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Treatment Layering. A Smarter Approach to Skin Rejuvenation.

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The beauty and aesthetics industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. With ongoing advancements in aesthetic medicine, today’s Skin & Laser Clinics offer more treatment options than ever before. From laser technologies and microneedling to medical grade peels, skin tightening and LED light therapy, it’s natural to wonder: should these treatments be performed individually, or can they be combined for better results?

The answer lies in a modern approach known as treatment layering.

Treatment layering is a strategic method of combining multiple skin treatments to address different concerns simultaneously, while respecting the skin’s natural healing processes. When performed correctly, layering can achieve more comprehensive results, often in fewer sessions, helping you reach your desired outcome sooner and more efficiently.

At Australian Skin Face Body (ASFB), treatment layering is a cornerstone of care and a key point of difference. As a Plastic Surgery, Skin & Laser Clinic under the guidance of Mr Ian Holten (MED0001130662), Registered Medical Practitioner and Specialist Plastic Surgeon, ASFB brings together medical oversight, advanced technology and highly trained doctors, nurses, clinicians and therapists to deliver tailored, holistic skin solutions.

What Is Treatment Layering?

Treatment layering involves carefully combining different treatment modalities, such as laser therapies, microneedling, radiofrequency, medical-grade peels and LED light therapy. Each treatment targets a different layer or function of the skin, working together to enhance overall results.

Rather than treating one concern at a time, layering allows the dermal team to address multiple concerns  – including texture, tone, pigmentation, redness, fine lines, skin laxity and collagen stimulation –  in a more efficient and comprehensive way.

Think of it as a personalised training program for your skin: strategic, considered and designed to deliver long term improvement, not just a quick fix.

Why Layer Treatments?

No two skins are the same and most people don’t present with just one concern. Sun damage may sit alongside pigmentation, fine lines, acne scarring or loss of skin firmness. 

Key benefits of treatment layering include:

  • More comprehensive and balanced results
  • Enhanced collagen stimulation
  • Reduced overall downtime
  • Efficient use of appointment time
  • Treatments tailored to skin condition, lifestyle and long term goals

Importantly, layering is not about doing more. It’s about doing what is right,  in the correct order, at the appropriate intensity, and with adequate recovery time.

When treatments are planned thoughtfully, patients often achieve their desired endpoint sooner, with greater satisfaction.

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A Personalised Skin Consultation Comes First

Every treatment journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. During this appointment, your skin concerns, goals and expectations are carefully discussed.

This allows us to determine which technologies and treatments are best suited to your skin, what level of downtime may be required, and how treatments can be layered or staged to achieve optimal results. You then have the knowledge to make an informed and confident decision.

Examples of Treatment Layering at ASFB

Some of the treatment combinations offered at Australian Skin Face Body include, but are of course not limited to:

RF Microneedling + Stem Cell Ampoule + LED Light Therapy

This combination is designed to improve skin texture, fine lines and firmness while supporting collagen production and healing. RF microneedling stimulates deep collagen remodelling, followed by the application of a stem cell ampoule delivered through the micro-channels created during treatment. LED light therapy completes the session, helping to reduce inflammation, calm redness and accelerate recovery.

CO₂ CoolPeel Laser + Medical Grade Peel

CO₂ CoolPeel laser is a resurfacing treatment designed to improve pigmentation, sun damage and uneven tone, while minimising downtime. A carefully selected medical-grade peel may then be layered to further enhance cell turnover and elevate results by targeting the skin’s surface layers.

Vascular Laser + LED Light Therapy

Ideal for redness, rosacea and inflammation, this combination helps calm the skin while strengthening the skin barrier. LED therapy supports healing, enhances treatment outcomes and reduces recovery time.

Ultraformer MPT Skin Tightening + Peel + LED

This layered approach supports gradual, natural-looking rejuvenation. Ultrasound energy is delivered to deeper skin layers to stimulate collagen contraction and lifting, followed by a tailored peel to address surface texture and pigmentation. LED therapy completes the treatment, supporting healing and reducing inflammation.

