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Explore our latest articles, treatment guides, and skin health tips — curated by the team at Advanced Cosmetic Medicine.

How Much Does a Chemical Peel Cost?
Chemical peel pricing in Australia varies from $80 for a superficial peel to $3,000+ for a deep resurfacing. This guide covers costs by peel...

What Causes Skin Pigmentation?
Facial pigmentation happens when melanocytes produce too much melanin. UV exposure, hormonal changes, genetics, skin injuries and certain medications are the most common causes...

How Does the Cosmelan Peel Work?
The Cosmelan peel blocks tyrosinase to reduce melanin production in two phases: an in-clinic mask followed by months of at-home maintenance. Learn how the...

How Long Is the Downtime After CO2 Laser Resurfacing?
CO2 laser downtime typically runs 5 to 14 days. Here is the day-by-day recovery timeline, what affects healing, and how to care for your...

What Are Salmon DNA Injections?
Salmon DNA injections deliver polynucleotides into the dermis to stimulate cellular repair. This article covers how Rejuran works, what conditions it treats, side effects,...

What Are Skin Boosters?
Skin boosters are injectable treatments that hydrate your skin from the inside rather than adding volume. This guide covers how they work, the different...

Is It OK to Have Sex After a Hair Transplant?
How long to wait before light and vigorous activity, and why exertion puts grafts at risk.

When Do Hair Grafts Become Secure After a Hair Transplant?
Grafts are generally anchored at 10 to 14 days, when fibrin clots are replaced by permanent tissue connections.

What is an Age Appropriate Hairline?
Why a hairline that suits you at 30 can look wrong at 55, and how placement accounts for that.