In accordance with the latest TGA guidelines, we are unable to display specific cosmetic treatments and pricing information. While you may not see specific details listed, rest assured that our range of treatments and services remains the same, with the continual incorporation of the latest innovations in the market. We understand this change may raise questions, and to provide you with the best guidance for pre & post care, we encourage booking a consultation with one of our experienced nurses.

Pre Treatment

For 7 days prior to your treatment:

• Avoid excessive sun and wind exposure
• Avoid vitamin A/ Retinol skincare products
• Avoid AHAs/BHAs
• Ensure good health and stay hydrated

Post Treatment

For 5-7 days following your treatment:

• Keep skin hydrated
• Avoid sun exposure
• Avoid saunas
• Avoid vitamin A/ Retinol skincare products
• Do not use exfoliation products
• Do not use products containing AHAs/BHAs
• Avoid anti-wrinkle injections or dermal fillers
• Avoid having any type of skin treatment
• Do not shave or wax the area that has been treated
• Do not scratch, pick or pull at the treated skin

TCA Peel

Post-care

• Your skin will likely peel for approximately 5 to 10 days following the procedure.
• During this time do not pick at your skin. Instead, let it peel on its own. Picking the skin can lead to skin damage, infection or scarring.
• Use a gentle cleanser with tepid water to cleanse the face and gently dry the treated skin.
• Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.
• Avoid all activities that will cause heat in your skin, such as exercising, strenuous activity, hot showers or saunas for the first 24 hours post-treatment.
• Do not use actives on the skin for 14 days post-treatment.
• Make sure to use a sunscreen with a Broad spectrum SPF of 30 or higher during this time. Remember to reapply every two hours, or more if your skin has perspired.

Pre Treatment

7 days prior to your treatment:

• Avoid excessive sun and wind exposure
• Avoid Vitamin A/ Retinol skincare products
• Avoid AHAs/ BHAs
• Ensure good health and stay hydrated

Post Treatment

For 5-7 days following your skin needling treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure
• Avoid applying makeup for 48 hours. Mineral makeup can be used 24 hours post treatment
• Only apply skincare products prescribed by your dermal therapist
• Avoid hot showers and saunas
• Do not exfoliate
• Avoid highly fragranced products
• Avoid high intensity exercise
• Do not use Vitamin A/ Retinol skincare products
• Do not use products containing AHAs and BHAs
• Avoid anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers
• Do not have skin treatments of any kind
• Do not shave or wax the area of treatment
• Do not scratch, pick or pull at the treated skin

Following your Tribella treatment, we recommend you observe the following guidelines. By doing so you can help to ensure your treatment is successful and minimise unwanted side effects.

Post Treatment

The healing time for any given treatment varies between different clients. The following represents the general recovery phases you might expect. Individual clients may experience variations from this course.

• Pigment IPL Treatments: Browning or darkening of the skin pigment, and purplish or black tints to a dark pigment, as well as crusting of the pigmented area over a few days, may all occur as part of normal post-treatment healing. Crusting will flake off, and while erythema and edema may also appear, these symptoms will resolve in 3 to 7 days.
• Vascular Lesion IPL Treatments: Blanching, greying, or a deep purple tinting or blackening of the vessel may occur over the course of a few days as the damaged tissue will be broken down and absorbed. This may last approximately 3 to 7 days.
• Swelling/Discomfort/Redness: Swelling of your wrinkles occurs immediately. Significant swelling and redness of the treated areas and untreated parts may occur following your procedure, and will be maximal at 24-48 hours. To minimize swelling, keep your head elevated. It is not uncommon for clients to experience under-eye swelling for the first 1 to 2 days, but this swelling will subside. There will be redness and slight heat emanating from the treated area for the first 24 hours, akin to a mild sunburn. It is unusual to experience severe or excessive pain; you should notify us if this occurs. Tiny scabs will usually be formed 24-72 hours post-treatment, and may remain for several days. The scabs should not be touched or scratched even if they itch, and should be allowed to shed off naturally.
• Activity: Some mild discomfort may occasionally follow treatment. You may return to regular activities immediately. It is advised that you avoid hot baths, saunas, Jacuzzis, and pools for the first 2 days following treatment, as bacteria found in these environments could cause an infection. It is best to avoid applying ice or cooling compresses to the treated area, as the heat emanating from the skin is the body’s natural healing response. However, if you are experiencing extreme heat or discomfort, you may use cold compresses to soothe the area.
• Moisturizer: Post-treatment care, including applying of moisturizers or supporting creams on the treated skin, is at the Physician’s discretion.
• Make-Up: After 24 hours, most patients are able to apply makeup to hide the pinkness of the skin. It is important that you remove all makeup that is applied to the skin at night. Do not sleep with makeup on the treated area.
• Avoiding direct sun should become a permanent component of your long-term skin care program.
• Always use an SPF 30 or greater beginning 24-48 hours after the skin has fully healed. Sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial sunless tanning lotions are not allowed in the treated areas during the course of the treatment and healing.
• Long-Term Skin Care: In addition to avoiding direct sun exposure, we suggest all clients use long-term skin care that will optimize the youthful, rejuvenated appearance you have achieved. We offer clients a program for long- term facial skin maintenance This unique program offers state of-the-art skin maintaining and rejuvenating creams that are only available and administered by our medical team.

