The Victorian Cosmetic Institute regularly performs pro-bono work on people who have particular disfigurements that are congenital or acquired. Examples include facial birthmarks and facial tattoo removal with our lasers.
We also support a number of charities including;
Photodynamic therapy is relatively new procedure used for the treatment of acne or pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions.
It works on the principle that those cells that cause the above problems are metabolically more active and produce large amounts of a substance called porphyrins. These porphyrins are sensitive to certain types of light, and when exposed to light can produce toxic oxygen free radicals which destroy cells in the very nearby vicinity. Because these oxygen free radicals do not actually traverse far, they are very specific to the cells that create the porphyrins, hence it is possible to specifically target the problem cells without damaging normal ones.
To stimulate cells to produce more porphyrins, we often add a substrate called 5-ALA which is a precursor to the porphyrins.
At The Victorian Cosmetic Institute, in conjunction with Rofin Australia have helped with the design of a new LED light source for photodynamic therapy. It will have two wavelengths for different skin penetrations and applications. As seen in the picture, it has 6 heads, all aimed at different parts of the face to ensure even coverage.
Dr. Gavin Chan discusses laser tattoo removal, and gives a demonstration on the process.
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Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is a common problem that affects 3% of the worlds population. In some cases, there may be an underlying problem causing the condition, such as hyperthyroidism. In most cases, there will be no underlying cause for the problem.
In such cases iontophoresis is a non-invasive treatment to help with excessive sweating, especially of the hands and feet. It involves placing the affected areas in water that has a small electrical current running through it. The treatment is performed every second day to begin with, and then the interval is increased gradually.
The Victorian Cosmetic Institute now offers this treatment for those who are concerned with excessive sweating of the hands and feet.
We have posted a new video on chin enhancement showing Dr. Jenny Kimmins of The Victorian Cosmetic Institute performing a live demonstration of the procedure.
Chin enhancement can help to balance the profile of one’s face, sharpen the jawline, and help to reduce the appearance of excess skin or fat under the chin.
For more information on chin enhancement and non-surgical facial shaping, click here.
