Author Archives: Dr Rich

Pain, no gain if love turns to catastrophe

 The pain of ending a relationship is made worse for those who need to have their ex-partner’s name removed from their skin by laser. Matthew, 21, from Geelong, had his then girlfriend’s name tattooed into a cross on his back … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Pamper Package

Mothers Day Pamper Package 1x Glycolic Facial Peel 1x Diode rejuvenating light therapy & Skin care gift pack including enRich 25mL vitamin C face lotion Refresh your mother and treat yourself this Mother’s day. Special Clinic price of $69     … Continue reading

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Tips for healthy skin

Sun exposure – protecting your skin from UVA and UVB exposure is one of the best ways of maintaining good healthy skin   Do not smoke – smoking prematurely ages the skin and will causing you to look years older. … Continue reading

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Quick and easy healthy meal

Creamy zucchini, chicken and pea pasta Ingredients 400 g wholemeal spaghetti 4 medium zucchini  2 tbs olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 320 g skinless chicken breast ½ cup frozen peas ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tbs lemon zest … Continue reading

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Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity

  As weight rises   ’sunshine vitamin D’ declines A 10 percent rise in your body-mass index – BMI (a measurement of body fat based on height and weight) has been linked with a 4 percent drop in concentrations of vitamin … Continue reading

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Why Stress Makes You Sweat

What Is Really Going On When Pressure Makes You Perspire? Stressful work and social occasions are often made much worse by what comes with them: sweat. This type of sweat is different than the perspiration brought on by hot weather, … Continue reading

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Top Beauty Trends for 2013

The popularity of laser procedures and other non-surgical cosmetic treatments is set to soar in 2013, it has been predicted. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, “more people are realising good skin is the cornerstone of ageing beautifully” and, as … Continue reading

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Indoor Tanning increases the risk of melanoma

 MELBOURNE  teenage girls trading the risk of deadly melanoma for a year-round tan have helped spur a global backlash against the tanning bed industry. Health officials from Sydney are banning tanning salons amid evidence that they cause malignant lesions. Use … Continue reading

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Turning Back the Clock

  Cosmetic procedures in women over 50 have soared by nearly 70 per cent The number of women opting for post-menopause cosmetic treatments is on the rise.  A drop in the level of the reproductive hormone oestrogen during menopause makes … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Goods Adminstration (TGA) have been given the green light in Australia to change sunscreen standard to SPF 50+

With summer here, the news couldn’t be timelier. What’s the different between SPF30+ and SPF50+ sunscreen?  SPF (sun protection factor) is a clinical measurement of how long it takes for you skin to burn. Once applied correctly SPF30+ protects against … Continue reading

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Why sharing a bed is good for the heart (even if your other half snores!)

  Snoring, sweating, stealing the sheets . . . it’s little wonder that an estimated one in four couples insist on sleeping in separate rooms. It’s been suggested there could be health benefits sharing a bed with a long term partner,  this may be … Continue reading

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The Age of Brotox

Non-invasive options lure more men to cosmetic treatments   In 2011, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) study showed a 56% increase in minimally invasive procedures for men, compared to a 48% drop in cosmetic surgical procedures in men since … Continue reading

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“Medicos frown on websites that put bargain Botox a quick click away”

                Sunday Age , November 18th 2012 Daily ‘discount deal’ promotions such as on Groupon, have been condemned for encouraging people to commit to time-limited deals without first receiving appropriate medical consultation that would determine if the client was indeed … Continue reading

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Latest Treatment for Fungal Nails

Are you embarrassed when going for a swim or getting a pedicure due to your discoloured toenails?  – we have the solution! Toe nail fungus also known as onychomycosis causes the toenail to become yellow or discoloured. As the infection … Continue reading

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Sun damage- It’s not too late to repair the damage

Sun spots, wrinkles and a dull skin texture are just some of the unwelcome ­repercussions of basking in the sun. But once the damage has been done, can it be repaired? WRINKLE TREATMENT & SKIN REJUVENATION The sun is the … Continue reading

