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Cosmeceuticals vs. Cosmetics
With so many options on the market for your home skin care, it is no surprise so many people are unsure of what they should be using and how these products can benefit their skin. Did you know there is a substantial difference between a cosmetic product and a...
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Teen Acne
Teenage acne is a common condition that affects many teens. During puberty hormone levels increase and in turn, the body overproduces sebum which provides a breeding ground for bacteria. Teenage acne often is not only seen on the face but also covers the neck, chest...
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Collagen Biostimulating Fillers
Collagen Biostimulating Fillers (aka Sculpt Therapy) acts as a bio-activator and extremely powerful collagen stimulator. This treatment stimulates your own collagen, allowing tissue to volumise gradually. Over time, the Poly-L-Lactic Acid dissipates as your own...
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) – Preventing Skin Cancer
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)……… what is it and how does it prevent skin cancer?
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Winter Skin Care
It's common during the Winter months for your skin to become dry, dull and flaky which can leave you looking tired and accentuate any signs of ageing in your skin. The cold climate strips moisture from the surface of the skin. This combined with our daily use of...
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Skin Needling Vs. Microdermabrasion…
Are you new to the world of dermal therapy skin treatments and confused about which treatment to have and what it is for? Heard about skin needling or Dermapen and wanting to know more? Had microdermabrasion but unsure how it works? Or uncertain what any of these...
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Why Do We Use Ultrasound To Assess Leg Veins?
During a leg vein appointment at Geelong Veins Skin & Laser, your doctor will use ultrasound to assess your leg veins. What is the ultrasound looking at? And why do we use ultrasound? Ultrasound is used extensively in medical imaging, perhaps the most common use that...
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Top Four Tips For Pre-Bedtime Skin Care
Adopting a good pre-bedtime skincare routine can help you look and feel great. It doesn't need to take hours, it just needs to be consistent. Geelong Veins, Skin and Laser's very own dermal therapist, Charlotte, highlights her four top tips for pre-bedtime skin...
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How Do I Get Rid Of This Ugly Brown Mole?
We get asked all the time, about safe laser removal of moles. Call them what you like, age spots, liver spots, senile keratoses, seborrhoeic Ks, seborrhoeic warts, basal cell papilloma, senile warts, seborrhoeic keratoses….. there are a lot of different names for...
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Treatments For Painful Sex After Menopause
Many women experience pain before, during, or after sexual intercourse – the medical name for this is dyspareunia. This common problem can erode sexual desire and pleasure, strain relationships, and impact quality of life. For postmenopausal women, in particular, it...
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Cosmeceuticals vs. Cosmetics
With so many options on the market for your home skin care, it is no surprise so many people are unsure of what they should be using and how these products can benefit their skin. Did you know there is a substantial difference between a cosmetic product and a...
Teen Acne
Teenage acne is a common condition that affects many teens. During puberty hormone levels increase and in turn, the body overproduces sebum which provides a breeding ground for bacteria. Teenage acne often is not only seen on the face but also covers the neck, chest...
Collagen Biostimulating Fillers
Collagen Biostimulating Fillers (aka Sculpt Therapy) acts as a bio-activator and extremely powerful collagen stimulator. This treatment stimulates your own collagen, allowing tissue to volumise gradually. Over time, the Poly-L-Lactic Acid dissipates as your own...