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 […]
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?
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+
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.
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.
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.
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
A curation of limited-edition sets, gifts and lips.
You can purchase RATIONALE in-clinic at ASFB Geelong and Ballarat OR online at the ASFB Store.
Perfectly packaged, limited-edition gifts designed to suit every skin type.
The Brightening Trio
A Vitamin C antioxidant skincare set for visibly brighter, more hydrated skin. Plus, an opportunity for you to try the iconic #1 The Serum.
Includes: #2 The Hydragel 50ml, #2 The Light Crème 20ml and #1 The Serum 5ml
Price: $224 Shop Now
The Reawakening Duo
A ceramide-and peptide-enriched duo of RATIONALE’S award-winning cleanser and firming day/night eye crème to reawaken the complexion.
Includes: #4 The Eye Crème (20mL), #4 The Cleanser (50mL), The Orbital Applicator
Price: $242 Shop Now
The Strengthening Duo
This multifaceted hydragel and cleanser duo work to fortify barrier function, boosting hydration and visibly brightening the complexion.
Includes: #1 The Hydragel 50ml and #4 The Cleanser 50ml
Price: $178 Shop Now
Receive a complimentary RATIONALE Gommage Clarifying Polish with all orders of $500 or more.
*Limited time only. While stocks last.
Bold and dramatic, this vivid shade lands just in time for party season.
Offering a hydrating and nourishing SPF30 formulation with impressive colour pay-off, this long-wearing Beautiful Lips special release comes with The Lip Brush – for defined, precise application.
Price: $82 Shop Now
You can purchase RATIONALE in-clinic at ASFB Geelong and Ballarat OR online at the ASFB Store.
A two-step body ritual featuring a gel cleanser and a rich crème for soft, radiant skin.
Body Cleanse + Body Creme (2 x 200ml)
Price: $124 Shop Now
Also available for individual purchase.
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.
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
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:
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.
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:
Silky. Lightweight. Reinvigorating.
Benefits:
Key Ingredients:
MEP Techology | Anti-oxidants| Niacinamide | Peptides | Hyaluronic acid
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
Rich. Firming. Rejuvenating.
Benefits:
Key Ingredients:
MEP Technology | Caffeine | Vitamin E | Peptides | Emollients and humectants
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks to major advancements in non-surgical technologies – like ultrasound therapy, radiofrequency (RF), and fractional laser resurfacing – more people are opting for a subtle, refreshed, and more contoured appearance without the downtime or risks of surgery.
As early as our 30s, we begin to lose collagen and elastin – proteins that keep skin firm and elastic. This can lead to sagging around the jawline, eyelids, cheeks, or loose skin after weight loss or pregnancy. Australian Skin Face Body offers tailored, non-invasive solutions for both face and body.
Non-surgical treatments work in a multi-layer approach, with a combination of medical grade skincare for the top layer; lasers or skin-tightening devices for the deeper layers; and subtle treatments to restore structure down to the bone. This approach stems from a growing understanding that the face ages in layers, and that we need to address all of them to have a truly holistic approach.
For the face, the gamechanger Ultraformer MPT, uses ultrasound energy to lift and sculpt. This device provides a customised treatment procedure for the face, neck and decolletage using the very latest ultrasound technology. Popular treatment areas include contouring of the superficial jowl pads, reducing under chin fat and skin laxity.
Potenza combines RF energy with microneedling to boost collagen, tighten skin, and gradually improve laxity – ideal for mild to moderate sagging on the face and neck.
For overall skin rejuvenation, fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, tailored to your needs, can offer powerful improvements in texture, tone and pigmentation.
When it comes to body skin tightening, there are contouring solutions – targeting fat cells while tightening the overlying skin, improving tone and reducing skin laxity in areas like the stomach, thighs and arms.
With minimal recovery time, most of these treatments, will seamlessly fit into a busy lifestyle.
Consultations on reducing the appearance of wrinkles are also available with Plastic Surgeon, Mr Ian Holten (MED0001130662) and Nurse Practitioner, Lara Bain (NMW0001108079)
*Individual results may vary. As seen in GSCL Magazine, Winter 2025
Images: Actual ASFB patients, used with consent.
Some skin rejuvenation, anti-ageing and laser treatments are best undertaken during the cooler months.
As one of Australia’s premier events for leaders, innovators, and practitioners in aesthetic medicine, the forum delivered a weekend of advanced learning, practical workshops, and forward thinking discussions.
ASFB Clinical Team Leader, Fiona Priddle attended the three-day forum along with Hayley Douglas, and Tayla Marshall from ASFB Ballarat. They participated in expert led panels and live treatment demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Moderated by renowned Specialist Dermatologist Dr Ryan De Cruz, CUCF 2025 brought together world-class speakers and the very best in aesthetic technology. Our team gained valuable insights into how we can further enhance outcomes for our patients across Geelong and Ballarat ASFB Clinics, by applying the latest techniques and evidence based protocols.
Events like CUCF 2025 are not only an opportunity to stay up to date with industry advancements, but a vital part of ensuring our patients receive safe, effective, and cutting-edge treatment options. Attending this year’s forum has strengthened our commitment to remaining at the forefront of aesthetic medicine. By investing in ongoing education and the latest technologies, we’re able to continue delivering customised, results-driven treatment plans tailored to each patient’s skin journey.
Whilst the forum was a jam packed with learning, team ASFB also had some fun along the way – connecting with peers, sharing insights, and celebrating what we all bring to this dynamic industry.
Thanks to the amazing team at Cutera for hosting a first-class event.
ASFB Geelong and Ballarat have the following CUTERA devices:
Excel V+: Vascular and Pigmentation Solutions
Cutera’s Excel V+ is another standout in our technology suite, offering targeted treatment for redness, broken capillaries, rosacea, and pigmentation.
With dual wavelength technology, it safely treats over 20 different skin concerns, restoring clarity and even tone with precision and minimal discomfort.
PICO Enlighten
The enlighten system combines picosecond and nanosecond laser pulses, making it a versatile powerhouse for both skin revitalisation and tattoo removal.
PICO for Skin Rejuvenation
PICO Genesis with enlighten targets pigmentation and uneven skin tone while promoting collagen production for overall skin renewal. This treatment is ideal for patients looking to restore their skin’s natural radiance with minimal downtime.
Learn more about PICO Skin Rejuvenation
PICO for Tattoo Removal
With its powerful and precise wavelengths, enlighten also offers effective multi-colour tattoo removal over fewer sessions, with less risk of scarring or pigment alteration compared to older technologies.
truSculpt: Body Sculpting
At ASFB, we proudly offer truSculpt iD by Cutera – a non-invasive body sculpting treatment that targets stubborn fat and assists in enhancing skin tone.
Using monopolar RF technology, truSculpt heats and destroys fat cells, allowing for effective contouring of problem areas like the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms. With minimal discomfort and no downtime, it’s the perfect solution for those looking for a firmer, more defined physique.
50 Western Beach Rd
Geelong VIC 3220
T: 1300 502 732
216 Armstrong St South
Ballarat VIC 3350
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Mr Ian Holten
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Mr Ian Holten
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Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