WARNING SIGNS
The following are some of the symptoms that should alert you to the possibility of an impending or existing complication and you should contact the clinic. Infection may be present if you notice:

• Increased (rather than decreasing) facial swelling after the first 24 - 36 hours.
• Redness spreading beyond the area of resurfacing, that is warm and tender to touch.

Please contact us on 9284 5225 if you have any concerns so we can advise and support you.

Pre Treatment

5-7 days prior to your treatment:

• Stop taking supplements that increase bruising and bleeding: Green Tea, Omega Supplements (Fish Oil), Evening Primrose Oil, Garlic, Echinacea, St. Johns Wort, Vitamin E.
• Stop taking medications that increase bruising and bleeding such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories after consulting your medical practitioner: Nurofen (Ibuprofen), Voltaren (Diclofenac), Naprogesic (Naproxen), Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic Acid).
• Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water leading up to and after the appointment of your procedure.

Post Treatment

• Patience is required: swelling may be present for 24-48 hours. The swelling will subside, sleeping elevated will help.
• Avoid touching your face for at least two hours to allow injection sites to heal over.
• Wash your hands before touching injected areas to avoid introducing external infection.
• Gently massage area with a neutral cream to comfort.
• Your treated area will feel a bit tender for a few days. Keep the area free of oil based products, heavy cosmetics and thick moisturisers for at least 24 hours.
• Bruising may be reduced by the use of Arnica tablets and Bromelin extract along with massaging in Hirudoid cream which can all be purchased from the pharmacy.
• Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight, rigorous exercise, saunas, hot baths and excessive amounts or alcohol, as this will increase the swelling and the possibility of bruising. However a celebration drink is acceptable!
• It is essential that you attend your review appointment suggested by your physician.
• A three month check up is also required to review your progress.

Please contact us on 9284 5225 if you have any concerns so we can advise and support you.

Before and after your Nano Fractional treatment, we recommend you observe the following guidelines. By doing so you can help to ensure your treatment is successful and minimise unwanted side effects.

Pre Treatment

• The day of your treatment, please arrive with only your topical on your face (no makeup).
• If you have a history of cold sores, please consider obtaining a prescription for an antiviral from your physician.
• Avoid retinols, harsh topical ingredients and actives 3-5 days before and after your treatment.

Post Treatment

First 24 hours post-treatment:

• DO NOT use anything on your skin for 24 hours, this includes cleansers, moisturisers, makeup and sunscreen.
• Avoid sunlight as much as possible and cover up with a hat and sunglasses if you have to be outside.
• The skin will be red and warm which will resolve in a few hours to a few days depending on the strength of the treatment. The degree of redness and mild irritation will vary.
• Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
• Avoid all activities that will cause heat in your skin, such as exercising, strenuous activity, hot showers or saunas for the first 24 hours post-treatment.

After 24 hours:

• Do not use actives on the skin for 5-7 days post-treatment.
• Use a gentle cleanser or face wash with tepid water to cleanse the face and gently dry the treated skin. Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.
• Your skin may feel drier than normal. Use a gentle moisturiser with no actives.
• For 3-5 days post treatment: do NOT use any Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C or anything perceived as ‘active’ skincare.
• Use a clean makeup brush or sponge, to apply makeup to limit the potential of infection.
• Change pillow cases daily for the first week.
• Apply broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with a SPF 50+ daily. A mineral-based sunscreen is highly recommended.
• 2-4 treatments scheduled 4 weeks apart are recommended for optimal results.

