The 8 High Tech Treatments To Know About

by Rose Boulton

The start of a new season is always a perfect time to recalibrate, check in with ourselves and refresh our routines, in whatever way feels natural to us. When it comes to our skin, the transition into autumn means a refresh on the skincare we use, alongside the treatments we are opting for. The aim is always fresh, healthy and glowing skin, and this raft of high-tech, safe and non-invasive treatments will help you achieve just that.

Broadband Light BBL

“Melasma is probably the most common thing that we’re going to be seeing in the clinic at the end of summer, everyone’s pigmentation comes out due to the sun,” says Dr. Maryam Zamani. “BBL – or Broadband Light is a souped-up IPL treatment that can be used on the face and body.” Like bright flashes of light, it targets pigmentation, broken capillaries and blood vessels and can be used on both face and body.

  • Discomfort: 2/5
  • Length of treatment: 30 mins
  • Downtime: Potentially swelling, redness and heat.
  • Price range: $

Endolift

An excellent energy-based treatment, Endolift fills the gap between surgical and non-surgical lower face tightening. “The treatment involves delivering energy to the lower face through a micro-fine optic laser (as thin as a strand of hair), which, depending on the settings, can address both skin laxity or excess fat, or both together,” explains Nina Bal.

  • Discomfort: 2/5
  • Length of treatment: 1 hour
  • Downtime: None
  • Price range: $$

Sofwave

Increasingly popular in clinics nationwide, Sofwave is another FDA-cleared collagen-boosting treatment which utilises next-generation ultrasound technology to treat fine lines and wrinkles. Dr. Bal says it is a great preventative treatment for younger patients who want to maintain skin health and elastin levels.

  • Discomfort: 1/5
  • Length of treatment: 15 - 45 minutes
  • Downtime: None
  • Price range: $$

Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

PRP is a popular technique to stimulate collagen and elastin production, boost luminosity and soften signs of ageing. “We combine it with light laser resurfacing using various in-house lasers, microneedling and collagen infusion for a treatment that restores youth and a glow like you’ve ever seen,” says Tammy Goodarzi from The Diamond Face Institute in Los Angeles.

  • Discomfort: 4/5
  • Length of treatment: 30 - 45 minutes
  • Downtime: Up to a week
  • Price range: $$$

Radiofrequency and Microneedling

New advancements in technology and clinical knowledge mean that now radiofrequency and microneedling are more often used together. From boosting collagen and elastin production to addressing uneven skin texture, lifting and firming.

  • Pain level: 3/5
  • Length of treatment: 45 minutes
  • Downtime: Up to 48 hours of redness and occasional swelling
  • Price range: $

Moxi Laser

Dr. Zamani touts the Moxi Laser as a brilliant treatment to boost skin’s overall luminosity. “It is a really nice fractional, non-ablative laser treatment that can be used on the face, neck, hands, décolletage, in fact, everywhere.”

  • Discomfort: 2/5
  • Length of treatment: 30 - 45 minutes
  • Downtime: 24 - 48 hours
  • Price range: $$

Dermalux Flex MD

An excellent all-round treatment for good skin health, LED light therapy is often utilised to supercharge effects, calm inflammation, and help boost collagen and blood circulation.

  • Discomfort: 1/5
  • Length of treatment: 15 minutes
  • Downtime: None
  • Price range: $

Body EmSculpt Neo

Want to improve the quality and tone of the skin on your body? EmSculpt Neo is a dual therapy treatment that heats through radiofrequency.

  • Discomfort: 1/5
  • Length of treatment: 1 hour
  • Downtime: None
  • Price range: $$

Meet the experts

Nina Bal, Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Advanced Facial Aesthetics Clinician BDS (HONS)

Nina Bal is a Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Advanced Facial Aesthetics Clinician.

Dr. Jason Diamond, Plastic Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Jason Diamond is a top facial plastic surgeon.

Dr. Maryam Zamani, Oculoplastic Surgeon and Aesthetic Doctor BS, FRCOphth, MBBS, MD

Dr. Maryam Zamani is a highly respected Oculoplastic Surgeon and leading Facial Aesthetics Doctor.