Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Rejuvenation Adelaide
Skin rejuvenation refers to a range of cosmetic treatments aimed at improving skin health and appearance. The goal is to stimulate the skin’s natural processes, such as collagen and elastin production, to address the effects of ageing, sun damage, and other environmental factors. This results in a smoother texture, a more even tone, and a firmer, more youthful-looking complexion.
At Advanced Cosmetic Medicine in Adelaide, we utilise a suite of clinically proven technologies to provide tailored skin rejuvenation. Each device is selected based on its unique capabilities, allowing us to create a precise treatment plan for your specific skin type and concerns. Our treatments are performed by Dr Rahma Targett, a skilled practitioner with a focus on patient safety and exceptional outcomes.
There is no single skin rejuvenation treatment. These are the technologies used at our Adelaide clinic, and the concerns each is generally suited to.
Venus Viva MD: uses NanoFractional Radio Frequency to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, prompting the body’s natural repair response and collagen production. Often considered for skin texture, scarring and fine lines.
AcuPulse CO2 Laser: a fractional ablative laser used for deeper wrinkles, significant sun damage and more pronounced scarring. It creates microscopic channels in the skin to stimulate collagen remodelling. This is the most intensive option and carries the longest recovery.
Laser Genesis: a non-ablative treatment using micro-pulses of laser energy to gently heat the upper layers of the skin. Commonly used for diffuse redness, fine lines and general texture, with little downtime.
Excel V Laser: a dual-wavelength laser that targets vascular and pigmented lesions, including facial veins and rosacea. It is also used for sunspots and age spots.
Ultraformer III: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound that delivers energy to deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin. Used where the concern is laxity rather than surface texture.
Dermapen skin needling: controlled micro-channels created with fine needles to prompt collagen formation. Often used for texture, enlarged pores and scarring.
Rejuran: an injectable polynucleotide treatment used to support skin quality and repair. Suitability is assessed individually.
Mesotherapy: micro-injections used to deliver hydrating and skin-conditioning ingredients into the upper layers of the skin.
Some plans combine two or more of these across a course of sessions. Which combination is appropriate, if any, is determined at assessment.
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Dr. Targett is the founder of ACM and is committed to providing responsible cosmetic care.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most effective treatment for you depends on your individual skin type, concerns, and desired outcome. There is no single “best” treatment. During your consultation, your practitioner will assess your skin and recommend a personalised treatment plan that may include one or a combination of our advanced technologies to achieve the best possible result.
The timeline for results varies depending on the treatment. Some procedures, like Laser Genesis, may provide a subtle improvement in skin radiance shortly after the first session. For more intensive treatments, such as the AcuPulse CO2 laser, the most significant changes often become visible as the skin heals and new collagen is produced over several weeks to months.
Patient comfort is a key consideration. Many treatments, such as Laser Genesis, are well-tolerated and may feel like a warm sensation. For more advanced procedures, a topical anaesthetic may be applied to minimise discomfort. Your practitioner will discuss what to expect during your specific treatment and will ensure you are as comfortable as possible.
The number of treatments required is highly individual. It depends on your skin’s condition, the concerns being addressed, and the specific technology used. Your practitioner will outline a recommended course of treatment during your initial consultation, along with a maintenance plan to help you preserve your results.
Downtime varies significantly between treatments. Non-invasive procedures like Laser Genesis typically have no downtime, with some temporary redness that resolves quickly. More intensive treatments, such as the AcuPulse CO2 laser, may have a longer recovery period with redness and swelling. Your practitioner will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions tailored to your specific treatment.
Cost depends entirely on which treatment is appropriate and how many sessions are involved, so it cannot be quoted before assessment. A single non-ablative session and a course of fractional resurfacing sit at very different points. Current pricing for individual treatments is listed on our pricing page, and the plan discussed at your consultation will set out what is involved for you.
You do not need to decide before you come in. The assessment works backwards from the concern: redness and visible vessels point towards vascular laser, laxity towards ultrasound-based tightening, texture and scarring towards resurfacing or needling, and pigmentation towards a different set of options again. Skin type, medical history and how much downtime you can accommodate then narrow it further.
Yes. The same treatments are used, and assessment follows the same process. Some considerations differ, including facial hair and generally thicker skin, which can affect which settings and treatments are appropriate. You can read more on our men’s treatments page.
Some people are not suitable candidates, and this is decided at assessment rather than in advance. Common reasons a treatment may be deferred or ruled out include recent sun exposure or a tan, active skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area, pregnancy and breastfeeding, a history of keloid scarring, certain medications including recent oral acne medication, and some medical conditions affecting healing. Skin type also matters, because the risk of pigmentation changes differs across skin tones and influences which devices and settings are appropriate. If a treatment is not suitable for you, we will say so and discuss the alternatives.
Often they can, because different treatments address different layers and different concerns. Combinations are staged across appointments rather than performed together, with healing time between sessions. Whether combining is appropriate for you, and in what order, is decided at assessment.