Please contact us on 9284 5225 if you have any concerns so we can advise and support you.

Before and after your Mono PDO Threads treatment, we recommend you observe the following guidelines. By doing so you can help to ensure your treatment is successful and minimise unwanted side effects.

Pre Treatment

• Avoid alcohol and smoking
• Schedule your procedure at least 1 week prior to special occasions or events.
• Avoid taking anti-inflammatory (consult Doctor prior, if necessary).
• Avoid treatment if you have active infections in the treatment area.

Post Treatment

• Do not apply oil-based moisturiser or make-up for 24 hours.
• Ice may be applied to sooth area of treatment.
• Mild bruising and swelling is to be expected and will resolve in a few days.
• Please sleep on your back and elevate your head for the first 3 nights.
• Apply makeup gently for 5 days.
• Avoid any facials or face massages for 3 weeks.
• Avoid exaggerated facial movements like chewing, talking or yawning for 3 weeks.
• No dental surgery for 4 weeks.
• Avoid saunas or heat treatments for 3 weeks.
• Results can be expected in 8-12 weeks.

Please contact us on 9284 5225 if you have any concerns so we can advise and support you.

Before and after your IPL treatment, we recommend you observe the following guidelines. By doing so you can help to ensure your treatment is successful and minimise unwanted side effects.

Pre Treatment

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks prior to your treatment. This is a must.
• Avoid applying self-tanner for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Avoid aspirin and Ibuprofen for one week prior to your treatment. Inform us if you are taking blood thinners or regularly take aspirin or ibuprofen.
• Please advise us if you've had surgery or antibiotics in the 6 weeks leading up to your treatment, as this can impact skin photosensitivity.
• Avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to treatment.
• Inform us if you have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year. You must be off this medication for at least 6 months before IPL.
• Store ice packs in your freezer for use after your procedure.
• If possible, arrive without creams or makeup on the treatment area.

Post Treatment

• Expect your skin to appear pink (resembling mild sunburn) for a few hours after treatment.
• Anticipate some social down-time following your treatment.
• Your skin may be temperature sensitive for several days after treatment.
• Makeup may be applied to cover redness as needed, but be sure to double cleanse at night.
• Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, alcohol, heavy exertion and activities which may cause flushing for 2 days after treatment.
• Use mild cleansers and moisturisers, and avoid active ingredients for 3-5 days posts treatment.
• Avoid harsh topical products such as retinols and glycolic acid products for one week after.
• Avoid direct sunlight on the treated area and use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection of SPF50 for 4-6 weeks after your treatment.
• Brown spots and freckles will appear darker during healing.
• The sessions are designed to provide no downtime however, occasionally you may find that your cheeks and under eye areas are slightly puffy after treatment. You may use cold compresses (5 minutes on and 10 minutes off) several times an hour to help ease both redness and swelling.
• It will take 4-6 weeks to see the full result and 2-3 treatments may be required to achieve an optimum result.
• Sleeping with your head elevated for the first night will also help decrease any swelling you may experience.
• Change pillow cases daily for the first week to minimise bacteria.
• Blistering and crusting are rare, however if these do occur a thin layer of over-the-counter antibiotic ointment can be applied. Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin colour) can occur in some skin types. Please call us if you experience either of these uncommon reactions.

Please contact us on 9284 5225 if you have any concerns so we can advise and support you.

Before and after your Laser treatment, we recommend you observe the following guidelines. By doing so you can help to ensure your treatment is successful and minimise unwanted side effects.

Pre Treatment

• Ensure you have discontinued Accutane for at least 6 months prior to treatment.
• If suffering from any infection, cold sores or skin irritation to the treatment area and on antibiotics please inform us prior to treatment.
• Avoid sun exposure, including tanning beds and artificial tanning (spray tans, tanning lotions etc) for at least 4 weeks prior to treatment.
• Remove all traces of makeup prior to treatment.
• Please advise us if you've had surgery or antibiotics in the 6 weeks leading up to your treatment as this can impact skin photosensitivity.

