Welcome to the latest spring edition of the Elizabeth Laser and Cosmetic Medicine Newsletter. This is the time of year we all start to think about looking good for summer.

Ten years on and we are still impressed with the way the field of cosmetic medicine changes itself. More and younger patients are choosing less invasive procedures, with minimal recovery time, to improve their appearance.

In 1998, when we were in our first year, the issue was whether Erbium or CO2 lasers were the best for facial resurfacing. Photorejuvenation, with its minimal downtime became more and more popular replacing the need for resurfacing for many patients. The most recent innovation is fractionated resurfacing. Not only is healing time shortened considerably, but Pixel Perfect also comes with a lower risk of complications, as compared to traditional laser skin resurfacing.

In America there has been a 750 percent increase in non-invasive procedures over the last ten years. Australia has also seen similar increases in these procedures. Botox is our most popular treatment, with hyaluronic acid such as Juvederm and Restylane coming a close second. There are now newer products, such as the longer lasting Radiesse and products for facial contouring like Sculptra.

The Elizabeth Laser and Cosmetic Centre offers a full range of filler products. Call 9929 2566 for an appointment or click here to make a booking online.

North Sydney Medical Practice has a new practice nurse…

Catherine completed her Bachelor of Nursing at Avondale College and worked as an undergraduate for two years at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga. Her interests include, surgical nursing, health education and promotion, and community nursing. When you visit our Walker St. practice Catherine will administer your immunizations, complete your health checks, attend to wound dressings and help you with other health care needs.

With summer fast approaching it is important to remember to protect your skin from the harsh sun. Remember before you go out, apply your sunscreen, put on your hat and avoid excessive exposure between 10am and 3pm, as this is when you are most likely to get burnt. Don’t forget your sunscreen on overcast days too, you can still get burnt.

Kind regards

 Dr Sharron Phillipson and  Dr Lesleigh Brown

Please find attached our 10% discount voucher that can be used for any of the services provide at the Elizabeth Laser and Cosmetic Medicine Centre.

Click here to download the voucher.



This offer is valid until 30 June 2009
and is not redeemable for cash.

• Pixel Perfect
• Laser Resurfacing
• Wrinkle Reduction Therapy
• Anti-wrinkle Injections
• Facial Peels
• Facial Veins
• Micro-dermabrasion
• Sclerotherapy
• Mole Removal
• Hair Removal

Dr Phillipson and Dr Brown are both proud members of the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Medicine and continue to provide educational meetings to other medical professionals.

Details of the society can be found on www.cosmeticmedicine.org.au.