10% Niacinamide-Infused Peptide Complex/ 30ml

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TruSculpt at Skiin

TruSculpt is the latest non-invasive technology to reduce fat and address a wide range of aesthetic concerns on the body. It’s clinically proven to deliver deep, uniform heating to tackle the toughest concerns with comfort and ease − even on the smallest of areas of the body. Skiin is proud to offer TruSculpt treatment at our clinic to assist patients with excess fat in unwanted areas.

How TruSculpt Works

The TruSculpt system is a breakthrough non-surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency waves to deliver deep heat to targeted areas of the body. It’s designed to treat multiple zones of the body, including the thighs, buttocks and other stubborn areas.

TruSculpt was developed based on findings from the only published, peer-reviewed study demonstrating time-temperature dependency on adipose cell viability. The in-vitro testing demonstrated 60% loss of cell viability following a sustained temperature of 45°C to adipose cells for 3 minutes.

To achieve optimal results, maintaining peak temperature is as important as reaching peak temperature. In addition to the numerous advanced features integrated in TruSculpt, the system features a built-in temperature monitoring and feedback system. This provides real-time readings of skin temperature to ensure required therapeutic parameters are achieved and sustained for a minimum of 3 minutes.

TruSculpt FAQs

Who Is TruSculpt For?

TruSculpt is ideal for patients who want to shake that last bit of unwanted excess fat. It’s designed to assist in tightening the skin, making it suitable for patients who are at their ideal weight.

How Many Treatments Are Required?

This differs from case to case. Typically, 4 to 6 treatments are required for longer lasting results. These treatments are generally spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart.

Is It Painful?

TruSculpt is designed to be a comfortable treatment. As the hand piece delivers energy, you will feel a warming sensation. Your dermal clinician will monitor your comfort levels while the treatment is being performed. Typically, no topical anaesthetic or pain medication is necessary.

Is TruSculpt Safe?

Yes! You will experience slight redness, swelling and mild tenderness from the heat, but this will subside after a few hours. Your dermal clinician will discuss what you can expect during and after the treatment in your initial consultation. At Skiin, we use safe and proven technologies from renowned brands such as Cutera and Skiintera for the best results.

Am I Suitable?

We suggest coming in for a consultation to determine your suitability for this particular treatment. This way, our dermal clinicians can assess the area and give you a realistic idea.

Find Out More Today

Contact Skiin today to learn more about our TruSculpt treatment. Call us on (03) 9467 3772 to arrange a consultation, or message us online to request more information.

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The new team all work together to ensure patients can have valuable advice and treatment on all areas of health and wellness. So if you have ever wanted to take up some yoga or meditation, chat with a dietician or see a dermal therapist about your future aesthetic concerns, it’s now easier than ever.

And we will be adding dental and other allied health practitioner in the coming weeks.

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Aayurvedic therapy: massage procedure with oil and pouch of rice and spices

Ayurveda Is About Wellness, Not Illness

Ayurveda philosophy is based on the theory that balance of body, mind and spirit determines the health and wellness of the patient. The focus of treatment is to promote good health and wellness, rather than fight disease. But treatments may be recommended for specific health problems.

Ayurveda is considered a form of CAM or complementary and alternative medicine.

Ayurveda Concepts

According to Ayurvedic theory, everything in the universe is connected. Good health is achieved when your mind, body, and spirit are in harmony with the universe. A disruption of this harmony can lead to poor health and sickness.

For disciples of Ayurveda philosophy everything alive or dead has an impact on your health and wellness, and anything that affects your physical, spiritual, or emotional well-being can cause you to be out of balance with the universe.

Ayureva treatments are available @SKIIN in Bundoora

Maintaining health and wellness within each person – the physical, emotion and psychological being – combine to form your body’s constitution, or prakriti. Your prakriti is believed to stay the same for your entire life. However, how you digest food and eliminate waste can influence it.

