Skin Needling For Acne Scars.

By SkinRevision | Published: August 3, 2008

Skin Needling is a treatment option for depressed Acne Scars. This treatment involves use of a skin roller to create multiple punctures into the skin. This controlled injury attempts to stimulate collagen growth under the area of scarring with the aim of improving the surface appearance of the skin.

Skin needling will not eliminate acne scars entirely but a treatment course with skin needling can improve the cosmetic appearance of the skin.

Some Information On Skin Needling.

  • A series of treatments is required.
  • The results from the first treatment generally take 6 weeks to be seen.
  • The degree of improvement varies between individuals and there is no way of determining this prior to starting treatment.
  • There are other treatments available to treat the appearance of acne scars including traditional laser and fractional laser treatments.

    • Finding Out More On Treatment Of Acne Scarring.

    You will need to book with one of our Doctors to discuss the options for treating acne scarring. We do not provide laser treatment but can refer to suitably qualified practitioners if required. As this is a consultation for a medical skin condition there is a fee for the consultation and this is partially claimable on Medicare.

    Email Us With Any Questions Or Call 33505447
    For A Consultation To Discuss Treatment Of Your Acne Scars.

    Posted in Skin Needling | 28 Comments

    Lip Enhancement For Men

    By SkinRevision | Published: July 19, 2008

    Why do men choose lip enhancement procedures?

    They may be unhappy with the shape or symmetry of their lips or simply want a little more volume. Technique becomes very important when enhancing mens lips and it is essential to seek someone with experience.


    Dr Victoria Timchik at SkinRevision has specific interest
    in lip enhancement for men.

    “The trick with lip enhancements in men is to maintain masculine characteristics”.

    Before male lip enhancement. After male lip enhancement.

    Email us if you want to know more about specific products.

    Frustratingly, with TGA regulations in Australia, it is illegal for us to name any lip filler injections on our website. They are class S4 medications to be administered by a Doctor or Nurse with training. They have approval for cosmetic use and established safety profile.


    Want to know if lip enhancement is right for you?
    Come in for a free clinical evaluation with Dr Victoria Timchik.
    Call us on (07) 33505447 for your free evaluation or email to ask us any questions.

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    Skin Rejuvenation

    By SkinRevision | Published: July 10, 2008

    Skin Rejuvenation is a descriptive term that has been applied to a number of skin treatments. Rejuvenation means to ‘renew’: however there is no panacea treatment that will achieve this. There are several cosmetic treatment modalities that can assist in treating surface signs of sun damage, aging and many other skin concerns.

    As a Cosmetic Medicine Clinic we perform a skin and facial analysis on you. We will help you understand what is happening with your skin and face and be able to discuss options for treatment of cosmetic skin concerns.
    Conditions we commonly consult on:
    Aging skin care: We have knowledge of the changes that occur to the skin and face from intrinsic and extrinsic aging.

  • rhytids: wrinkles and lines
  • pigmentation changes

    • : sun damage and melasma.

  • skin texture changes

    • :skin roughness, dryness.

  • volume loss

    • :

    Acne and acne scarring
    Skin Sensitivity: Sensitivity in the skin is from inflammation and we categorise according to the sensitivity. Rosacea, acne, allergic and dry stinging subtypes. We are not dermatologists so if we believe you skin condition requires referral we can do this. With our medical skin consultations there is a fee which is partially claimable on medicare.
    Skin pigmentation problems: solar lentigo (freckles), sun damage and melasma.
    Skin Analysis and skin care advise We come from a medical perspective and our advise is based on the effectiveness of ingredients in skin care. We do not advocate use of expensive skin care but apply our knowledge of skin care products and prescription creams to educate you so you can make informed decisions on treatment.

    Have You Got A Cosmetic Skin Concern?

    Book a consultation with either our Cosmetic Doctor or Nurse. All cosmetic skin assessments are free, however if it is concerning a medical skin condition (acne, rosacea, allergies, skin pigmentation) there is a consultation fee that is claimable on medicare. Discuss this with our receptionists when you call for your appointment.

    In the consultation we perform a skin typing and analysis and give you education so you can understand what is happening with your skin.

    We will provide advise on skin care, including low cost options. We will explain the place of each skin care product and if needed provide prescription treatments.

    At the consultation we can also provide information on treatments we have available. We will give an opinion on what you can realistically expect from each treatment, what is involved in the treatment process including any potential side effects and be able to give an accurate quote, so you can make an informed decision on skin care and treatments.


    Email Us For Further Information Or Call 33505447
    To Book A Free Cosmetic Assessment Or Medical Skin Consultation.

    Posted in Photorejuvenation | 2 Comments

    Treatment of excessive underarm perspiration.

