Cosmetic Procedures Overview
There are many procedures available to men and women considering cosmetic medical procedures. Ensuring you choose the right one for you is a decision you should make together with your Doctor.
All Fellows of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery are specifically trained in cosmetic medicine and surgery and are required by the College to maintain their skills through a Continuing Professional Development program.
Laser/IPL Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
| Procedure: | Reduction of brown pigmented lesions which may be birthmarks or acquired through sun exposure etc. |
| Length: | Depends on size of area to be treated - few minutes up to an hour. May need series of treatments. |
| Anesthesia: | Often none required, but may have anaesthetic cream or local anaesthetic. |
| Side Effects: | Temporary redness and swelling. Possible temporary or permanent colour change of skin or scarring. |
| Recovery: | Lesions usually darken before scabbing/flaking over about a week. |
| Duration: | Sun exposure may produce new lesions. Birthmarks may redarken. |