Cosmetic Dermatology

  • Cosmetic consultations
  • Acne scarring
  • BBL (broadband light) 
  • Erbium laser

 

COSMETIC CONSULTATIONS 

Cosmetic consultations are available to discuss concerns including lines, wrinkles, facial ageing, and changes in facial volume. Suitable treatment options can be discussed following individual assessment with our registered nurse Kellie.

ACNE SCARRING

Scarring from acne is psychologically distressing. Even the mildest form of acne can lead to pits and defects in the top layer of the skin.

These scars are often bright red and difficult to camouflage.

Acne scars can be treated at any age. The mainstay of treatment is laser resurfacing. This is a safe procedure with 5-7 days downtime.

For acne resurfacing there is a Medicare rebate available.

Dr Millar uses both the Erbium laser, the Emerge diode laser, and the BBL to improve acne scars.

BBL (broadband light)

I.P.L (also known as B.B.L) is not strictly a laser but is broadband light that gently absorbs brown pigment and the red pigment in blood vessels.

BBL treatments have rapid recovery, minor discomfort and improve skin laxity and collagen production.

Dr Millar uses a medical grade BBL which treats brown spots, mottled pigmentation, fine blood vessels and redness as well as improving smoothness and texture of the skin.

Hands, neck and arms are commonly treated for brown spots with good success.

ERBIUM LASER

Erbium laser is a resurfacing laser (2940nm wavelength) which evaporates very fine outer layer of skin, allowing new undamaged cells to form in a healthy process over 3-4 days.

Erbium laser is used to remove large brown age marks, warty keratoses, wrinkles (particularly the upper lip and under the eyes), lumps on the face and nose (rosacea) and severe acne scarring.

This laser gently heats the collagen when removing the top layers of skin thus causing tightening of underlying tissue.