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How stress can bleach the colour of your skin: That’s what happened to Emma, but a new drug could ease her anguish…

Few people would expect that going ‘white with shock’ would lead to a permanent condition. When Emma Rush sat for weeks on end at the bedside of her critically-ill newborn daughter Genevieve, the colour began to drain from her face, … Continue reading

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Yellow eyelid marks are ‘early warning sign of heart disease’

Yellow markings in the skin around the eyes can be a sign of heart disease, according to scientists. A study of almost 13,000 found people with the patches, known as xanthelasmata  were more likely have a heart attack or die … Continue reading

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Botox and fillers now popular with Aussie men

AUSTRALIAN women are dragging their men in for wrinkle-smoothing injections Botox and dermal fillers have long been embraced by women, but now they want their partners to look the part. Men now account for as many as one in three … Continue reading

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Skin Whitening Industry Growing in India

For centuries Indian women have been raised to believe that fairness is beauty, and this has given rise to the skin-whitening industry. According to one market research more skin lightening creams are sold in India then Coca Cola! Being a … Continue reading

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The shocking photo that reveals the damage the sun does to your face: This man was a trucker for 28 years… guess which side of his face was next to the window!

This man is 69 years old, but one half of his face looks far older, due to years of sun damage to his left side. The unnamed man spent 28 years driving a truck, meaning he was far more exposed … Continue reading

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New York Body Piercing Law

Should it be legislated in Australia? Younger than 18-years old and seeking a body piercing? If you’re in New York, that rebellious past time just got a tad more difficult. “Body piercing can result in severe health risks and it … Continue reading

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Things You Should Know About Herbal Medicine & Cosmetic Surgery

  The World Health Organization estimates that 65 – 80% of the world’s population use traditional medicine as their primary form of health care.    The use of herbal medicine, the dominant form of medical treatment in developing countries, has been … Continue reading

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enRich clinic is excited to announce the launch of the new App, Natural Look: Beautiful at Any Age

  The Natural Look App is a free App that offers you loads of fantastic education on what happens as we age, helpful tips and advice as well as comprehensive information on all kinds of facial rejuvenation options. Discover the … Continue reading

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Complexion Perfection with Fraxel 1927

Laser technology Fraxel 1927 promotes radiantly, clearer and brighter skin. Fraxel 1927 is a laser treatment that is designed to repair and rejuvenate skin for patients who are concerned about the first signs of ageing especially from sun damage and … Continue reading

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A Current Affair story explains how IPL hair laser can go terribly wrong!

           Above shows a young women left scarred following an IPL treatment at another clinic.                 Left is a patient who presented at enRich clinic following IPL hair laser removal at … Continue reading

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Age-related changes are inevitable

Your skin changes as you age. Wrinkles, age spots and dryness, loss of volume and thinning skin all contribute to making the skin less plump and smooth, leading us to feeling less youthful! But this can be a thing of … Continue reading

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National Breaking News

Cosmetic surgeons launch approval seal THE Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery launched their code of practice seal to help consumers avoid dodgy doctors. The seal, which contains the phrase – “Your assurance of a high standard” – will be given … Continue reading

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Hyperhidrosis

Dr Rich is one of the few dermatologists (only dermatologists can be approved) to treat severe sweat problems in armpits, which has now been approved by the government. What this means is that for those patients who are eligible for … Continue reading

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Spoil your mother on Mother’s Day!

FOR THE MUM IN NEED OF SOME PAMPERING The combination of the glycolic peel and revlite is a great way to rejuvenate your skin complexion, reduce fine lines, improve skin texture and give an all over improvement to your skin’s … Continue reading

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Plastic surgery for 2: Couples grow young together

Most marriages start with a promise to grow old together — but many couples are deciding to grow young together. Times are now changing. Years ago, women would come in and say, “I can’t let my husband know what I’m … Continue reading

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