Each of these combinations is tailored, not templated, and guided by clinical expertise rather than trends.

Effective treatment layering requires more than access to advanced devices. It demands a deep understanding of skin biology, treatment sequencing, device settings and recovery timelines.

ASFB’s experienced dermal clinicians and therapists are extensively trained across a wide range of technologies, allowing them to safely and precisely customise treatments for each individual. This expertise is supported by modern equipment and a broad suite of advanced devices, enabling true personalisation rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Under Mr Ian Holten’s medical guidance, ASFB integrates surgical, non-surgical and skin therapies to ensure patients are supported across all aspects of skin, face and body care.

Mr Ian Holten (MED0001130662) MBBS MD FRACS FRCS (Plast) Lon

Timing Matters

While some treatments can be layered within a single session, others are best spaced over weeks or months. This approach respects the skin’s natural healing cycle and often leads to better, longer-lasting results.

Certain treatments, such as CO₂ laser resurfacing, are best performed during cooler months, while hydrating and calming treatments — including peels and LED therapy — can be performed year round.

The ASFB dermal team carefully plans treatment pathways around seasonal considerations and will guide you on when to combine treatments and when to allow your skin time to respond.

Where can I begin?

One of ASFB’s most requested combination treatments is the ASFB Signature Treatment. This begins with the Genesis laser to stimulate collagen production and reduce redness, followed by a tailored peel to refine texture, pigmentation and dead skin cell build-up. The treatment concludes with LED light therapy, enhancing results, reducing inflammation and supporting overall skin health.

The Takeaway

Treatment layering represents the future of skin rejuvenation: personalised, strategic and evidence based. At Australian Skin Face Body, it’s not about doing more treatments –  it’s about doing the right treatments, in the right way, for healthier, stronger and more resilient skin.

As a leading Plastic Surgery, Skin & Laser Clinic in Geelong with many years of experience, ASFB continues to elevate results by combining advanced treatments with expert clinical care, accelerating outcomes, achieving desired results, while prioritising skin health.

Book your consultation at Australian Skin Face Body Today! t: 1300 502 732

5 Skin Health Trends

5 Latest Skin Health Trends

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The focus on skin health has never been stronger. Gone are the days of quick fixes and harsh skin treatments with long recovery times. Today’s approach is smarter, more personalised, and focused on long-term skin wellness. The philosophy at Australian Skin Face Body (ASFB) aligns perfectly with this evolution, combining science, technology, and care to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

So, what’s new and what are some simple at-home tips to help you get the most out of your professional skin treatments?

  1. Treatment Layering

A game changer in modern skincare is treatment layering: combining multiple treatments in a single session to address several concerns at once. Think of it like a personal training session for your skin – strategic, efficient, and tailored to maximise results. ASFB popular combinations include: RF Microneedling + LED Light Therapy + Stem Cell Ampule to target fine lines, texture and to boost collagen production for deep, multi-skin layer rejuvenation.

At-home tip: Support your results with consistent skincare. Hydration and daily SPF application are non-negotiable.

ASFB top pick is RATIONALE #3 Tinted Serum SPF50+

  1. Skin Barrier Repair

After years of over exfoliating and overusing harsh active ingredients, many people are rediscovering the importance of a healthy skin barrier. A strong barrier is essential for preventing sensitivity, dryness, inflammation and even acne breakouts. In-clinic barrier repairing treatments such as medical-grade peels and LED therapy can help restore hydration and calm stressed skin.

At-home tip: Look for serums containing niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to strengthen your skin barrier between treatments. Using a cleanser that is more of a cream base will be less drying on the skin.

ASFB top picks are RATIONALE #4 Cleanser and the #1 The Hydragel.

