Charlie Ralph Clinic provides a range of clinical skin treatments, administered by AHPRA-registered practitioners. Our skin treatment services include skin needling, LED phototherapy, and customised skincare protocols designed to address a variety of skin concerns. A thorough consultation is required before any treatment to assess your skin, discuss your goals, and develop a personalised treatment plan.
Clinical skin treatments are professional-grade procedures performed in a controlled clinical environment by qualified practitioners. At Charlie Ralph Clinic, our skin treatment options include skin needling (collagen induction therapy), which uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate the body's natural collagen and elastin production. LED phototherapy uses specific wavelengths of light to target various skin concerns. We also offer hydrafacial treatments, which combine cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and hydration in a single session.
Your skin treatment journey begins with a comprehensive skin consultation. Your practitioner will examine your skin, discuss your skin history and concerns, and assess factors such as skin type, sensitivity, and any existing conditions. Based on this assessment, a personalised treatment plan is developed outlining recommended treatments, expected number of sessions, treatment intervals, and any preparatory steps required.
The treatment experience varies depending on the specific procedure. Skin needling typically takes 30 to 60 minutes and may involve topical anaesthetic. After treatment, the skin typically appears red for 24 to 48 hours. LED therapy involves sitting beneath an LED panel for 15 to 30 minutes with no discomfort and no downtime. Hydrafacial treatments take approximately 30 to 45 minutes and involve no downtime.
All skin treatments carry some degree of risk. Common side effects of skin needling include temporary redness, swelling, skin sensitivity, and mild flaking. In rare cases, skin needling can cause infection, scarring, or changes in pigmentation. LED therapy is generally considered low-risk. Hydrafacial treatments may cause temporary redness in individuals with very reactive skin. All potential risks are discussed during your consultation.
Results vary by treatment type. A series of 3 to 6 skin needling sessions is recommended for cumulative results. LED therapy benefits are maintained with regular ongoing sessions. Hydrafacial results benefit from monthly maintenance.
Downtime depends on the treatment. Skin needling involves 24 to 48 hours of redness and sensitivity. LED therapy and hydrafacial treatments have no downtime.
Suitability is assessed individually. Skin treatments can address fine lines, acne scarring, uneven texture, enlarged pores, pigmentation, and general skin dullness. Certain conditions may affect eligibility for some treatments.
For skin needling, 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is commonly recommended. LED therapy is often used weekly initially, transitioning to monthly maintenance.
In some cases, skin treatments can complement injectable treatments as part of a broader treatment plan. Appropriate spacing between different treatments is important. Your practitioner will advise on timing.
All cosmetic treatments carry risks. A consultation with our AHPRA-registered practitioners is required to determine suitability. Individual results may vary.
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