The Blog
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...
How to treat scars and stretch marks?
Skin needling vs AcuPulse Fractional Laser in treatment of scars and stretch marks Scars and stretch marks are some of the most common problem areas our patients are seeking to treat. There are a couple of ways to treat these areas, two of which are the 'AcuPulse'...
10 FAQs about Skin Cancer Checks
Find here the most commonly asked questions about skin cancer checks! 1. Who should have a skin cancer check? Anyone who is higher risk for skin cancer: people with fair skin, freckles, red or blond hairpeople with frequent sun exposure – outdoor jobs or...
Say ‘Hello’ to beautiful eyes in 2020!
January calls for a rejuvenation of those tired and ageing eye areas with our tailored anti-ageing eye treatment This month Geelong Veins, Skin & Laser wish to focus on creating a youthful eye area for our clients. We have created a successful package,...
What’s a “lip flip” and do I want one?
What is a Lip Flip? And yes, they are available at Geelong Veins, Skin & Laser! Gorgeous, natural, well contoured lips are a feature that gives you a youthful and beautiful appearance. In today’s world of selfies and social media we are all more aware than ever...
What is MELASMA? How can you treat MELASMA?
What is MELASMA? Melasma is a skin condition with symptoms of symmetrical, blotchy, brown or grey patches or patterns of facial pigmentation. The brown pigmentation is flat and usually has an irregular border. It most commonly affects the forehead or cheeks and is...
New HAYFEVER treatment in Geelong – intranasal B*t*x – no needles required!
New hayfever treatment available in Geelong! Hayfever season has begun and it's forecast to be a bad one - high pollen counts are predicted for spring 2019. Sneezing, nasal congestion, itching, watery and bleary eyes are all coming your way as soon as pollens and...
Stretch mark removal treatment options
Who gets stretch marks? Why do stretch marks occur? What stretch mark removal treatment options are available? Stretch marks (also known as striae) are linear, narrow streaks, stripes, lines or marks on the skin that may be pink, purple, brown or white. They occur...
From the Blog
Has 2021 stressed out your skin?
Stress can be a debilitating and unfortunately unavoidable aspect of our lives. 2021 has brought more stress than we ever could have imagined. Often this stress will appear on our skin in the form of redness, breakouts and irritation. Synergie Skin understands that...
Brow Lift with Anti-wrinkle Injections
Non-surgical Brow Lift at Geelong Veins Skin and Laser A common trend nowadays is the non-surgical Brow Lift! At Geelong Veins Skin & Laser we often get requests for improving heavy or lowered eyebrows, or for a treatment that opens up the eyes and gives a more...
Collariums: What are they and how do they affect the skin? Are they safe?
Collariums? Solariums? Collagen beds? Geelong Veins Skin & Laser’s dermal therapist Jorden will give you her expert opinion and explanation of these treatments in our latest blog. Jorden has studied skin science in her Bachelor of Dermal Sciences Victoria...