Every person is made of a combination of five basic elements found in the universe: Air | Fire | Water | Earth | Space

The 3 Doshas

The 5 elements in combination with the body form 3 life forces controlling body function, health and wellness.The three doshas are:

Kapha dosha (water and earth)  |  Vata dosha (space and air)  |  Pitta dosha (fire and water)  |

We have a combination of all 3 dosha with one dominant and each dosha controls a separate body function.*

The Kapha Dosha (Water And Earth) Controls:

Muscle growth  |  Body strength and stability  |  Weight  |  Immune system

Factors that this dosha are sensitive to include:

• Daytime sleeping
• Eating after your stomach is full
• Eating or drinking items that have too much salt or water
• Eating too many sweet foods
• Greed

If Kapha Dosha Is Your Dominant Life Force, You Must Pay Attention To The Following Concerns :

• Asthma and respiratory function
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Nausea & after eating
• Weight issues & Obesity

The Pitta Dosha (Fire And Water) Controls:

Apetite hormones  |  Digestion  | Metabolism/digestion

Factors that this dosha are sensitive to include:

• Consuming sour foods
• Consuming spicy foods
• Excess sun exposure
• Fatigue / tiredness

If Pitta Dosha Is Your Main Life Force, You Must Pay Attention To The Following Concerns:

• Anger and negative emotions
• Crohn’s disease
• Heart disease
• Heartburn
• High blood pressure
• Infection

The Vata Dosha (Space And Air) Controls:

Body waste elimination  |  Breathing/respiration|  Blood flow/pressure  |  Heart function | Mental function The Vata Dosha is considered the most powerful dosha and responsible for bsic body functions include cell division and Factors that this dosha are sensitive to include:

• Eating dry fruit
• Eating too frequently
• Fear & Grief
• Late nights

If Vata Dosha Is Your Main Life Force, You Must Pay Attention To The Following Concerns:

• Anxiety / mental health
• Asthma and respiratory function
• Heart disease
• Nervous system disorders
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Skin concerns

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SKIN CARE LAYERING RULES

If you are a skincare lover, your beauty cabinet is most likely bursting at the seams with products. Cleansers, toners, serums, moisturisers, you name it – you’ve probably used it on your face. Majority of the time, we rely on creating a cocktail of products in hopes of achieving a healthy, glowing complexion.  Whilst many dermatologists will agree that layering skincare products can be very beneficial for your skin, there is a catch—some ingredients do more harm than good when applied in tandem. According to celebrity aesthetician Renée Rouleau, there are certain skin-care ingredients that, when combined, actually cancel each other out, or worse, could cause a major skin reaction. Here is an updated do-not- mix list:

Retinol & Benzoyl Peroxide

Whilst this may seem a good idea as both ingredients help to fight acne and break outs, retinol stimulates cell production and can leave the skin extra sensitive. Benzoyl peroxide works by drying the skin, which causes double the irritation in tandem with retinol. “The combination can inflame and irritate the skin, which is not what you want from your at-home products.” Says Rouleau

Retinol & Glycolic Acid

Prescription retinoids, like Retin-A, and glycolic acid are both proven to be very effective anti-ageing ingredients, but in this case two is not better than one. “While prescription retinoids can be more effective for resurfacing sun-damaged skin, they are even more irritating to the skin than non-prescription retinol,” explains Rouleau. Drying and peeling is common, until your skin gets used to the retinoid. When this dryness occurs, it causes small, superficial cracks in the skin, which allow moisture to escape more easily, and irritants to get into the skin more readily. “Since an AHA like glycolic acid has a lower pH than the skin has (which is how it dissolves dry cells on the surface of the skin), this damaged protective barrier can be exacerbated when using at the same time as a prescription retinoid,” says Rouleau. “The result can potentially cause a slight burn to the skin, similar to that of a chemical peel.” Her advice: You can still use them both, just use them on different evenings.

