Blog

Dr Peter Paraskevas was again proud to represent the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) at the Liposuction Advanced Workshop over the weekend.

Dr Paraskevas of Vein Health Medical Clinic (part of Paras Clinic) was once again honoured to represent the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) and the Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP) at the Annual Sclerotherapy Workshop for ACCS registrars in Melbourne.

Dr Peter Paraskevas was proud to present at the annual Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery Liposuction Basic Workshop recently.

Varicose veins are an unpleasant and often uncomfortable fact of life. They range from the small purple, known as spider veins, through to large bulging veins that cause discomfort or pain. Most of us will have noticed some of these popping up, but what about the varicose veins you can’t see? If you are experiencing discomfort, itching, pain or cramping and restless legs, you may very well have some varicose veins that are hidden below the surface.

PARAS SKIN Dr Peter is launching his new skin care range.

It is no secret that rapid weight loss often results in a noticeable amount of loose skin. Consequently, one might be led to believe that liposuction would also result in this phenomenon.

Hair loss can be a very distressing experience for men. Even more so if you are young, with a stunning 25% of men experiencing hair loss before the age of 30. Fortunately, there are new ways in which you can repair the damage of hair loss and gain an amazing head of hair. The best method of restoring your hair to its former glory is an FUE hair transplant.

Lipoedema (or lipodema) and lymphedema are two medical conditions that are often mistaken for one another. Although similar in name, these two conditions impact the body in significantly different ways.

When it comes to protruding veins in CrossFitters and body builders, it can be hard to tell immediately whether they are the result of vascularity or varicose veins. Some assume men just don’t get varicose veins. They suppose it’s a woman’s problem caused by wearing high heels, pregnancy, or crossing the legs. But that’s not correct!

Sclerotherapy is one of the most popular treatments for varicose and spider veins. If you look through the before and after shots of some of our patients, you’ll see ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and direct vision sclerotherapy features repeatedly.