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I may have been injecting lips for 27years already, but sometimes it's great to see what updates in international approaches there are!

So this morning I'm away doing a mini lip treatment update with Allergan Aesthetics and Dr Marcel Vinicius, a visiting plastic surgeon from Brazil.

Needle or cannula approach?
Vertical or lateral approach?
How to correct lip asymmetry?
What impact does dentition have on lip augmentation?
Does filler migrate?
How to minimise the risk of bruising?

Did you listen in to The Conversation Hour yesterday?
It was all about our complex relationship with our Face. And it was interesting to hear from a variety of views. Such a big topic though! I felt that we only just touched the surface of this one.

How is your relationship with your face? - ABC listen In this very special edition of The Conversation Hour special actor Debra Lawrance and writer Kate Halfpenny join Mary Gearin for a wide-ranging chat on the complex relationship women have with their face as they age.

New longer lasting joint UVA & UVB blocking sunscreen ingredient arrives in USA.
How long until Australian TGA approves? Most likely 18months away. Exciting!

First new US sunscreen ingredient since 1999 approved by FDA – a skin scientist explains how bemotrizinol works

First new US sunscreen ingredient since 1999 approved by FDA – a skin scientist explains how bemotrizinol works Consumers in Europe and Asia have used sunscreen containing bemotrizinol for decades, and many say its approval in the US is long overdue.

The effects of smoking and sunbathing in 61-year-old identical twins

The image is often used to demonstrate the long-term effects of smoking and chronic sun exposure, and it comes from a series of medical photographs of identical twins used by dermatologists to study aging.

Because identical twins share nearly the same genetics, differences in their appearance can highlight the impact of lifestyle choices. In several well-documented twin studies, the twin who smoked heavily and spent more time in the sun typically showed deeper wrinkles, more uneven skin pigmentation, greater skin laxity, and a more weathered appearance.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation breaks down collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm and elastic. Dermatologists estimate that up to 80–90% of visible facial aging is caused not by chronological age, but by cumulative sun exposure, a process known as photoaging. Smoking compounds the damage by reducing blood flow to the skin and increasing the production of enzymes that degrade collagen.

One pack of ci******es contains thousands of chemicals, many of which generate free radicals that accelerate skin aging. Research has found that long-term smokers often develop characteristic facial changes sometimes referred to as "smoker's face," including deeper wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.

Fortunately, much of this damage can often be reversed through the use of laser resurfacing, injectable procedures and prescription medical skincare.

Winter is a wonderful time of year for a thorough review of your skincare.

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Vale Prof Richard Scolyer.

What an extraordinary human being.
An inspiration to so many.
A legacy that will never be forgotten.

Thank you for shining your energy on the world before us.

'What a legacy': Pioneering researcher Richard Scolyer dies aged 59 The 2024 Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died. In his final message he urged all Australians to "pursue their dreams and passion with humility, love and compassion".

Whether you're celebrating or remembering a wonderful mother today, being celebrated as one yourself, or perhaps helping a single mum to celebrate her unsung achievements, we hope you're having a fabulous day, everyday!
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A year ago I spent Easter in Tokyo, Japan. It seems like such a long time ago now!
Tokyo Union Church is the largest Christian church in Japan, and embraces all arms of Christianity.
The stained glass colours and floral decorations on the cross were just so beautiful, like many things in Japan.
The funniest thing of all was finding the church located in the heart of Harajuku, next door to Louis Vuitton and Fendi.
Ahh..the unique blend of consumerism meets Christianity.
Just another thing to adore about Japan. 🥰

Wishing you all a peaceful, safe & happy Easter.
Wherever you find yourself in 2026.

Ninetieth birthdays are so very special.

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Happy International Women's Day 2026!

May we continue to bloom throughout the year ahead. 🪷💐🌻🌷🌼

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Getting cheap cosmetic treatments somewhere 'discreet'?
It may well be that what's on offer isn't actually what you think it is.
The TGA has issued multiple warnings to health practitioners over the last year, as Border Force customs agents find increasing amounts of counterfeit parallel imports. All of it ordered online. The outer packaging looks fairly convincing, the bottles inside less so.

And this week, I've received an email about counterfeit weight loss injections circulating too! Ugh!