Cosmetic Surgery Brisbane Queensland Ashbury Clinic is located in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sydney Australia, but caters for both national and international clientele - The Ashbury Team consists of fully qualified cosmetic doctors, doctors and nurses Female Procedures: breast procedures, breast enlargement, breast reduction, nipple elevation, ear surgery, eye surgery, facial procedures, face and neck lifts, boutique s-lift, implants, lip enhancement, liposuction, nose reshaping, wrinkle treatment, laser skin rejuvenation, tummy tuck and varicose / spider veins. Male Procedures: male breast reduction, circumcision, ear surgery, eye surgery, facial procedures, face and neck lifts, boutique s-lift, implants, lip enhancement, liposuction, nose reshaping, wrinkle treatment, tummy tuck, laser skin rejuvenation and varicose / spider veins treatment for men. Cosmetic Surgery Finance Australia Cosmetic Surgery Brisbane Queensland Australia - Request Quote We have practices located on the Gold Coast and Brisbane Queensland and Sydney NSW Australia

This procedure is only offered in our Brisbane and the Gold Coast Surgeries.

For the treatment of

  • Facial wrinkles – around the eyes, side of cheeks
  • Facial lines – around the lips and mouth
  • Eyelid lifts – baggy eyelids, “tired eyes”
  • Acne scars & other blemishes
  • Broken blood vessels
  • Birthmarks, port wine stains
  • Liverspots & pigment spots
  • Benign growths & warts
  • Hair transplants

We are now able to remove surface imperfections and dramatically reduce lines and wrinkles with a new procedure called laser skin resurfacing. We can now also gently remove sun-damaged, aging skin, layer-by-layer using a technology known as UltraPulse 5000C.

The UltraPulse laser uses a very high energy beam of light to vaporize scars, lines, wrinkles, and other skin defects. Laser light penetrates to a very precise, controlled depth, making the procedure safe and predictable, and reducing the risk of scarring or pigmentation problems. Laser skin resurfacing is nearly bloodless, and is performed right here in our office, without the costs and risks of hospitalization or anesthesia.

Because the laser is gentle, comfort both during and after the procedure is improved, and helps with a more rapid return to your normal routine.

This NEW LASER RESURFACING TECHNIQUE, helps clear acne scarring, pigmentation, wrinkles and sun damaged skin. It is a controlled removal of the old outer skin, unlike the chemical peel, where there is no control of the depth of the peel.

Today’s advanced laser technology allows us to safely, easily, and effectively treat many benign skin lesions painlessly, on an outpatient basis. The four main types of laser used to treat various skin conditions are argon, pulsed-dye, neodymium: YAG and Erbium.

According to Dr. James Chen, Cosmetic Doctor at Ashbury Cosmetic and Vein Centre, medical lasers use and intense beam of light to gently remove unwanted, damaged, or diseased cells without harming the surrounding healthy cells. The Laser’s energy may be delivered as a continuous wave of light or in pulses, depending on the treatment and the type of laser used.

Skin conditions treated with the lasers include: aging and sun-damaged skin, tattoos, moles, warts, skin tags, stretch marks, acne, hypertropoic scars, spider veins, and pigmentation.

Lasers have been used successfully at Ashbury in hundreds of thousands of treatments. Laser treatments performed properly, by a trained Doctor, are safe and effective. There are many benefits to laser surgery including little if any pain, no needles for patients, less bruising and swelling and once removed, lesions do not return.

Dr. James Chen, explained that some patients say they feel a slight sting, like a snap of a rubber band on the skin, followed by the feeling of sunburn. Many treatments do not require anesthetics. However, some patients feel more comfortable with a local numbing agent like ice or anesthetic cream. For others, a local anesthetic injection may be beneficial.

How many treatments are required?

This depends of the size, location, depth and colour of your lesion. Spider veins on the face and age spots generally do well with one or two treatments, while darker or deeper birthmarks may require additional treatment. Port Wine stains and hemangiomas usually experience satisfactory results from laser treatments, however as many as six to eight treatment secessions may be required.