Post Treatment

• Cold compresses or chilled gel packs may be applied post treatment.
• If a blister develops, treat as a wound.
• Do not pick at treated areas.
• Do not wax or pluck between treatments.
• Bruising, redness and swelling are common and resolve with time.
• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA.UVB) sunscreen to minimise the risk of PIG (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation).
• Avoid heat (hot tubs, saunas etc) for 1-2 days post treatment.
• Avoid skin irritants (ie. product containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolid/ salicylic acids, astringents etc) for a few days post treatment.
• Treated pigment will turn darker (brown to black) within 24-48 hours.
• Treated pigment will exfoliate off the face in approximately 1 week.
• Treatment pigment will exfoliate off the body in approximate 2-3 weeks.
• If treating hair growth, hair may take up to two weeks to fall out.
• Contact us if you have any concerns such as blistering or excessive redness/ swelling.

Please contact us on 9284 5225 if you have any concerns so we can advise and support you.

Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a sclerosant detergent solution into the compromised vein. This causes the vein wall to collapse, dissolve and disappear as the body gradually absorbs them.

Multiple treatments may be required, and results are not guaranteed. Satisfactory results are often 3-6 weeks after the initial treatment however results may take 12 months to achieve.

Possible Complications & Side Effects

There are several possible side effects seen with non-surgical vein treatment that are considered a normal consequence of successful treatment.

Stinging sensation may be experienced at the time of treatment, which settles within minutes.

Bruising will disappear over a couple weeks.

Darkening of treated veins soon after treatment is common and a sign of successful therapy. This slowly fades with satisfactory results typically after 3 months. The final appearance may take up to 2 years to achieve and residual staining may remain.

Blood Trapping can lead to tender lumps along the course of the treated veins and is common with treatment of all vein sizes. This is harmless however may make the vessels more noticeable in the first few weeks. Trapped blood is usually drained with a needle at your review appointment and accelerates the healing process.

Aching in the legs for the first few days can occur after treatment. This is more common with treatment of larger veins and usually relieved by walking.

Phlebitis is the appearance of tender, red swollen areas, and it due to inflammation of the treated veins. This is a sterile inflammation resulting from the vein closing and rarely due to infection. Phlebitis can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication and improves with walking and continued use of compression stockings.

Recurrence of compromised veins can develop in the future and may be necessary to have further intervention. This is not uncommon with isolated compromised veins as an underlying cause cannot be addressed.

Cosmetic issues whilst your leg will be dramatically improved by your intervention. It is impossible to achieve perfection and a realistic expectation is essential. Additional sclerotherapy or topical laser may be required. Compromised veins will commonly persist and the focus of treatments is an ‘age appropriate’ outcome.

There are possible complications that can occur with non-surgical vein treatment even when the greatest of care is taken.

Pigmentation is the appearance of brown marks on the skin located over or near the treated veins. This is a common consequence of therapy. Pigmented areas are composed of haemosiderin (a form of iron) that can become trapped in the skin. In most patients the pigmentation gradually fades, disappearing completely within 3-12 months however pigmentation lasting greater than 12 months can occur. While the skin is pigmented it should be protected from the sun as it is believed UV exposure can result in permanent pigmentation.

Matting is the development of an extremely fine network of spider veins over a treated vein. This usually resolves spontaneously though occasionally require further treatment. Some may persist despite further treatment and is most common in people with extensive surface veins and in overweight people with poor muscle tone.

Persistent lumps under the skin may still be present after many months. These are harmless, not cosmetically concerning and continue to fade with time.

Swelling of the leg or ankle occurs occasionally and is due to inflammation under the skin. This will settle with time and can be assisted by wearing compression stockings, elevating the leg when sitting and regular walking.

Numbness of the skin is rare and temporary but can last up to three months. This is commonly located along the inner aspect or back of the calf and is due to irritation of the nerves that lie near an injected vein.

Migraine sufferers may experience visual disturbances lasting a few minutes when treated with injection sclerotherapy followed by headache. Taking a mild analgesic such as paracetamol or an anti-migraine medication may assist. Please advise your practitioner if you have a history of migraines.

