Cosmetic Image Clinics is owned and operated by former AMA Qld President and TV Medical Journalist Dr Ingrid Tall who has over twenty years of experience in the cosmetic medicine industry. Our clinic is medically supervised and if experience, credibility and a ‘natural look’ is what you are looking for, then make Queensland’s largest cosmetic clinic, Cosmetic Image Clinics your preferred provider.

We use the latest technology, our staff is highly trained and continuing education in cosmetic procedures is paramount to providing the best results for our clients.

Pigmentation is the colour of a person’s skin. When suffering from skin pigmentation disorders your skin colour will be affected and your skin may look patchy.

There are several types of pigmentation and being correctly diagnosed is essential to ensure that your treatment plan is right for you.

As we mature in years, skin discolouration and pigmentation increases due to:

Sun damage

Hormonal stimulations

Genetics

Skin type

Inflammation to the skin, which includes acne, pregnancy and hormonal therapy, such as the oral contraceptive pill

Pigmentation can be caused by an array of skin concerns or conditions such as:

Freckles

Letigines or lentigos

Age and liver spots

Solar dyschromias

Moles

Seborrhoeic keratosis

Melasma or chloasma

‘Pregnancy mask’ or pigmentation caused by inflammation, known as ‘Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation’

Pigmentation concerns commonly occur on the face, neck, hands, chest or décolletage.

Pigmentation can also be caused by inflammation or injury. Any condition that causes inflammation of the skin (such as acne, infections, or burns) can stimulate and cause over activity in the pigment cells or melanocytes. This causes a temporary increase in pigmentation which may even mimic scarring. This can last for a few weeks, to a few months to even more than a year in duration. Treatment for this can include depigmenting solutions and creams, IPL, laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion as well as UV protection.

At Cosmetic Image Clinics we have a range of treatments to help with pigmentation concerns. You can be reassured that your skin will be professionally assessed in a clinic which is supervised by medical personnel. Some pigmentation problems can be potentially dangerous if not appropriately diagnosed.

At Cosmetic Image Clinics within Aquarius Health and Medispa we can help you with an armamentarium of treatment modalities for pigmentation concerns.

Treatment usually comprises of a multi-pronged approach which may include some of the following:

UV minimisation and sun protection

Hormonal manipulation under medical supervision (this is usually conducted by your GP or family doctor) but our doctors can advise you

IPL Photorejuvenation

‘Fractora™’ Fractional Skin Resurfacing

Laser treatments, such as Laser Microdermabrasion; Carbon Laser Facial; Laser Genesis; Laser Toning

Chemical Peels

Microdermabrasion

Radio Frequency (RF) Surgitron Ellman non-surgical removal of moles and pigmented skin tags

LED Light therapy

We can help you tackle skin pigmentation problems with these treatments, using state-of-the-art equipment such as the nano-second lightning fast Q switched Nd Yag Laser and medical strength products such as the Synergie Practitioner skin care range.

Yes, if you have pigmentation concerns, we can tailor a treatment plan to combat your pigment issues, including the Synergie Practitioner skin care and prescription strength products.

A plan may include: Hydroquinone Cream; Vitamin A Cream; combined with Fractional Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing and/or Q switched Laser Therapy, such as Laser Skin Toning and/or IPL treatment and/or a Chemical Peel.

Or Synergie Practitioner skin care regime to suit your individual needs; Specially formulated Hydroquinone Cream; combined with Fractional Resurfacing Procedure and/or IPL treatment and/or Laser Skin Lightening and/or a Peel.

At Cosmetic Image Clinics we have a multitude of treatments that we can offer you to achieve the skin you want!