    By SkinRevision | Published: July 7, 2008

    Armpit sweating is a normal cooling mechanism of the body: however for a small percentage of people underarm perspiration is excessive to the point of discomfort and embarrassment.

    Do you suffer from excessive underarm perspiration?

    If you sweat in cold conditions, sweat in stressful situations or sweat when no one else is: you may suffer from a medical condition known as axillary hyperhidrosis.

    The freedom of not having to worry about underarm sweat.

    What causes hyperhidrosis?

    Hyperhidrosis is a condition where the bodies central temperature regulation system, the sympathetic nervous system is overactive, causing inappropriate sweating. Most commonly the armpit, hands or feet are affected. The face and other parts of the body are involved less often.

    What can be done to stop excessive underarm perspiration?

    Trying a long lasting aluminum chloride based antiperspirant like drichlor is the first step. If this fails or cannot be tolerated simple injections are very effective to stop the excessive underarm perspiration.

    Injections To Stop Excessive Perspiration.

    Injections more commonly used for cosmetic treatments have become an accepted successful treatment to stop the excessive underarm perspiration.

    Email us if you want to know more about specific products.

    Frustratingly, TGA regulations in Australia restrict naming of these injections as they are class S4 medication to be administered by a Doctor with training. They are approved for treatment of excessive sweating of the underarm and have a well established safety profile.


    Call our Brisbane Clinic on 33505447 to book an appointment
    to get rid of excessive underarm perspiration.

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    Facial Pigmentation Treatment

    By SkinRevision | Published: July 5, 2008

    Acquired facial pigmentation is caused from increased amounts of melanin deposited in the skin. The recommended treatment depends on the underlying cause of the pigmentation.

    Common causes of facial pigmentation.

    1. Sun damage
    Most areas of Australia have high UV levels and the excessive exsposure results in abnormal facial pigmentation and premature aging with wrinkles and surface capillaries.

    Pigmentation that results from sun damage: freckles, liver spots, age spots and sun spots are common terms to describe pigmentation caused from the sun.

    2. Hormonal
    Hormal pigmentation results from a combination of increased oestrogen and sun exsposure.
    Melasma or chloasma caused by pregnancy or the pill has a maplike appearance common on the upper lip, cheeks and forehead.

    Treatment of facial pigmentation depends on the cause.

    Treatment options for pigmentation that result from sundamage can be treated with intense pulsed light treatment, laser treatment and prescription lightening creams.

    Treatment of melasma responds better to skin lightening treatments or fractional laser treatments.

    It is important that the cause of your facial pigmentation is correctly diagnosed so an appropriate treatment can be provided. You will need to book in with one of our Doctors for a Medical Skin Consultation. This attracts a fee which is partially claimable on Medicare.


    Call 07 33505447 To Book A Medical Skin Consultation.

    Posted in Pigmentation Treatment | 4 Comments

    Treating Capillaries On The Nose.

    By SkinRevision | Published: July 5, 2008

    ‘Spider Veins’ or ‘Broken Capillaries’ are common terms used to describe thin surface capillaries that become visible. They most commonly occur at the side of the nose. They can also affect the entire nose, cheeks and chin. They most commonly occur in people with fair skin and result from sun damage or rosacea.

    Treatment Of Spider Veins With Intense Pulsed Light.

    Spider veins around the nose tend to appear as faint lines that streak onto the cheek whereas veins on the nose tend to be more like a web giving the nose a diffuse red appearance. Intense Pulsed light treatment can be effective to treat these vessels. From experience isolated vessels respond more effectively than diffuse redness.

    Intense pulsed light uses light in the visible light range. This is pulsed onto the skin and is attracted to elements of colour in the skin (chromophores). One of these chromophores is the red in blood cells. Once the light energy is absorbed into the vessel it turns to heat energy causing damage to the vessel.

    A series of treatments is required generally 4-8.

    What Treatment Is Appropriate For Your Concerns?

    Not everyone is suitable for Intense Pulsed Light Treatment. You will need to see our Doctor to diagnose and assess your skin type and the appearance of the vessels to give an opinion on what you can expect from treatment. Medical skin consultations attract a fee which is partially claimable on Medicare.

  • You will have an assessment with one of our Doctors.
  • During this assessment they will discuss treatment options including realistic expectations of the outcome.
  • They will discuss what is involved in each treatment including possible side effects
  • They will give you a plan and accurate quote so you can make an informed decision on treatment.

    • Call us on (07) 33505447 to book a Medical Skin Consultation.