Most patients will see improvement in their vascular and pigmented lesions. The improvement can be quite dramatic. However, as with any surgical procedure, there is always a possibility that only minor changes will occur and in rare cases there is no response.

To find out if you could benefit from laser treatments, call Ashbury on (07) 3857 6188 for Brisbane or (07) 55706 800 for Gold Coast.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions for this procedure.

Preparing for Laser

You are being prepared for skin resurfacing. The following steps in the preparation are very important and have to be followed.

Pre Operative Skin Preparation

To start 4 weeks before preparation you need to use the following:

At Bedtime
Retin A 0.1%

In the Morning
Apply Hydroquine 2%
Apply sunscreen Broad Spectrum
Neutrogena Chemical Free Sun Screen SPF 17

Medications

Antibiotic - Keflex capsules 500mg, 4 times a day to start 1 day before the procedure Zovirax 400 mg 3 times a day 1 day before the procedure.

Things to buy to keep at home

  • Ointment - Bactrin
  • Polyspan
  • Dressing - Flexan
  • Tape
  • Ice-Master - buy from chemist
  • White cotton gloves to wear at night so you don’t scratch at your face with long fingernails.

On the Morning of the Procedure

Wash face with soap and water.
Do not eat or drink anything from midnight.
You must have someone to drive you home as you have been given medication.

Post Operative Care

Healing time after treatment is approximately 10 -14 days. During this time your skin will be raw and sensitive. It is advisable not to look in the mirror during this time.

When you get home:

  • Take antibiotics (Keflex) one capsule four times daily.
  • Take Prednisolone 4 capsules (together) daily for five days.
  • Sleep on four pillows to reduce the swelling.
    Take Panadeine Forte for pain if necessary 1 or 2 tablets every four hours.
  • Use Burrow’s compresses on areas that are not covered by dressing.
  • Do not remove any dressings.
  • Take Zovirax daily till healing is complete.
  • Take Valium to help you sleep, 1 or 2 tablets at night.

Next Day:

  • Swelling may occur initially, this will subside as the day goes on.
  • Take Keflex, Zovirax and Prednisolone, as above.
  • Use Burrow’s compresses on the areas that do not have dressings.
  • Go back to the surgery to have your dressing changed (take 1 to 2 Panadeine Forte 1/2 hour before the dressing is changed).

This procedure will continue until healing has occurred. You may wash your hair, shower and go back to your normal routine as long as it is comfortable. Do not stay in bed all the time.

As healing begins to occur your skin will be red and you will need to apply a cortisone cream such as Ergocort twice daily to reduce redness.

An ultraviolet A sunscreen will need to be used such as the Ego Sunsense Toddler Milk or Clinique City Block.

To cover the redness and provide a complete sunscreen protection a heavy makeup may be necessary. The foundation in the Skintech range is designed specifically for this purpose.

Sun Exposure must be avoided at all costs for three months after the laser resurfacing.

Product List for Laser at Home Use (Pre and Post Operative)

Skin Preparation

  • Retin A 0.1%
  • Hydroquine 2%
  • Neutrogena Chemical Free Sunscreen SPF 17+
  • Hydrocortisone cream

Skin Tech Range

  • Cleanser
  • Moisturizing Gel
  • Organic Fruit Acid Complex
  • Protective Base Sunscreen SPF15+

Medications

  • Keflex capsules 500mg
  • Zovirax 400mg
  • Prednisolone capsules
  • Panadeine Forte
  • Valium

Other products

  • Burrow’s Compresses
  • Flexan Dressing
  • Tape
  • Ice-Master
  • White Cotton Gloves
  • Stockinet
  • Sea Sponge
  • Baby Oil

Cost of Procedure
To find out the cost of this procedure use our Online Quoting System or Contact Us.

Treatments available at our Brisbane and Gold Coast Clinics

Windsor - Indooroopilly - Upper Mt. Gravatt - Bundall