Skin Institute now open in Warkworth
The Skin Institute has recently expanded its services and opened a clinic in Warkworth.
Established 17 years ago, the Skin Institute began as a specialist centre focusing on all
aspects of clinical dermatology, cosmetic medicine and skin cancer. Steady growth has
seen the brand develop to 16 clinics nationwide and expand their services to include
cosmetic surgery, general surgery and vein assessment and treatment.
Dr Karen Parker and Mr Stephen Benson form part of their highly experienced team who
can treat your spider and varicose veins using a range of procedures including
sclerotherapy, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (UGS), endo venous laser treatment
(EVLT) and in some cases surgery.
Most vein treatments are done under local anaesthetic, so this means that there is very
little disruption to normal daily activities. Patients will have their veins assessed with
ultrasound to ascertain the best course of treatment. The Skin Institute is also an affiliated
provider to Southern Cross for patients who meet medical necessity criteria.
Another area of expertise of the Skin Institute is skin cancer. New Zealand has the highest
rate of skin cancer in the world with 45,000 serious skin cancers and close to 2000
melanomas detected each year. The Skin Institute uses the latest technology in treating
many pre-skin cancer lesions and skin cancers. Dr Karen Parker can see people for full
body skin checks or free spot checks (for 1-2 moles/lesions of concern).
You can also see the Skin Institute for appearance medicine treatments such as Botox®,
fillers, facial peels, medical grade Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and microdermabrasion.
Experienced registered and cosmetic nurse, Lee Keating is available at the Warkworth
clinic for these procedures.
While Botox® and dermal fillers assist in reducing facial fine lines and giving subtle
volume where required, IPL treatments are beneficial in decreasing sun damage,
pigmentation, redness caused by broken capillaries and rosacea (a genetic skin disorder
that causes permanent redness and visible capillaries).
You can book a FREE 15 minute cosmetic consultation with Lee to discuss your skin and
what treatments may be best for you.
To book a skin check or vein appointment with Dr Parker or a free cosmetic consultation
with Lee at the Skin Institute Warkworth, phone 09 422 2202 or visit the website for more
info - www.skininstitute.co.nz. The Warkworth clinic is based at Unit 3, Warkworth Medical
Centre, corner Alnwick and Percy Streets.
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For further information contact:
Melanie Hawkins
Skin Institute
Email: mel@skininstitute.co.nz
Phone: 021 557 579
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the treatment of severe frown lines and associated “crows feet” around the eyes. It should be administered by trained medical
professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with
defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation.
Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye
lids, lack of feeling & nausea. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. A charge applies. Allergan
Pharmaceuticals, Auckland. Note: Botox® treatment lasts about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may
be necessary. Speak to your specialist about your own situation.