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Vitamin B in Skincare
The first time I used Vitamin B3 on my skin, I was told it was the powerhouse of all products and I certainly found that to be very true! Vitamin B3, also known as Niacinamide, is one of the eight B group vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12). Of these eight...
Laser Tattoo Removal
What you need to know before having laser tattoo removal treatment at GVSL One in seven Australians are sporting a tattoo according to a study conducted by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in 2019. With this increase in numbers of Australians...
Welcome Kelly!
We'd like to introduce our new beauty therapist Kelly and her Signature Facial. Kelly Harders is a Beauty Therapist and holds a Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Kelly’s philosophy “Your concern is my concern”. Kelly is a highly experienced Beauty Therapist...
Preventing skin cancer – Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT)
What if there was a way of preventing skin cancers before they developed? What if there was an alternative to having certain suspicious skin spots frozen off or cut out? What if there was a preventive treatment for people prone to sun damage and non-melanoma skin...
Retinol, Retin-A & Retinoids: What’s the difference? Which one should I be using?
The number 1 skin care ingredient that should be in all of our skin care routines is Vitamin A. Vitamin A is found in forms of retinoids. Scientifically proven to treat acne, wrinkles, pigmentation and scarring this hero topical ingredient could be the answer to many...
GVSL At HOME Dermal Treatment Menu
All at home dermal treatments include a personal Facetime consult and laminated instructions. All products and equipment can be posted or picked up in a customised facials pack. 1. Wrinkle Repair Facial $89 Rapid Wrinkle Repair Facial is a perfect at home dermal...
Extending the life of your cosmetic injectables
At Geelong Veins Skin and Laser, we specialise in cosmetic injectables, and patients love that they are a safe and effective way to enhance features, as well as reverse and treat the signs of ageing. When surgery and permanent procedures are not an option or don’t...
Help! My hands are dry and irritated from washing
How to manage hand dermatitis when there’s a viral pandemic and we are washing our hands frequently… Good hand washing hygiene is more important now than ever before. It is important that you wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds: * After coming...
Online Skin Spot Checks with Dr Barbra Ward are now available
Don’t ignore that changing mole - get it checked with our online skin spot checks now. We are using the FirstCheck app that can be downloaded free from the app store to offer online skin spot checks. Dr Ward is currently the only Geelong doctor available for...
Sculptra Aesthetic, the ‘Injectable Facelift’
What is Sculptra Aesthetic and how does it work? Sculptra Aesthetic is a new injectable used to fight wrinkles and sagging skin by stimulating the skin’s collagen production to help restore the beautiful plumpness of healthy skin. It is an alternative anti-aging...
From the Blog
Vitamin B in Skincare
The first time I used Vitamin B3 on my skin, I was told it was the powerhouse of all products and I certainly found that to be very true! Vitamin B3, also known as Niacinamide, is one of the eight B group vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12). Of these eight...
Laser Tattoo Removal
What you need to know before having laser tattoo removal treatment at GVSL One in seven Australians are sporting a tattoo according to a study conducted by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in 2019. With this increase in numbers of Australians...