IPL treatment

IPL treatment for reduction of unwanted hair. The intense pulse of light is absorbed by the brown colour of the hair bulb, which then heats up and is destroyed. Because the light only targets actively growing hair and hairs are all at different phases of the growth cycle, more than one treatment is required – usually four to six treatments.

Facial hair, backs, chest, armpits, bikini areas and legs, are all responsive to treatment and the darker the hair and the paler the skin, the better the response. So protect that skin from the sun!

Smart Dermatology now have IPL Hair Removal sessions on Saturday mornings for your convenience.

Botox & Dysport

Sometimes people who frown look angry or worried. By injecting the frown muscles with Botox or Dysport we can stop them working. Crows feet, bunny lines, gummy smile and other frown lines may similarly be treated.

Fillers

Fillers are a jelly-like material that is made to closely resemble our own dermal substance that slips down and is lost as we age. They are used to plump up thin lips, soften lines around the lips, soften the nasolabial folds and marionette lines and most importantly to restore volume to your cheeks. It is very important to achieve a natural look.

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is excessive underarm sweating. This condition is often both embarrassing and expensive with the excessive sweating often destroying clothes. It can be very successfully treated by small injections of Botox. The effect lasts almost six months but may be re-treated every four months. Treatment of hyperhidrosis has a Medicare rebate.

Iontophoresis

Whilst botox is effective for sweating of the armpits, it can be uncomfortable and costly for the palms or soles.  Iontophoresis is a relatively pain-free and cost-effective treatment for these sites.  Hands and/or feet are placed in a shallow bath of water or anti-sweating solution whilst a small electric current is applied   Each treatment lasts 30 minutes and initially occur 3 times a week with gradually reduced frequency. Please inform us if you are pregnant or have any electrical device in the body.

Skin Surgery

We undertake surgery for skin cancers and perform simple excisions with primary closure, complex flaps and grafts, as required. 

Phototherapy

Phototherapy is the use of a machine emitting a narrow band of UVB light onto the skin to treat various skin conditions. Treatments are 2-3 times a week depending on the condition.  Treatment times start at 30 seconds and increase incrementally for full treatment effect.