Cleansing Oils & Treatment Serums

In this case, there’s no danger of over treating the skin. Cleansing oils are fantastic for removing dirt, makeup and oil without stripping or dying out the skin but they leave a barrier, which could be cancelling out all the products you use afterwards. “These oils, while they feel luxurious to use and leave dry skin types feeling very soft, can leave a residue and barrier on the skin,” says Rouleau. “If you apply a treatment serum afterwards — with ingredients like beta-glucan, peptides, or vitamin C — it will prevent these active ingredients from getting deep within the skin where they need to go to provide skin correction.” The solution: Use cleansing oils in either the morning or the evening — whichever time of the day you don’t use a treatment serum.

Vitamin C & Acids

This includes lactic, glycolic, salicylic, malic or tartaric acid. These AHAs and BHAs lower the pH of your skin, and dissolve surface dry skin cells. Adding your own vitamin C to an acid might mean that the ratio of C to acid will cause redness and peeling.

Foundation & SPF

Whilst this may be a tempting timesaver, it’s not advised. “It’s best never to mix your sunscreen and foundation makeup (or your moisturizer) together, because then you are not getting the full SPF number listed on the bottle,” Rouleau says. “A sunscreen is a drug that has been tested and approved by the FDA in its final form. Changing the formula by adding moisturizer or foundation makeup will alter a drug, so you can’t be 100% sure that it’s going to protect you.”

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Retinol & Benzoyl Peroxide

Whilst this may seem a good idea as both ingredients help to fight acne and break outs, retinol stimulates cell production and can leave the skin extra sensitive. Benzoyl peroxide works by drying the skin, which causes double the irritation in tandem with retinol. This mix can result in inflamed and irritated skin.

Retinol & Glycolic Acid

Prescription retinoids, like Retin-A, and glycolic acid are both proven to be very effective anti-ageing ingredients, but in this case two is not better than one. Drying and peeling is common, until your skin gets used to the retinoid. When this dryness occurs, it causes small, superficial cracks in the skin, which allow moisture to escape more easily, and irritants to get into the skin more readily. Glycolic Acid has a lower pH than the skin has and this damaged protective barrier is exacerbated when it has a prescribed retinol applied, resulting in a mild burn similar to a chemical burn. HOT TIP: Use them in conjunction, just on different evenings.

Cleansing Oils & Treatment Serums

In this case, there’s no danger of over treating the skin. Cleansing oils are fantastic for removing dirt, makeup and oil without stripping or dying out the skin but they leave a barrier, which could block out all the products you use afterwards. Any active ingredients, such as Vitamin C, applied after may not be able to effectively penetrate the skin. HOT TIP: Use your cleansing oil when you’re not using a serum, ie. if you don’t use your serums in the morning this is when you should use your oil.

Vitamin C & Acids

This includes lactic, glycolic, salicylic, malic or tartaric acid. These AHAs and BHAs lower the pH of your skin, and dissolve surface dry skin cells. Adding your own vitamin C to an acid might mean that the ratio of C to acid will cause redness and peeling.

Foundation & SPF

Whilst this may be a tempting timesaver, it’s not advised. It’s not a good idea to mix the two together as you are not getting the full effect of the SPF. By adding foundation to the SPF you are changing it’s formula. HOT TIP: Layer the foundation on top of the SPF, making sure you give the SPF to settle and dry before applying the foundation.

