With the huge variety of Skin Treatments on the market, it’s challenging to work out what treatment is best for you and your skin type. So we’ve pulled together this 101 guide to help provide you with a snapshot of what’s available, and the benefits of each treatment. 

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Skin Treatments 101 Table

What is Fractional Radio Frequency?

  • Works to improve the overall tone and texture of your skin
  • Uses bipolar radio-frequency waves to ablate tiny fractions of skin
  • Stimulates the production of collagen to repair the damaged tissue and remodel existing collagen
  • Suitable for all skin types

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What is Cosmelan?

  • One of the most effective treatments for pigmentation including melasma (hormonal pigmentation)
  • A topical brightening treatment that targets all types of brown patches and darker skin discolorations
  • Reduces dark patches and uneven skin tone by heavily exfoliating the skin at a dermal level. It also suppresses melanin production in the melanocytes through the action of Tyrosinase Inhibitors  .
  • Effective for all skin types

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What is Intense Pulsed Light or Broad band Light  (IPL/BBL)?

  • Broad spectrum wavelengths of light are used to treat rosacea, sun damage, freckles, and improve the skin’s complexion and clarity.
  • The energy delivered to the skin stimulates collagen production to help to rejuvenate the skin. 
  • People with fairer skin types are the best candidates. Skin types 1-3.

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What is Bio-remodelling?

  • Aesthetic treatment designed to hydrate the skin and improve texture and elasticity
  • Contains a hybrid sugar molecule which is naturally occurring in the body
  • When injected, also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin through stem cell stimulation
  • Effective for all skin types

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What is Skin Needling?

  • A minimally-invasive procedure that involves the use of a micro-needling device to create a controlled micro skin injury
  • These controlled ‘micro-injuries’ in the skin trigger new collagen synthesis, the result is smoother, firmer and younger looking skin
  • Effective for all skin types but not suitable on skin with active acne

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What is a Vampire Facial?

  • A facial treatment used to improve the texture and complexion of the skin by utilising your own blood cells to stimulate the production of collagen
  • Can improve fine lines, wrinkles, loose/sagging skin, dark circles, stretch marks, and reduce the appearance of pores
  • Provides a refreshed and glowing complexion
  • Beneficial for most skin types but only recommended to healthy patients with no history of smoking/vaping. 

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What is a Chemical Peel?

  • A peel can diminish fine lines and wrinkles, reduce dull skin, reduce pigmentation and improve texture 
  • Superficial peels cause very little downtime which means the patient can resume their normal activities straight after treatment
  • Medium depth peels such as TCA or Cosmelan require approximately 1 week of healing 
  • Your skin will be examined and a history of your skin issues including your skin type will be taken into consideration. The correct peel for your skin will be chosen

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