A great skin consultation is the foundation of any great treatment, product regime, or skin health
plan that will generate dramatic and long-lasting results. The skin is complex, and often requires
an experienced skin practitioner to make precise recommendations that address specific
concerns. And the best tool for doing exactly this is clinical skin imaging.
What Is Skin Imaging Technology?
There are several skin imaging technologies on the market, including Visia, SkinScope, Observ,
and MoreMe just to name a few. These devices, while all utilising slightly different technology,
all share one common goal - to capture detailed analysis of the skin and its many layers. There
is only so much that skin practitioners can see with the naked eye. Using specialised skin
photographing technology enables us to see what is happening both on and below the skin’s
surface, revealing a much clearer picture of your skin, its issues, and their causes.
Why Is Skin Analysis Important?
Armed with this detailed information, we are able to diagnose skin disorders and recommend
skincare products and clinical treatments with greater precision. Skin scanners make your skin
consultation and analysis a lot more tailored to you as an individual, and significantly increases
your chances of our recommendations providing you with amazing results. This also allows us
to track your progress over time, and show you exactly how much of a difference your skincare
and treatment regime is making. This accountability is an important part of our clinical practice,
demonstrating that our skin solutions are truly working.
Clinical Imaging at +Aesthetics
Our team of therapists and dermal clinicians use Visia technology, which photographs the skin
with several different light filters. Visia provides us with a huge amount of information about your
skin, including redness, surface and deep wrinkles, microbial activity, sun damage, dehydration,
and pigmentation that is usually not visible to the naked eye. Using our Visia system, we assess
the biological age and ‘true age’ of your skin before commencing any treatment plan, creating a
baseline which we can compare your skin to periodically. We love tracking this information
throughout and after a course of skin treatments, and seeing the joy on our patients’ faces as
we place their images side by side to analyse the often-dramatic changes. In addition to our
Visia, we also use Vectra at +Aesthetics, a 3D imaging system that allows us to see how facial
shape, volume, and structure change over time. This can be especially important for treatments
like dermal filler, or those designed to revolume the face by adding collagen.
As an evidence-based practice, skin scanning systems like Visia and Vectra are a key part of
your skin health plan at +Aesthetics. We offer only the highest quality products and treatments
that have been proven in their results - this is our way of ensuring you are confident in our
approach to your skin. We also understand how difficult it can be to see results over time, since
skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing doesn’t happen overnight! With Visia, you are able to see your
results for yourself, with your own eyes. Come and speak to us about a personalised Visia skin
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We are weeks away from summertime finally gracing us with its presence and for Sydneysiders, this is the ultimate time to get out and about!

 

From your jam-packed social calendar filled with Christmas parties and New Year’s celebrations, weekend trips to the beach to afternoons enjoying all that daylight savings has to offer, our skin is on display more than ever, so you want it to be glowing, right?!

 

Like any seasonal change, there are tweaks that should be made to your summertime skin health routine to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. That’s why we’re here to share four of our favourite summertime skin essentials that everyone should be adding to their routine.

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Why you should be treating your skin to a HydraFacial™ appointment

Without a doubt, when we think of our most popular non-surgical treatments, HydraFacial™ is quickly at the top of that list. Going beyond what you’ve ever achieved in a 30-minute facial and well beyond your traditional microdermabrasion services, HydraFacial™ is expert facial technology at its finest.

Now, you may have noticed that the team at HydraFacial™ claim that their treatment is 30-minutes to the best skin of your life and yes, that’s a big call to make! Fortunately, we believe that the HydraFacial™ results speak for themselves and regular treatment lovers will be obsessed with their fresh new complexion.

Today, we’re talking all things HydraFacial™ and why across the globe, this must-have treatment is performed every 15-seconds.

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Is your mask making you break out?

You’ve heard of the likes of ‘backne’ and ‘buttne’ but now ‘maskne’ is the leading breakout concern on our plates.

Caused by our increased wearing of masks, maskne is essentially, breakouts and congestions within the facial region covered by your mask. This is brought on by a multitude of reasons including the pores become blocked in the tightly shieled environment, bacteria cultivating thanks to heavy breathing, infrequent washing of reusable masks, lack of targeted skincare routine and of course, one that we can all attest to right now – stress.