Ultrafomer MPT

  1. Non-Surgical Face Lifting

Non-surgical face lifting, skin tightening and contouring continues to surge in popularity, thanks to advancements in ultrasound technology otherwise known as HIFU. Devices such as Ultraformer MPT offer impressive tightening and contouring by stimulating collagen production deep within the skin, delivering natural, gradual results without surgery. With a healthy lifestyle and quality skincare, Ultraformer MPT results can last up to 12 months. Treatment areas include jowls, chin (double chin), general skin laxity on the neck and décolletage, the nasolabial fat pads (cheeks), and eyes (brow lift).

At-home tip:. ASFB top skincare picks are RATIONALE #6 Night Cream with collagen supporting cosmeceuticals including retinol and Retinal and DNA repair Enzymes or Biopelle Retriderm Serum.

  1. Science Backed Skincare

Today’s skincare consumers are more informed than ever and they’re seeking both results and responsibility from products. The focus is shifting toward sustainable, ethically sourced, and scientifically proven formulations.

At-home tip: Choose quality over quantity. A few well-formulated products – cleanser, moisturiser, SPF, and a targeted serum – can outperform a shelf full of trending products.  Look for proven actives like Vitamin A, niacinamide, and peptides.

ASFB top tip: explore RATIONALE Discovery Kits.

RATIONALE Discovery Kit

  1. Preventive Skin Health

The best way to treat ageing is to prevent it by maintaining long-term skin health through consistent care both in-clinic and at home. Regular skincare consultations, LED sessions, lasers and medical-grade treatments can all help preserve collagen, elasticity, and clarity.

At-home tip: Think of your skincare routine as an investment, not a quick fix. Use an antioxidant paired with an SPF to combat oxidative skin stress caused by UV cellular damage.

ASFB top picks are RATIONALE #2 Hydragel and #3 Tinted Serum SPF50+

The future of skin health is customised to the individual.  Australian Skin Face Body combines advanced technology, medical expertise, and tailored care to help every individual achieve their healthiest, most radiant skin, today and into the future.

Book your consultation at Australian Skin Face Body Today! t: 1300 502 732

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Tightening Your Skin with Ultraformer: Available in Geelong and Ballarat!

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Ultraformer is a game changer for lifting, contouring, and tightening the face, neck and decolletage.

Have you noticed sagging skin around your jowls, jawline, and under the chin?

Troubled by loose skin around the eyelids or nasolabial folds, commonly known as “smile lines” or “laugh lines”?

If you’re looking to tighten skin, regain facial contours, and address fine lines and wrinkles, then you might be interested in a new cutting-edge ultrasound technology available at Australian Skin Face Body Geelong and Ballarat.

The Ultraformer MPT device offers a non-surgical solution for lifting, contouring, and tightening the face, neck, and décolletage.

So, how does the Ultraformer MPT work?

As we age, the dermis layer synthesises less collagen. The treatment uses a variety of ultrasound waves that cause minor inflammation and fibroplasia (the growth of tissue associated with wound healing), stimulating new collagen formation. Skin layers are targeted with focused energy, heating them to 60-70 degrees – the ideal range for collagen denaturing and micro tissue contraction. This typically creates a skin tightening effect and assists with wrinkle reduction.

Although heat is used, most patients find the treatment comfortable. Best of all, downtime is minimal, allowing most people to resume regular activities immediately.

The number of treatments required depends on the area being treated, with results often visible after just one session. As collagen regeneration continues, improvements can be seen for up to six months post treatment. With proper aftercare, benefits may last around a year. Really, it’s a set-and-forget treatment.

Dermal Clinician, Fiona Priddle says that the jowl area is the most commonly treated.  Fiona’s patients describe the results as providing a “supported, lifted effect” to the treated area.

Ultraformer is Geelong Nurse Injector, (NNMW0001108079) Lara Bain’s favourite treatment.  Lara may recommend the Ultraformer in combination with other treatments and this can be discussed with Lara at your next consultation on reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Australian Skin Face Body are highly trained in all forms of skin tightening, ranging from lasers, RF devices, and medical-grade deep peels, to PDO threads and surgical techniques.

We take into account your lifestyle, and goals to come up with a treatment plan just for you.

