Winter is approaching! Winter is arguably one of the hardest times of the year for our skin. The harsh weather conditions makes for a dull, dry complexion. Despite winter not being a particularly skin-friendly season, it is one of the best times of the year to try non-invasive skin treatments due to the fact that a lack of sun exposure is beneficial to healing time.

Benefits of SPIDER VEIN CLEARANCE in winter:
 Most people don’t think much about their veins in the winter when they are indoors and their legs are covered up beneath their layers of clothing. However, if you want to hit the beach this summer without feeling embarrassed about your spider veins, the approaching winter season is the best time for Laser Spider Vein Treatment!

• You will need to wear compression stockings following treatment:

Following our Spider Vein Clearance treatment clients are required to bring compression stockings, to be worn after the treatment for up to 5 day. This will aid in reducing blood flow back to the dilated vessel, and increases the outcome of vessel elimination or dilation size. Hide those compression stockings under your clothing during the colder months and come out of winter Spider Vein Free!

• You will need to avoid sun exposure:

Clientsshould use a high factor sunblock and protect the treated area from exposure to sunlight for at least one month following treatment. Tanning after treatment sessions may enhance melanin regeneration, which may resultin poor healing, hyperpigmentation, and possibly scarring.Avoiding the sun is a lot simpler in the winter! Having your laser vein treatment in the winter means that you won’t need to take extra precautions to avoid the sun. 

• Hide Potential Side Effects:

Having your spider vein treatment in the winter also means that you can wear clothing to hide any potential side effects. After laser spider vein treatment, you may experience mild bruising, redness, or swelling. 

• Spider Vein free for Spring:

When summertime comes, you’ll want to enjoy the sun and warm weather. This usually means throwing on shorts or a bathing suit to enjoy the rays. If you treat your spider veins in the winter, you could be free of the unsightly blood vessels by the time the weather warms up.
 
Benefits of ACNE SCARRING CLEARANCE in winter:
Tired of searching for ways to cover up acne scars? If so, CO2 Laser Resurfacing with our qualified skin specialists at Cosmedix Clinics is for you! Laser Resurfacing rejuvenates the skin, not only by eliminating old, damaged, and dull skin cells, but also by stimulating your skin’s natural production of collagen—both of which will have your skin looking fresh, vibrant, and remodelled. 

• Collagen Regeneration Takes Time:

There’s nothing like fresh, beautiful skin to have you at your best as warm weather gets closer. Scheduling a CO2 laser resurfacing treatment for your acne scarring during the winter helps ensure you greet spring with improved skin texture and tone.
 
Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing delivers impressive results by stimulating collagen renewal and elastin production for improved skin tone and structure. Our Skin Specialists deliver rapid pulses of energy deep into your skin tissue. Although, you can expect to see a definite difference in your skin soon after treatment, collagen and elastin regeneration improves further over time. As your body continues to increase production of collagen-rich, healthy skin cells you’ll notice increasingly smoother, firmer, and more vibrant-looking skin for months to come.

• Laser Resurfacing and Sun Exposure Do Not Mix:

You’re far less likely to spend too much time in the sun during the winter months. CO2 Laser skin resurfacing for acne scarring should not be performed on skin that’s tanned or darker than normal. Performing CO2 laser skin resurfacing on skin darker than its natural tone may increase your risk of adverse reactions to the laser.
 
Our Skin Specialists highly recommend that you avoid direct sun exposure following your CO2 laser resurfacing treatment. Avoiding the sun is optimal for healing and ultimately will provide you with better results. Therefore, laser resurfacing for acne scarring is preferred during winter months when the sun’s rays are less intense. Even in the winter, you will need to apply sunscreen regularly and liberally following your laser resurfacing treatment at Cosmedix Clinics.

• Winter Weather Is Best for Healing:

There are many reasons that the colder months are the best time to get laser resurfacing—your comfort being one of them. Following your treatment, you will experience mild swelling for a few days as the skin heals. Your skin will also change in tone from a red to a pinkish hue before returning to its natural colouring. The full recovery can take up to a week, and you can expect some peeling and flaking of the old skin during this time. Winter provides the best time for recovery because it’s easier to stay indoors.
 
Benefits of FRECKLE & PIGMENTATION CLEARANCE in winter:

• Less Sun Exposure:

After your Freckle/Pigmentation Clearance laser treatment your skin becomes 'sun sensitive' similar to the effect of 'sunburn' where you would normally make sure you stay out of the sun. Therefore, it is important to avoid sun exposure as it can affect the results of your treatment. The winter sun is less intense due to a lower UV radiation index and the effects of cloud cover and shorter hours of sunlight. 

• Avoid Hyperpigmentation:

Even a small amount of exposure when the UV rays is high which peaks in the summer months can cause PIH (Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) a darkening of areas of pigmentation on the skin after laser treatments. This risk is greatly reduced during the winter months when the UV radiation index in much lower.

• Skin is bare & ready for treatment:

It is always recommended to get freckle and pigmentation laser clearance treatment done when the skin is not tanned.

