If you’ve had a child with adorable freckles, you know how cute they are. But as that child becomes a teen and then a young adult and beyond, it’s very possible they’re not going to feel quite the same way about those brown spots sprinkled prominently across their face and skin that have overstayed their welcome. Let’s take a dive into the world of laser freckle removal and start with a very simple question: Can you laser freckles off? Drum-roll, please… and the answer?: Yes! Laser treatment for freckles really works! How, exactly? We’ll get to that a little later. First, let’s celebrate the f ..read more

Call them what you like: liver spots, age spots, sun spots. But once those small, flat, brown spots have established a permanent home on your face, hands, shoulders, arms, upper back and other areas that have been blasted by our searing-hot sun for years and decades, we just want rid of them. How to get rid of sun spots? Luckily there are plenty of options. What are your options for age spots removal? First, breathe a sigh of relief. When pondering, ‘what are sunspots on skin?’, you’ll find that they are not only a result of prolonged sun exposure but also just a natural part of ageing. Better ..read more

Did you know the process of having tattoos removed in laser therapy relies heavily on the body’s own immune system? Once those high-intensity laser beams hit the skin, they immediately start to break down the tattoo ink particles into tiny fragments. The body’s immune system then processes and removes the fragmented ink particles over time. But you wouldn’t just eat tattoo ink ingredients and expect to get away with it, would you? So is tattoo ink safe for your body to process as a result of laser tattoo removal? Is there a safe tattoo ink? Don’t forget, when your immune system recognises some ..read more

According to the American Psychological Association, appearance-related concerns – including wrinkles – rank among the top sources of stress for both women and men. In fact, the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology reports that those with visible facial wrinkles feel more psychological distress and lower self-esteem than those with less-wrinkled skin. But is there anything that can be done about the causes of wrinkles? What are the causes of wrinkles under the eyes? Of course, the ultimate cause of wrinkles on the face is the inevitable passage of time itself. And there’s nothing we can do about th ..read more

Vibrant, colourful tattoos are the ultimate form of individual artistic expression – because what could be more meaningful than bringing new life to the mesmerising canvas that is your own skin? The good news is that you can get inked in just about every colour of the rainbow, with a skilled artist able to mix the various pigments to tattoo even in colours that were once very difficult – light very light, pastel colours or neon-like hues. But there’s a little bit of bad news, unfortunately – because colour tattoo removal is not a straightforward topic. Are blue tattoos best or worst for remova ..read more

Ok, we’ll admit it – we think every mum is a superhero. And there’s no doubt about the fact that even superheroes have adorable little tattoos tucked away under their cape. But in each superhero tale, there’s a twist – and Supermum has just got pregnant for the second time. And it’s in these kinds of amazing and transformative times that Supermums can sometimes reconsider whether they really want to be an ‘inked’ Mum anymore. So can you get laser tattoo removal while pregnant? Laser while pregnant: Is it worth the risk? Believe it or not, given just how important the health of mums and bubs is ..read more

Do you regret that tat? You’re definitely not alone, because the Journal of the Academy of Dermatology found that about 34 percent of people who get tattoos eventually feel the same way about at least one of them. But there’s definitely something that’s a lot worse than needing to get a tattoo removed – and that’s if it’s yet another case of tattoo removal gone wrong. Choose your laser tattoo clinics wisely! The good news is that laser tattoo removal is extraordinarily safe and effective – especially when a trained and experienced professional is at the other end of that laser. And when the ‘p ..read more

These days, it’s almost harder to find someone without a tattoo rather than someone who is inked. The number of tattoo parlours is still rising at a rate of about 3% every single year, with a recent Pew survey finding that 3 in 10 Australians are now inked – up from 2 in 10 less than ten years ago. In fact, getting a tattoo is now so popular that one of the growing trends is what is referred to as the “blackout tattoo”. What is a blackout tattoo? You’ve probably already guessed what it is – the blackout tattoo is a bold, dramatic, sold black area of pure black ink. They’re popular as a full ar ..read more

Three of the world’s leading dermatology journals agree – rosacea is on the rise. According to the British Journal of Dermatology, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, instances of the chronic facial skin condition increased by as much as 40% over the past few decades. People seeking rosacea treatment Sydney-wide is also on the rise, possibly because stress levels are through the roof but also because the treatments themselves are proving more and more effective – boosting demand. What is rosacea? Characteris ..read more

Do your stretch marks get you down? If you’re a mum, at least you’re in good company – because 9 out of every 10 pregnancies leave their indelible and permanent mark. But even the majority of other women, and even men, deal with often deep stretch marks – which occur not just because of stretching pressure on the skin but also due to simple genetics, natural levels of cortisol, rapid growth, weight gain and loss, surgeries, syndromes and more. But what causes stretch marks isn’t the concern in this article – because you’d rather just know about stretch mark removal, wouldn’t you? Think of a st ..read more