Ultraformer is available at our Ballarat and Geelong Skin & Laser Clinics. 

See if Ultraformer is for you! Book your consultation today t: 1300 502 732

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Ultraformer tightens around the eye area. Actual patient, used with permission.
Lara Bain and Fiona Priddle
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3 Tips to Protect Your Skin this Summer

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As the Summer days linger, we need to protect our skin from the harsh Australian sun. The sun’s rays may give us what we call a “healthy glow”, but what it really happening to our skin? The increase in melanin produced in our epidermis is what causes a sun tan. Ultraviolet (UV) rays trigger the […]

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EMEPELLE. Skincare for Oestrogen Deficient Skin.

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Emepelle. Helps rejuvenate, restore and rebalance skin affected by menopause. 

Emepelle is a line of skincare products to help improve the visible signs of ageing caused by menopause, by harnessing the restorative benefits of patented MEP technology. 

Emepelle with MEP technology helps improve: 

  • Hydration
  • Luminosity
  • Firmness
  • Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 

Emepelle skincare products help restore the natural function of Oestrogen Deficient Skin and are further fortified with other proven anti-ageing ingredients for added benefits. 

There are three products in the range: Emepelle Serum, Emepelle Night Cream, Emepelle Eye Cream. 

You can purchase Emepelle skincare in person at our Geelong and Ballarat clinics. 

Our demal team will advise if Emepelle is right for you. 

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How Menopause affects the skin

Menopause is a natural part of ageing that normally happens between the ages of 45 to 55 as a woman’s oestrogen levels decline.

Did you know that menopause also has a dramatic impact on your skin? 

Oestrogen plays an essential role in maintaining healthy, radiant skin. 

A decease in Oestrogen leads to Oeastrogen Deficient Skin, a key factor in visible and structural changes in the skin such as dryness, dullness, thinning, fine lines and wrinkles. 

Let’s see the products in the range: 

Emepelle Serum

Silky. Lightweight. Reinvigorating. 

Benefits: 

  • Helps reinvigorate the skin’s natural source of radiance for more healthy, youthful looking skin. 
  • Fast absorbing, oil-free formulation layers with other produces under makeup. 

Key Ingredients: 

MEP Techology | Anti-oxidants| Niacinamide | Peptides | Hyaluronic acid 

 

Emepelle Night Cream 

Luxurious. Nourishing. Restorative. 

Benefits: 

Harnesses the skin’s nighttime repair activities to help restore vitality and luminosity to ageing skin

Rich formulation to maximise hydration and nourishment. 

Key Ingredients: 

MEP Technology | Retinol | Niacinamide | Peptides | Emollients and humectants

Emepelle Eye Cream

Rich. Firming. Rejuvenating. 

Benefits: 

  • Helps firm, nourish and rejuvenate the delicate eye area. 
  • Creamy, lightweight, non-irritating and fast-absorbing formulation, suitable for layering with other products and under makeup. 

Key Ingredients: 

MEP Technology | Caffeine | Vitamin E | Peptides | Emollients and humectants

Emepelle eye Cream
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Hair Reduction: Why Clarity II Laser Is the Clear Winner This Spring

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Laser Hair Removal in Geelong & Ballarat: Why Clarity II Leads the Way

Not all hair removal methods are created equal. While shaving, waxing, or depilatory creams might be quick fixes, they’re often time-consuming and can lead to irritation, ingrown hairs, or thinning results. That’s where medical-grade laser hair removal comes in—and at ASFB we’ve raised the bar with the Lutronic Clarity II.

Why is laser hair removal so popular?

Instead of removing hair from the surface, laser targets the hair follicle itself. Over a series of sessions, this process significantly slows regrowth. Compared to instantaneous but temporary methods like shaving or painful waxing, laser offers far longer-lasting smoothness.

What makes the Clarity II special?

It uses a unique dual-wavelength system (755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG)perfectly tailored for treating all skin types safely and effectively. T

The built-in IntelliTrak™ technology ensures even, efficient coverage, while real-time temperature sensing and advanced cooling reduce any discomfort. And thanks to its larger spot sizes and fast repetition rates, treatment is both quick and efficient. 