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We hate to break it to you, but makeup wipes are the worst! We can see why people turn to them though. They come across as incredibly convenient, especially when traveling or after a big night.

They don’t require any rinsing and they seemingly ‘remove’ your makeup pretty quickly.

With that being said, we think if people knew what they were actually doing to their skin, they’d think again when reaching for a packet at the supermarket!

If you’re still using face wipes to cleanse your skin at night, then it’s time to keep reading and discover the truth about a swipe with a face wipe.

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Autumn has well and truly kicked off and for many of us, our skin is feeling the effects! Just like we change our clothes for the chillier seasons, we have to consider what skincare and skin treatments our skin needs most.

The transition from hot to cold can disrupt the way our skin looks and feels which is why it’s important to introduce seasonal products into your routine. Now, don’t worry. We don’t mean completely overhaul your regime but instead, consider the products you’re using at home and treatments you’re booking in-clinic to ensure your skin is performing at its absolute best.

We recommend ensuring your daily skincare routine features these four essentials steps during the cooler months.

Firstly, a nourishing cleanser. During these chillier months, our skin will often produce less oil than it did in the Summer which is why you want to choose a cleanser that isn’t stripping your skin but rather nourishing it whilst removing dirt, impurities and makeup. To avoid that tight and dry feeling, choose a cleanser that helps the skin retain moisture.

Our Cosmedix Elite Gentle Clean does just that by utilising nourishing shea butter and botanical extracts to effectively remove dirt, grime and makeup without compromising the skin’s natural oils and moisture. It offers a soothing and calming cleanse that’s suitable for even sensitive skin types!

Secondly, an antioxidant-rich serum. We can’t go past our SkinBetter Science Alto Defense Serum which is loaded with 19 protective antioxidants. With the increase of wind and unpredictable weather, our skin is still heavily exposed to free radical damage. Applying a daily serum like our Alto Defense offers the skin a protective shield against these damaging aggressors whilst keeping the skin feeling nourished and restored.

Next, you’ll want a moisturiser that locks in hydration. We are all prone to turning up the heater, shower temperature or sitting in front of the hot fire when it’s chilly outside but whilst this is warming us up, it’s stripping our skin of hydration and moisture. SkinBetter Science have produced an incredible moisturiser that despite its lightweight texture, does an exceptional job at locking in long-term hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Breakout-prone complexions need not worry as this moisturiser is also non comedogenic!

Finally, sun protection is still at the top of our skincare radar in the colder months. Whilst we might not see the sun shining throughout the day, this doesn’t mean our skin is any less exposed to UV damage. UVA damage is still just as prevalent during these months and contributes to significant acceleration of ageing and the appearance of uneven, pigmented skin tones. That’s why finishing your daily routine with SPF 50+ is a must. Our Aspect Envirostat SPF makes it easier than ever to protect your skin against UV damage whilst offering the soothing benefits of Vitamin E and sophisticated antioxidant protection.

Like many things in the cold, our skin’s natural shedding process slows down, and we need to support it by kick-starting our cell renewal process. In conjunction with an effective at-home exfoliant, we recommend booking in regular HydraFacial treatments.

HydraFacial’s unique vortex technology means that we’re able to target not just the dead skin requiring exfoliation but clogged pores and bacteria that’s leading to breakouts and uneven complexions. Paired with a refreshing, customised peel and active superstar serums, this triple-threat skin treatment is one of our go-to’s for keeping skin feeling bright and healthy during the colder seasons.

If you’ve caught the sun during Summer or been meaning to finally tackle unwanted pigmentation, Autumn and Winter are the perfect times to take control. Treatments like skin needling and peels are also fantastic for the colder months as we’re not heading back outside into scorching heat that can further exacerbate your concerns. By the time the social scene of Spring and Summer come along, your skin is in tip-top condition!

If it’s the season of taking control of your skin but you’re not sure where to begin, our professional consultations are the best place to start. Matching you with a treatment plan and at-home products that will perform best for your skin, our consultations allow us to get to know your skin better and ensure we’re supporting you as best as possible.

Ready to awaken your skin this Autumn? Explore our comprehensive treatment menu or book your consultation online to get started.

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