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Let’s Get Technical:

Lasers utilise one wavelength to selectively target one specific chromophore (melanin). This allows for deeper penetration and the energy is directed straight to the target and not absorbed by the other chromophores in the path of the beam. Lasers will selectively destroy specific targets and not cause harm to the surrounding tissue when used properly. Laser machines are set to emit the exact wavelength required to treat your hair. IPL devices on the other hand are not lasers. These devices produce a broad spectrum of wavelengths and cannot be focused to a concentrated beam. Because a range of different wavelengths is dispersed at a variety of depths only some of these are totally absorbed by the hair follicle, causing substandard results. IPL typically use a range of wavelengths from 500 – 1000nm and in the method that these wavelengths are exposed to the skin there is no ability for the light to discriminate between chromophores. IPL devices provide a broad range of wavelengths that are absorbed by various chromophores within the skin and due to the broad spectrum of light, obtaining sufficient energy to destroy certain deep targets such as hair often presents a challenge. Smaller, more superficial targets such as pigment and vascular legions absorb the majority of the energy. In order to heat deeper targets, higher energy levels need to be employed which increase the risk of burns and various complications. These adverse effects include hyper-pigmentation, hypo-pigmentation, blistering and potentially scarring. The advantages of using Laser over IPL:

• IPL is a cheaper, less effective technology for reducing body hair.
• Lasers are far more precise and can selectively target dark, coarse hair while leaving the surrounding areas undamaged.
• Each laser pulse takes a fraction of a second and can treat several hairs at a time.
• Laser settings can be adjusted to suit your specific skin tone and hair colour.
• Lasers have the capability to safely treat all skin colours, whereas IPLs can cause burn on darker skin types.

The main difference between Laser and IPL for hair removal purposes mainly lies in the technology that each use to generate light as well as the different properties of light being used. Laser technology is simply much more precise, and achieves substantially better results than IPL with most clients achieving optimal results of hair removal of 80% or greater after 4-8 treatments. IPL’s do however have an important place in the treatment of skin. IPL treatments such as our LimeLight Facial provides adequate treatment for skin problems such as superficial pigmentation, redness and capillaries but do not provide preferable results with hair removal. In addition, these devices are not suitable for darker skin.

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One of the tell-tale signs of tiredness is the bags or dark circles that appear under the eyes. But did you know those circles can be caused by a number of different things? Visible blood vessels under the eyes, particularly those that are blue or purple in colour, might present themselves as dark under-eye circles. Pigmentation from sun exposure can also create dark rings, while loss of volume underneath the eyes can create a shadow effect as a tear trough forms lower than the surrounding skin. No matter what the cause of your under eye wrinkles or circles, Skiin can help you reduce their severity with tear trough fillers or dermal fillers for under eye bags

Eye Bag Filler to Refresh Your Appearance

Once you make an appointment for a consultation with one of the experienced and friendly medical practitioners at Skiin, we’ll determine the most suitable under eye wrinkle treatment for your needs. Whether you require tear trough fillers in Melbourne or under eye wrinkle fillers to minimise fine lines, we’re here to help you refresh and revitalise your appearance so you can look just as good as you feel. Our specialist will put the filler into the affected area, filling in the hollows to enhance the dark under-eye areas. Dermal fillers for under eye bags smooth out the contours of your face, helping you to look more refreshed and alert.

Book an Appointment with Us Today

If you’re looking to minimise the appearance of under-eye bags, book an appointment with Skiin to enquire about non surgical under eye treatment. From under eye wrinkle treatments to dermal filler for eye bags, we’re sure to have a suitable solution for you. Contact us online or call us on 1300 754 467.

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From comedonal acne to cystic acne, there are many varieties of this common skin condition. As a result, Skiin offers acne laser treatment in Melbourne to the estimated 90% of the population that is affected at some time or another. Our qualified doctors will use a trusted skin laser treatment for acne that aims to clear up skin and boost self-confidence.

Types of Acne

Primarily hormonal in nature, acne is a common physical condition that comes in a variety of types. At Skiin, we offer acne treatments in Melbourne that target the following types:

Comedonal Acne

Also known as non-inflammatory acne, comedonal acne is a mild form of the condition that’s defined by numerous blackheads (or comedones). The comedones are caused by oil, dead skin cells, and environmental factors like makeup, dirt and sweat which collect around the pores and block the follicles.