• Less outdoor activities in Winter:

The major outcome of our freckle clearance laser treatment on the skin is that it causes new and healthier cells grow. The vulnerable new cell needs protection from harmful UV radiation to prevent any damage. It is much easier to accomplish this goal during wintertime when people are naturally inclined to stay inside and they often prefer to cover themselves.
 
By Poppy Elvy - Clinic Manager

DRY SKIN TYPE
​While some people may have naturally dry skin, it is most often a temporary condition that results in tight, itchy, rough or scaly skin texture. For those suffering from dry skin, it’s important to have a comprehensive treatment plan that has been tailored to suit the specific needs of your skin. At Cosmedix Clinics, we offer complimentary consultations with our highly qualified dermal specialists, who can identify dry skin and recommend the best course of action.

Procedures for Dry Skin Type:
3D Micro-needle Peptide Infusion:
Infusion of active substances with Micro-needling. Our treatment combines highly concentrated peptide infusions that is delivered directly to the skin cells targeted by our Skin Specialists. 
Peptide: Stem C'rum SR (Anti-wrinkle, Skin Rejuvenation):
Reduces and prevents fine lines and wrinkles with newly generating skin cells. Strengthens skin elasticity by inducing the synthesis of collagen, elastin and other ECMs (Extra Cellular Matrix). Hydrates dry skin and helps to maintain the optimum moisture balance.

Healite LED Phototherapy: 
Improve circulation, encourage the production of collagen, which in turn improves skin’s appearance, enhances a hydrated appearance and results in a more vibrant texture, colour and radiance.



OILY SKIN TYPE
Symptoms of oily skin often occur on the face and can include a greasy or shiny appearance, Persistent or occasional breakouts of pimples, Enlarged and clogged pores, blackheads and whiteheads, Skin that appears to be rough and/or thick.

Procedures for Oily Skin Type:
Carbon Laser Peel: 
The Carbon Laser Peel aka the Hollywood Peel is the ideal, safe and sure way to maintain youthful, bright, firm looking skin all year round, addressing anti-aging needs and minor to major skin flaws. The Peel provides collagen stimulation by a unique process called thermal micro-pulse technology and an instant epidermal peel that lifts dead skin build-up on the skin and pores providing a reduction in oily skin.

INFINI Micro-Needling Fractional RF:  
This skin treatment uses a combination of radio frequency (RF) energy and micro-needling. By creating heat within the superficial layers of your skin, the RF energy carefully breaks down elastin fibres and old collagen. While this is happening the micro-needling stamp is used to stimulate cell regeneration to repair the skin. This results in a visible reduction of enlarged pores and improves skin texture and tone. 

Laser Genesis: 
This medical grade laser technology pulses micro-beams of laser energy into the dermis to stimulate collagen. This improves your overall skin texture and tone.


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COMBINATION SKIN TYPE
Although caring for combination skin isn’t always the easiest, it’s still possible to find procedures that simultaneously combats dry patches and shininess.

Procedures for Combination Skin Type:
3D Signature Facial:
This treatment provides clients a walk-in, walk-out facial experience. This unique facial treatment offers a 3-step approach to treating skin for a comprehensive no-downtime required result. Step 1 includes our Carbon Laser Peel to instantly exfoliate the skin and clear the pores. Step 2 involves Micro-Pulse Laser Treatment passed over the skin for collagen stimulation, reduction of bacteria, congestion and redness. Lastly, Step 3 involves Healite LED Photo-Therapy to improve skin healing, subside active acne and promote skin rejuvenation. 

Laser Genesis: 
This medical grade laser technology pulses micro-beams of laser energy into the dermis to stimulate collagen. This improves your overall skin texture and tone.

Posted By Poppy Elvy (Clinic Manager)

​Our dermal specialist has been known for over a decade for the success of his unique and appearance-conscious approach to mole removal. 

Even today a lot of people do not know unsightly moles, that are not potentially cancerous, can be easily removed with today's latest medical grade laser technologies, that make the approach of using a surgical knife seem barbaric.

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Cosmedix Clinics is ensuring all clients that business will be maintained but restricted to one-on-one client consultations only. Increased infection prevention practices will commence. As we are a medical facility, we will operate under strict guidelines and increased hygiene standards.

It is of great importance the safety of our clients and staff are met so we have implemented various actions to reduce/ prevent the risk of infection and spread.

These include:

• Requirement of clients to attend individually and not bring family or friends during their clinic visit (exception for children being accompanied by an adult).
• Requirement of clients to hand sanitise with disinfectant dispensers present throughout the clinic, before and after appointment visits.
• Encouraging customers to use cashless/ EFTPOS payment.
• Cosmedix will sanitise clinic rooms (all working surfaces) with disinfectant wipes before and after each client visit.
• Cosmedix will sanitise rooms and common areas with disinfectant spray before and after each client visit.
• Cosmedix practitioners will thoroughly wash and sanitise their hands and garments between client visits.
• Cosmedix will implement the use of HEPA Air purification systems in clinic rooms.
• Cosmedix will increase scheduled appointment times so only one-two clients at a time are in the clinic.

We will keep you updated of any further changes.

Thank you for your understanding.
Cosmedix Clinic