IPL vs Laser: A quick breakdown

Unlike lasers, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) delivers a broad spectrum of light and is less precise—making laser hair reduction more targeted and effective. And unlike shaving or waxing, laser reduces hair growth over time and helps prevent common side effects like ingrown hairs.

Great news for you!

This Spring, we’ve made it easier to book laser hair reduction: Dianne Jarvis in Geelong and Stephanie Nunn in Ballarat have expanded appointment availability.

Because our hair removal treatments are so popular, you may see waitlists, so we’re thrilled to offer more access for our valued patients. 

Ready to go smoother?

Our dermal team can assess your goals and design a plan that’s just right for you.

Book your hair reduction consultation today!  t: 1300 502 732

*Individual results may vary. Any procedure carries risks. Your therapist will discuss these risks, and how you can reduce them before and after treatment, in your consultation.

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Skin Cancer & Mole Checks

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Don’t Wait. Book Your Skin Cancer & Mole Check Today! 

Ballarat – t: 5339 9099  |  Geelong – 5221 8444

Your skin can’t wait. Neither should you. 

At Australian Skin Face Body, our doctors and nurse practitioners are highly trained and experienced in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

With a recent expansion of our medical team in Ballarat, it’s now faster and easier for regional Victorians to schedule their annual skin check.

Why You Need a Skin Check 

  • 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime*
  • Regional Victorians are 47% more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma than those in major cities
  • Skin cancer doesn’t always hurt, itch, or look suspicious and it doesn’t always start as a mole. Many grow quietly – painless, hidden, and easy to miss.

The good news is that skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early.

Remember, early detection saves lives. 

What’s Involved? 

  • A comprehensive, full-body skin and mole check
  • Assessment by our experienced doctors or nurse practitioners

If abnormalities are detected, on-site skin cancer treatment is available in Geelong and Ballarat, with minor surgical procedures performed in our modern, fully equipped clinics.

Why Act Now? 

If it’s been more than 12 months since your last skin check, you could already be at risk.

Spring and summer mean more time outdoors – now is the time to protect yourself.

With more people booking ahead of warmer months, spots will fill quickly.

Book Your Skin Cancer & Mole Check Today! 

Ballarat – t: 5339 9099  |  Geelong – 5221 8444

No referral is required from your GP to see one of our highly experienced team. Just call us today! 

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ASFB Proud Sponsor: Catwalk4Cancer

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ASFB Sponsor of Geelong’s Most Glamorous Charity Night 

Catwalk4Cancer 2025 

Australian Skin Face Body was a proud sponsor of the spectacular Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer 2025, presented by Barwon Health Foundation.

Now in its 15th year, Catwalk4Cancer is a beloved fixture on Geelong’s social calendar – a vibrant celebration of fashion, community and compassion, all in support of lifesaving cancer care at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre and Cancer Services.

 

Hosted by beloved TV star Gorgi Coghlan

A passionate advocate and talented performer, Gorgi brought heartfelt connection to this year’s event, with her brother currently receiving cancer treatment at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre. Her presence promises a personal and powerful energy to the night.

 

A Night to Illuminate

This year’s event featured a stunning “illumination” theme, using breathtaking light projections to elevate each fashion moment.

Bold colours, radiant patterns, and an electric atmosphere – all in support of those facing cancer right here in our region.

Geelong’s amazing premier fashion fundraiser, and team Australian Skin Face Body attended alongside some of the region’s most inspiring designers, performers, and brands.

 

Let’s walk the walk – together.

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Skin Rejuvenation: The Potenza Breakthrough

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Combining RF energy with traditional microneedling, Potenza is tailored to address signs of ageing, blemishes, acne scars, stretch marks.

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Understanding the skin consultation process

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Great skin always starts with a thorough skin consultation. At Australian Skin Face Body, we take the time to assess your skin and your desired outcomes.

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