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Clinical exfoliation for skin texture, congestion and pigment management
At Heidelberg Dermatology Victoria, we provide patients with professional, personalised, evidence based dermatological services
What to Expect from
Your Cosmetic Consult
Registered Physician: Qualified Medical Practitioner
Initial cosmetic consultations allow time for a discussion about history and goals, as well as a medical assessment to determine the suitability of treatment options.
Step 1 | Goals & Medical History
A private and realistic discussion about your aesthetic goals, texture concerns and a review of your skin health history.
Step 2 | Medical Assessment
A detailed look at your skin type, pore congestion, tissue thickness and the depth of sun damage or wrinkles.
Step 3 | Tailored Planning
Selection of the specific peel formulation and depth (superficial, medium or deep) to match your skin health and concerns.
Step 4 | Informed Choices
A clear explanation of your options, including recovery periods along with potential benefits and risks of the peeling formulas used, to support an informed decision.
Step 5 | Treatment (If Suitable)
If clinical suitability and consent are established, the peel may be applied during this session or scheduled for a follow-up visit.
The Science of Skin Resurfacing
Your skin continuously sheds and replaces its outer cells. Chemical peels use specific acid-base formulas to accelerate this biological timeline, working across different depths.
The Epidermis
The outermost protective layer.
Superficial peeling agents break the chemical bonds holding dead, dull cells together, prompting the body to shed the top layer and reveal fresher, more smooth skin underneath.
The Dermis
The deeper structural support layer.
Medium and deep peeling formulations reach this zone to clear older cells, prompting the synthesis of fresh collagen and elastin fibres to repair deep scars and wrinkles.
Specialist Dermatology in North East Melbourne
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About Chemical Peels
For superficial AHA and BHA treatments, you will feel a mild warming or tingling sensation on the skin. Our clinician will monitor your comfort throughout the application. For medium to deep chemical peels, specialised numbing creams or conscious sedation may be arranged to manage your comfort.
For superficial AHA and BHA treatments, you will feel a mild warming or tingling sensation on the skin. Our clinician will monitor your comfort throughout the application. For medium to deep chemical peels, specialised numbing creams or conscious sedation may be arranged to manage your comfort.
For superficial AHA and BHA treatments, you will feel a mild warming or tingling sensation on the skin. Our clinician will monitor your comfort throughout the application. For medium to deep chemical peels, specialised numbing creams or conscious sedation may be arranged to manage your comfort.
For superficial AHA and BHA treatments, you will feel a mild warming or tingling sensation on the skin. Our clinician will monitor your comfort throughout the application. For medium to deep chemical peels, specialised numbing creams or conscious sedation may be arranged to manage your comfort.
Our Scope of Specialist Care
Your treatment plan is tailored to the location and severity of your condition, using a single therapy or a combination of methods. Our specialists use four main types of treatments outlined below.
General Dermatology
Specialist management of chronic skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, urticaria (hives), melasma, nail disorders, warts and more.
Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT)
A topical photosensitising agent (cream), activated by laser therapy to treat cancerous, precancerous and acne cells, as well as warts.
Phototherapy
Light therapy using Ultraviolet (UV), PUVA (psoralen + UVA), Narrowband UVB to treat chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and itching.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment
Management of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) that is localised to one area of the body or all over (generalised), commonly affecting the palms, underarms, soles, face, chest and groin areas.
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