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TH E I S S U E
Uneven skin tone
T H E FAC I A L Laser Genesis
W H AT IT I S Laser Genesis by Cutera
is a non-ablative laser (meaning no
layers of skin are removed), which
gently heats the deeper layers of the
skin to help with a host of skin issues,
such as fine lines, sun damage,
redness, acne scars, uneven
skin texture and visible pores.
W H AT IT FE LT LI K E Great! After
cleansing, your therapist will work a
laser probe over your face and you’ll
notice bright light and feel warmth.
PA IN LE V E L Pain free. All you’ll
feel is warmth on the skin.
TH E R E SULT S I saw a noticeable
improvement after just one treatment.
My skin felt radiant and healthy
and there was a reduction in the
pigmentation on my cheeks.
NUMBER O F TR E ATM ENTS
For best results, four–to-six visits,
two-to-four weeks apart.
W H E R E TO G E T I T Selected
Endota Spas; endotaspa.com.au
H OW M U C H $299
TH E I S S U E
Texture
THE FACIAL Micro-needling
WHAT IT IS Also known as collagen
induction therapy, micro-needling is
a popular treatment using a high-tech
machine to create micro wounds in the
skin to kickstart the healing process
and stimulate collagen production.
Ideal for acne scarring, lines, enlarged
pores, blackheads and pigmentation –
with only a day or two downtime – it’s
a quick route to smoother, healthy skin.
W H AT IT FE LT LI K E There is some
discomfort, especially if your therapist
opts for a deeper needle depth, but
the thought is definitely worse than the
reality. I had the medium needle depth
so the pen felt quite scratchy. Post-
treatment, my skin looked pink
and felt quite warm for about a day.
Redness can affect people differently,
but I was able to go back to work.
PA IN LE V E L Six/seven out of 10,
depending on the needle depth.
THE RESULTS About day four post-
treatment, my skin looked radiant. Then
for a week or two my skin was so good I
barely needed any make-up at all.
NU M B E R O F TR E ATM ENT S
Four-to-six visits, six weeks apart.
W H E R E TO G E T I T Dermalogica;
dermalogica.com.au
H OW M U C H $250
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PLABEAU
G4+, $529
DIY AT
HOME
Using non-invasive
and pain-free plasma
technology, this
device boosts
ingredient absorption,
collagen and refines
pores and texture.
TH E I S S U E
Pigmentation
T H E FAC I A L Facial peel
W H AT IT I S Chemical peels
slough off outer layers of skin to tackle
pigmentation, wrinkles, blemishes and
enlarged pores. A superficial peel will
give an instant glow, while a deeper
one is more effective for issues such as
sun damage, age spots and freckles.
W H AT IT FE LT LI K E Depending on
the depth of peel and type of acid, you
can feel mild tingling to intense heat.
A deeper peel may mean some soreness
and redness for two-to-five days.
PA IN LE V E L From three to eight/10.
TH E R E SULT S Expect better
skin clarity and texture and less
pigmentation. A light peel will give you
instant radiance, so it’s the perfect skin
prep a day or two before a big event.
NU M B E R O F TR E ATM ENT S
Superficial peels can be monthly, while
best results for a medium-depth peel
come with three-to-six treatments.
W H E R E TO G E T IT skinceuticals.
com.au; try the new SkinCeuticals
EST Clinic at Emporium Melbourne.
H OW M U C H From $169
TH E I S S U E
Dullness
T H E FAC I A L HydraFacial
W H AT IT I S Ideal before a big event,
the HydraFacial is a 30-minute
cleanse of pores and then infusion
of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and
peptides, via a high-tech device.
W H AT IT FE LT LI K E The light
scratching on the skin is in fact only
water drawing out impurities, and
not the crystals traditionally used in
microdermabrasion. Knowing that
the yucky stuff is coming out and
good things are going in makes this
treatment relaxing and satisfyingly
efficient. It’s a great treatment
coupled with LED or a light peel.
PA IN LE V E L Three out of 10.
The scratching can feel slightly
irritating but there is certainly
no pain and no downtime.
TH E R E SULT S Instant improvement
in my skin’s radiance; felt super clean.
NUM B E R O F TR E ATM ENT S
Four-to-six treatments over two weeks
will produce glowing results.
W H E R E TO G E T I T
artisanclinics.com
H OW M U C H From $205 a treatment
RODAN+FIELDS
Pore Cleansing MD
system, $356.
DIY AT
HOME
This high-tech take-
home beauty
tool is worth
the investment.
With a prep solution
and powerful suction,
this game-changing
device literally
vacuums the T-zone
to unclog pores. It’s
like having a facialist
at home.