Skin rejuvenation treatments at Spot Check Clinic

If your skin is healthy, it looks better. We offer evidence-based treatments that have been shown to improve skin health in various ways, from increasing collagen production to reducing the risk of skin cancer.

Clients attending our Melbourne CBD clinic are often interested in ways of treating sun damage, ageing skin and potentially pre-cancerous conditions. Treating these issues improves the appearance of freckles, pigmentation, blood vessels and more.

Skin rejuvenation treatments we offer

Freckle removal

Freckles are treated using BBL intense pulsed light or laser treatment. A course of three or four treatments over 2-3 months will remove most facial freckles.

Pigmentation treatments

Pigmentation can usually be treated effectively using IPL or laser, but some forms of pigmentation, such as melasma, require a combination of treatments. In these cases, we may recommend or prescribe topical treatments containing retinoids and other skin pigment-fading ingredients.

Blood vessel, spider veins, capillary and angioma treatments

Small superficial blood vessels are easily managed with IPL or laser treatment. Large numbers or areas of vessels can be managed relatively quickly.

Larger, raised angiomas may not respond well to light-based treatments such as IPL and laser. These spots are best treated with either electrosurgery (sometimes called diathermy) or radiofrequency surgery.

Microneedling

Microneedling, also known as percutaneous collagen induction, is a treatment with tiny sterile needles that create thousands of shallow perforations in the skin. It’s used on thin and wrinkled skin to stimulate collagen production, making it smoother and plumper.

Microneedling is also used to manage wounds and scars to optimise their appearance.

Photodynamic therapy

Photodynamic therapy is a combination treatment used mainly on areas of skin with extensive sun damage or as a non-surgical treatment for certain skin cancers. It can be considered a powerful skin peel with a compound that selectively targets cancer and pre-cancerous skin cells.

A nurse or dermal therapist applies a cream that is left in place for 2-3 hours. The main ingredient is then activated by exposure to light, either an LED red light or intense pulsed light. The result destroys skin cancer and sun-damaged cells, while normal skin is not harmed. This treatment often causes significant redness and inflammation of the treated area, often with blistering and peeling.

Photodynamic therapy is highly effective for skin rejuvenation in moderate to severely sun-damaged areas such as the scalp, face and chest.

LED light therapy

Low level light therapy using the Healite II LED device has been shown to accelerate wound healing and lead to lower rates of keloid scar formation after procedures.

We often use this treatment in combination with other cosmetic procedures:

• To speed up wound healing and reduce the risk of scar development following cosmetic mole removal procedures.
• To settle inflammation and help recovery after microneedling.

Low level light treatment is one of the easiest and most comfortable facial rejuvenation treatments, suitable for pregnant women and those who prefer to avoid skin rejuvenation treatments involving uncomfortable procedures or injections.

Laser hair removal

Our broadband light (BBL) and laser devices have settings for hair removal. Some clinic clients have found this treatment preferable to traditional laser hair removal, especially when treating large areas. Using the “in motion” technique, our therapist can work quickly, gliding the treatment handpiece gently over the treatment area while high-energy flashes of light are delivered to the skin. With this treatment, there is much less discomfort compared with the older style of hair removal laser.

Skin care products and advice

We stock a small range of evidence-based skin care products that offer maximum value for money. These include vitamin B3/niacinamide moisturiser and serum, vitamin C serum, liposomal sunscreen, and hyaluronic acid.

We neither sell nor recommend expensive “cosmeceutical” brands which generally have minimal evidence of being any more effective than more affordable products using well known and widely-tested ingredients.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers, fat injections and other facial sculpting services are not available at Spot Check Clinic.

Finding the right treatments for your skin

We are concerned with keeping the skin as healthy as possible.

The “right” skin rejuvenation treatment for everyone always involves avoiding excessive sun exposure, using a broad-spectrum sunscreen, stopping smoking and making healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise choices.

Knowing what your skin needs

Beyond the essential skin health requirements, the treatment that’s right for you will depend on:

• What are the major concerns about your skin health or appearance?
•  What are you hoping to achieve from cosmetic or rejuvenation treatments?
•  What side effects, discomfort or downtime are you prepared to tolerate?
• What treatments can you afford?

Our doctor, registered nurse or dermal therapist can discuss treatment options that align with your requirements.

Keep your skin looking radiant and youthful

You can do a lot to keep your skin looking its best without visiting a skin rejuvenation clinic. By far, the best things you can do to keep your skin healthy are:

• Keep exposure to ultraviolet radiation to a minimum.
• Don’t smoke.
• Eat a diet high in vegetables, olive oil, fish and legumes.
• Exercise regularly.