    Posted in Facial Capillary Treatment | 2 Comments

    Facial Capillary Treatment

    By SkinRevision | Published: June 28, 2008

    Surface facial capillaries occur when tiny vessels in the skin are damaged by the sun and other factors, causing them to be permanently visible.

    What Causes Facial Capillaries?

  • Inherited factors: facial capillaries occur more often in individuals with fair skin, blonde or red hair and blue green eyes
  • Sun damage is the most prevalent cause of surface facial capillaries.
  • Rosacea is a common underlying cause of facial capillaries.
  • Alcohol, spicy foods and caffeine can dilate the capillaries but do not cause them.

    • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment For Facial Capillaries

    Intense pulsed light is a light based therapy that can be used to treat surface facial capillaries. IPL uses a spectrum of light in the visible light range which is pulsed onto the skin.

    The light is then absorbed into elements of colour in the skin, one of these elements is the red in surface capillaries. Once absorbed the light energy turns to heat energy to damage the blood vessel.

  • There is no down time with the treatments.
  • 4-6 treatments is generally required, although sometimes this is more or less
  • Treament cost depends on the area affected.

    • You will need to be assessed by one of our Doctors for diagnosis and skin typing to determine if you are suitable for treatment with intense pulsed light. These Medical skin consultations attract a fee which is partially claimable on Medicare.


    Call 33505447
    To Book A Medical Skin Consultation With Our Doctor.

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    Wrinkle Relaxing Injections

    By SkinRevision | Published: June 1, 2008

    Muscle relaxing injections can be used to treat rhytids (wrinkles and lines) in the upper half of the face: eye wrinkles, forehead lines and frown lines that develope between the eyebrows.

    How do muscle relaxing injections work?

    The treatments work by relaxing muscle movement that causes the wrinkle formation on the surface. Once the muscles are relaxed the skin on the surface becomes smoother.

  • when the muscles that cause the frown expression are relaxed the vertical frown line between the eyes can reduce.
  • when used around the eyes they reduce the appearance of eye wrinkles or crows feet
  • when used in the forehead they can smooth forehead lines .

    • Muscle relaxing injections do not include dermal fillers which are used to treat lines and folds in the lower half of the face.

    If you are interested in more information please phone to make an appointment with one of our Doctors. They will assess you suitability for treatment, give a realistic opinion on what can be achieved, explain what the process involves including potential side effects and be able to give an accurate quote.


    Call Us On 07 33505447 To Book A Free Consultation
    Or Email Us To Ask More Questions On Treating Wrinkles.

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    Skin needling for acne scarring.

    By SkinRevision | Published: May 25, 2008

    Skin Needling is a treatment option for depressed Acne Scars. This treatment involves use of a skin roller to create multiple punctures into the skin. This controlled injury attempts to stimulate collagen growth under the area of scarring with the aim of improving the surface appearance of the skin.

    Skin needling will not eliminate acne scars entirely but a treatment course with skin needling can improve the cosmetic appearance of the skin.

    Some Information On Skin Needling.

  • A series of treatments is required.
  • The results from the first treatment generally take 6 weeks to be seen.
  • The degree of improvement varies between individuals and there is no way of determining this prior to starting treatment.
  • There are other treatments available to treat the appearance of acne scars including traditional laser and fractional laser treatments.

    • Finding Out More On Treatment Of Acne Scarring.

    You will need to book with one of our Doctors to discuss the options for treating acne scarring. We do not provide laser treatment but can refer to suitably qualified practitioners if required. As this is a consultation for a medical skin condition there is a fee for the consultation and this is partially claimable on Medicare.

    Email Us With Any Questions Or Call 33505447
    For A Consultation To Discuss Treatment Of Your Acne Scars.

    Posted in Acne Scar Treatment | 33 Comments

    How To Treat Blackheads

    By SkinRevision | Published: May 19, 2008

    Treating blackhead with conventional treatments of pore strips, scrubs and facials will not work, except to temporarily extract the contents. Blackheads are caused from a build up of sebum (oil) in the skin pores and blockage of the pore with exfoliated dead skin cells. Being open to air, the sebum and clogged material oxidise and turns dark. Hence the term blackhead.

    Salicylic Acid Exfoliates The Pore

    BHA (beta hydroxy acid) or Salicylic Acid is oil soluble so it will penetrate the oil in the oil gland and exfoliate the contents and pore lining.

    Salicylic acid products needs to be concentration of 1-2% in ph approximately 3.

    We sell a very good Salicylic acid gel: Cost $41 for 118ml. This can be applied once or twice daily and progressively exfoliate the surface and skin pore. It is safe to use long term as part of skin routine.


    Call 07 33505447 to try 2% Salicylic Acid Gel

    Posted in Acne Treatment | 7 Comments

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