Botox vs Filler – Which is better?
Which ‘Cosmetic Injectables’ are better for reducing wrinkles? Anti Wrinkle Agents like Botox and Dermal Fillers like Restylane are sometimes interchangeably called “injectables”. These are ‘non-surgical’ methods for treating fine lines and...Read more
How do I fix Saggy or Droopy Breasts – A Breast Lift, Breast Implants or Both?
Do you have Saggy or Drooping Breasts that need Surgery? Drooping of the breasts (breast ptosis) is a natural inevitable process. A Breast Lift or Mastopexy procedure is one of the common requests from women with Drooping breasts who seek out Dr Mark Gittos Specialist...Read more
Who are the BEST Plastic Surgeons in New Zealand?
Finding The Best Plastic Surgeon in NZ for You Are you currently looking for Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery? Do you know the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic doctor? How do you know you’re making the right choice of surgeon? We highly advise you don’t...Read more
Should I give up smoking before Cosmetic Surgery?
The many risks of SMOKING before & after Cosmetic Surgery Is smoking dangerous for cosmetic surgery patients? Anyone planning a cosmetic surgery procedure should AVOID smoking. Smoking before surgery and during post op recovery is damaging to your new aesthetic...Read more
Male Cosmetic Surgery Grows In Popularity
Male Cosmetic Surgery Increasing With more and more high profile male celebrities confessing to having male cosmetic surgery and procedures such as filler injections, Botox, liposuction and ‘moob’ jobs many other, less famous men, breathed a sigh of relief. Because it...Read more
Solutions for Saggy Arms or Bingo Wings
Arm Lift Surgery vs Liposuction for Saggy Arms or Bingo Wings We’ve all heard of the dreaded Bingo Wings – where the skin and muscle has sagged on the back of the upper arm, so that a simple gesture of waving to a friend becomes a traumatic experience as the flap of...Read more
Fair Access To Breast Reduction Needed
Dr Gittos calls for FAIR access to Breast Reduction Surgery in Auckland Breast Reduction is NOT just a cosmetic procedure – it’s a beneficial CORRECTIVE reconstructive procedure to relieve women from the pain and physical and social discomforts of having...Read more
Should I have weight loss surgery?
Weight Loss Surgery or Bariatric Surgery Weight loss surgery also called bariatric surgery, is used as a last resort to treat people who are significantly obese. For people who meet certain criteria, weight loss surgery has proved to be effective in significantly and...Read more