Inflammatory Acne

If comedonal acne is not treated, it may lead to inflammatory acne. The follicles will become inflamed and red in colour as the body tries its best to combat potential infection of the skin follicle. At Skiin, we offer inflammatory acne treatment with laser treatment.

Cystic Acne

The most serious form of acne can be recognised by its raised red lumps, which contain fluid caused by white blood cells working to consume the infection established in the blocked skin follicle.

Cystic acne can cause flat or raised post-acne scarring and Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), which can add to the uneven texture of the skin.

Stages of Pimple Development and Healing

Before seeking laser acne removal, it can be beneficial to learn of the different stages of acne. The full list of pimple and acne development includes:

• Comedone – Known as a blackhead
• Closed comedone – Known as a whitehead
• Papule – A solid elevation or lesion on the skin without visible fluid.
• Pustule – An elevation or lesion on the skin containing white, yellow or green-ish yellow fluid.
• Macule – A circular lesion or mark that can alter the skin colour without elevating or depressing it. These are the marks that appear on the skin as acne is beginning to heal. On dark-skinned patients, they are often associated with Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (or PIH).

Acne laser treatment is an involved process, depending on where you are in the stages of development. With our dedicated staff of nurses, doctors, aesthetic physicians and cosmetic clinicians, you’ll be in expert hands throughout your skin laser treatment for acne.

How Can We Help?

Laser Genesis

Laser Genesis gently heats the upper dermis level of the skin to stimulate the growth of collagen. Collagen is the structural protein found in connective tissues and is an important component of the skin, providing strength and a degree of elasticity which gives skin a youthful appearance. When the treatment is required to reduce redness, additional heat is generated in the dilated capillaries to ‘close down’ the tiny veins and capillaries that cause a red appearance on the skin. The treatment produces no side effects for most patients, but requires multiple sessions to achieve the best results. Most people require a series of at least 6 treatments, carried out every 4 weeks, to obtain optimal results. Please note that you will not see immediate results, as the procedure has a gradual but consistent effect. Our Laser Genesis Machine is imported from the USA and provides the best care for your skin.

Skin Needling

Skiin uses the latest Micro/Skin needling technology, helping to treat everything from lines and wrinkles through to uneven pigmentation. Our Micro/Skin needling machine is imported from Germany to provide the best treatment to your skin to look beautiful and can be used for Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) and Scar Reduction Therapy (SRT). It involves using an automated electronic stamping device to create micro-channels in the skin, stimulating the skin tissue to promote healing and rejuvenation. In addition to the formation of new collagen, this non-invasive procedure also results in improved blood supply, making it a suitable treatment option for a range of skin concerns and conditions.

Customised Skin Peels

Customised Skin Peels keep the skin looking and feeling its best at any age. Skin Peels are great for treating sun damaged skin and bringing dull, weathered skins back to life.

We use the best Skin Peels to suit your skin needs.

At Skiin we offer a range of customised skin peels to treat skin conditions as follows.

• Dull tired skin
• Uneven skin texture and tone
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Enlarged Pores
• Acne Skins
• Sun Damage and Photo Damage Skins
• Melasma
• Actinic and Seborrhoea Keratosis
• Hyper Pigmentation

LED Therapy

LED Therapy is a pain free, non-invasive, soothing and rejuvenating skin treatment. This treatment will help treat many skin conditions such as acne breakouts, fine lines and wrinkles, post inflammatory scarring and Rosacea. It is also fantastic for before or after laser treatment. Our Machine at Skiin is classed as the most powerful unit in the world in total power output providing instant results.

Home Care Products

Skiin can offer a team of highly trained skin experts to analyse your skin care needs and develop a program to suit you and your budget. Make the most of your time and effort by using the best available products that can achieve great results. We stock the Mesoestetic skin care range as well as Medik8 skin products.

To learn more about our laser treatment for acne in Melbourne, give us a call on 1300 754 467 or contact us online.
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