GVSL offers a wide range of laser treatments
Dermal therapy treatments
Doctor-led laser clinic
At Geelong Veins Skin & Laser we have multiple types and wavelengths of laser including:
- Vascular laser: 445 + 532 + 1064nm, for treatment of blood vessels, angiomas, facial redness, rosacea, venous lakes, red scars, red birthmarks
- Pigmentation laser: Q switched 532, 650, 1064nm, for treatment of solar lentigos, age spots, freckles, melasma, pigmentation, brown birthmarks
- Fractional ablative laser: 10,600nm CO2 laser for treatment of scars, stretchmarks, seborrhoiec keratoses, facial rejuvenation, wrinkles, acne scars
- Hair removal laser: 755nm medical hair removal laser
- Tattoo removal laser: Q switched 532, 650, 1064nm
- Femtouch laser: 10600nm vaginal health laser for treating vaginal laxity, vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence
- Long pulse 1064nm laser: For treating fungal nail infections, warts, venous lakes, skin rejuvenation
We also have light based treatments:
What is a laser?
Laser stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Put simply a laser is a very strong beam of light at a single wavelength. Different wavelengths have a different target.
Different laser wavelengths selectively target red blood, blue deoxygenated blood, brown pigment, different colours of tattoo pigment, or water. Thus a laser of the correct wavelength and settings can selectively destroy a target lesion without too much effect on surrounding normal tissue.
What types of conditions can be treated with laser?
- Pigmentation conditions (melasma, freckles, sun damage spots, seborrhoeic keratoses, uneven skin tone, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
- Vascular conditions (angiomas, broken capillaries, red spots, facial redness, rosacea, red birthmarks, red scars)
- Surgical scars, acne scars, self harm scars, cesarean scars, breast surgery scars, stretchmarks
- Vaginal atrophy / dryness, vaginal laxity, recurrent vaginal infections, stress urinary incontinence
- Unwanted tattoos
- Unwanted body hair
- Facial hair due to PCOS, menopause, hormonal changes, gender reassignment
- Fungal nail infections
- Warts
- Wrinkles, skin laxity, signs of aging, facial rejuvenation, skin tightening
Preparing for your laser appointment
We suggest you start with an appointment with one of our expert dermal clinicians or doctors.
Skin analysis appointment: This is the best place to start if you have concerns regarding:
- Benign pigmentation conditions
- Facial redness or rosacea
- Hair removal
- Tattoo removal
- Wrinkles / aging
- Scars
Doctor’s appointment: This will be required for:
- Femtouch vaginal laser
- Wart removal
- Fungal nail treatment
- Vascular abnormalities of the face visible from 3 metres
- Undiagnosed conditions
Post-treatment guidelines
Specific post care advice will be given to you by your doctor or dermal clinician.
Do lasers cause cancer?
No. The laser wavelengths used in therapeutic treatments are not in the harmful range (UVA and UVB).
Are there medicare rebates for laser treatments?
Some laser treatments attract a medicare rebate if they are performed by a doctor for a medical condition. These include:
- Vascular abnormalities of the face or neck visible from 3 metres
- Fungal nail infections
- Warts
- Femtouch laser
- Birthmarks
- Laser removal of Seborrhoeic Keratoses
What's the difference between laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal and skin laser treatments?
Different lasers and wavelengths are used depending on the target, whether that’s hair follicles, tattoo ink, or pigmented and vascular skin concerns. Your dermal clinician or doctor will recommend the right laser type for your specific concern at your initial consultation.
The GVSL difference
At Geelong Veins Skin & Laser we provide complete care of you as a patient and your medical concern. You may see one, or several of our team in any consultation. We work together with expertise in general practice, radiology, vein specialties, dermal therapy, skin cancer medicine, vein / skin and cosmetic nursing to provide you with a treatment plan that will lead to safe and effective results.
All before and after photos are displayed with specific patient consent. Results may vary, discuss your individual needs with your health practitioner.
Geelong Veins, Skin & Laser
Not sure where to start?Book a skin analysis or test patch appointment with one of our dermal clinicians.