Ulcers of the skin are extremely rare and usually appear as small, painful sores within two weeks of injection sclerotherapy treatment. This occurs when sclerosant passes from the injected veins into small associated skin arteries. Ulcers typically heal slowly and may leave scarring. If the sclerosant is inadvertently injected into an artery, this can result in significant muscle and skin damage. This is an extremely rare complication occurring only 1:10000 cases.

Allergic reactions to the sclerosant used are rare but may be life threatening. Please notify your practitioner of any known hypersensitivity or allergies and if you have any concerns.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a clot in the deep venous system, not in the treated vein. DVT may lead to clots in the lung (pulmonary embolism) which can be a life-threatening condition requiring hospitalisation. This is extremely rare with the approximate risk is less than 1:2000 patients for sclerotherapy. It is advisable to avoid long distance travel (greater than four hours duration) for at least four weeks following the treatment of compromised veins. Symptoms of DVT and pulmonary embolism include a painful swollen calf or leg unrelieved by walking, unusual shortness of breath, cough with or without blood stain sputum and stabbing chest pain. Should you experience any of these symptoms please contact your practitioner immediately.

Precautions

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Sclerotherapy is best avoided when pregnant or breastfeeding as there is no evidence that ensures its safety. Vein treatments during pregnancy also have poor efficacy and often produce poor results. It is recommended that sclerotherapy should be avoided if pregnancy is contemplated within the treatment course. Veins that appear during pregnancy should be treated before the next pregnancy to avoid deterioration with subsequent pregnancies.
• Oral contraception and hormone replacement therapy: There is no current evidence that taking a low dose contraceptive pill or HRT increases the risk of thrombosis post sclerotherapy treatment.
• Long haul travel: Travelling >4hours for >4weeks should be avoided after the procedure. This includes long car journeys which, if undertaken, should have frequent (2 hourly) stops to facilitate 10 minutes of brisk walking.
• Operations: Major surgery, including orthopaedic procedures such as arthroscopy, within 6 weeks of the procedure.

Preparation Before Procedure

• Do not apply moisturizer to your legs on the day of procedure.
• Avoid using fake tan for at least two weeks prior to procedure
• Avoid exposing the treatment area to UV for at least one week.

Aftercare

Compression stockings:

• Your practitioner will advise you if compression stockings are necessary and the length of time required.
• Generally, minor isolated cosmetic treatments does not require the use of compression stockings and the injected area will be dressed with a small compression bandage. This is to be worn continuously for four days.
• For more extensive treatments, compression stocking are to be worn continuously for four days, then only during the day for 10days and removed last thing before bed.

Before and after your Morpheus8 treatment, we recommend you observe the following guidelines. By doing so, you can help to ensure your treatment is successful and minimise unwanted side effects.

Pre Treatment

• Please arrive makeup free is possible
• Avoid irritant topical agents for 2-3 days prior to treatment such as AHA, BHA or Retinol.
• Areas of dental crowns, caps, braces or other metal dental implants may be more sensitive to treat and the clinical may use dental rolls, gauze or a tongue depressor to isolate the area and make the treatment more comfortable.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising. You may take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.
• Do not proceed with treatment if you have an infection in the treatment area.
• Avoid taking aspirin, anticoagulant drugs and essential fatty acids for 24 hours before treatment.

Post Treatment

• Avoid physical strain, head-first movements and sports the day of or the day after treatment.
• Avoid heat inducing activities for 24-48 hours post treatment (avoid hot baths, massage, sun and UV exposure, excessive sweating)
• Emollient cream or occlusive dressings, antibiotic cream or ointment may be applies to the treatment area.
• Avoid perfumed creams/ moisturise for 24-48 hours
• Discontinue use of over stimulating active ingredients on the treatment area from 5-7 days (AHA, BHA, Retinol)
• Antihistamine can be used to aid itchy skin in healing phase
• Basic cleanser, moisturiser or clinic recommended post procedure cream/ serum/ SPF only for the first 1-3 days (ie. Strata Cell/ Derm/ HA Serum
• Avoid touching the face post Morpheus until micro wounds have closed and inflammation has subsided.
• Mineral makeup is advised if you must apply makeup immediately after the treatment for social down time.
• Do not pick or pull at micro scabs, keep skin hydrating to assist healing.