Your normal clothing is fine, a robe, slippers and under basket are provided for you to get changed into and place your belongings. You may elect to have your treatment with your own attire on if you feel more comfortable like bathers and keeping your undergarments on which is also fine.

Yes and no, in most cases no, as they have a lot of benefits to your skin but scrubs that contain larger particles like shells or apricot kernels may be sharp, cause discomfort or even harm the skin. Most professional exfoliation solutions contain round spheres that will exfoliate your skin without any harm.

Please notify us upon your treatment and our therapists will do our best to accommodate your needs and recommend any products that should not be used.

Absolutely, day spa visits are great for pregnant women as it takes the edge off dealing with hormonal changes and additional stress caused by pregnancy.

There is no minimum age for laser hair removal treatments, as long as there is hair long enough to stimulate, however, we do recommend starting permanent hair reduction treatment after puberty hormonal changes can affect hair growth this time.

Laser hair removal is safe and effective for most people, on some occasions it can be a bit discomforting on certain areas of your body due to the laser penetrating the skin. We recommend not getting this treatment if you are pregnant and should be avoided near the eyes.

You should see your doctor if any rare symptoms occur after treatments.

For the preparation you want to shave prior to your treatment, we recommend two days beforehand, we want little stubble to be present but not long hairs.

Some may find the procedure a little discomforting, kind of like a light rubber band snapping against your skin, for most its an issue but for others, you can consider tropical anaesthetic or numbing cream before your treatment (this can be important in sensitive areas like the bikini line or underarms).

You should expect to see some redness, a little swelling and some warmth. We recommend applying an ice pack or some steroid cream to put on after to calm down the swelling.

For post-treatment, while the area is still fresh

• Avoid direct sunlight
• Do not get a tan in that area
• Avoid very hot showers or temperatures like saunas 24 hours after treatment
• Be gentle to the area
• A glycolytic scrub 14% is recommended to use for 3 – 5 days post-treatment to ensure the hair is encouraged to shed from the follicle and aid in the treatment of ingrown hairs.

A good diet, stress-free lifestyle and a good facial cleaning routine can be a start but not enough to completely combat acne. In most cases prescribed medication is required but for those who are concerned about potential side effects, laser therapy treatments can be a viable option.

Acne Vulgaris, commonly known as Acne is common amongst puberty because sebaceous glands are continually active during this stage which produces more oil and dead skin cells. This results in breakouts, leading to pimples, whiteheads, cysts, and blackheads around the face, chest, shoulders and back.

Most acne focused skin care is formulated with salicylic acid as it is a key ingredient to unclog pores and prevent lesions. It does not affect the production of oil from your sebum, but it can be used continuously to keep your pores clean and reduce your acne from flaring.

The reason behind menstrual acne is the hormone progesterone. It causes an increase in the production of sebum from the facial oil. This can cause excess oil and clog the facial pores resulting in pimple breakouts.

No, applying moisturiser to your skin does not cause acne, in fact, it is especially important to treat acne as it loses up the sebum built up inside the pores. In most cases, we recommend finding a moisturiser that’s made for acne-prone skin, so it does not clog up your pores or aggravate your acne.

No, there isn’t any downtime with our skin tightening treatments, you may experience a bit of redness and swell in particular areas but this usually goes away within 2 – 3 days.

The energy from the radio frequency uniformly heats the inner layer of the skin called the dermis in a controlled manner at 41 to 65 degrees.  The heat will metabolize unhealthy fibres and cells during stimulation to the fibroblast cells which initiates the production of new collagen.

We often see our clients seeing results after results after just 1 treatment, and in other cases can be 2 – 3 depending on one’s skin condition, body area and desired outcome.

Yes, our skin tightening treatments can be performed anywhere on the body and can achieve fantastic results, again results may vary depending on the area of the body.

The main contributing factor to fine lines and wrinkles is ageing, as we age our production of collagen and natural oils decreases, and facial fat stores start to diminish. Which the skin will eventually start to sag, and become drier which creates deeper and more pronounced grooves.

Limiting sun exposure can have an overall positive effect on your skin, having your skin overly exposed to the sun can cause you to age quicker, also known as premature ageing. This is caused by UV light breaking down connective tissue and fibres that support your skin’s youthful structure and appearance.

A healthy balanced diet will always be better for you and your ageing process than eating unhealthily, we always recommend our patients to lower alcohol consumption as this is proven to be an indicator of premature ageing.

These days there are a lot of moisturisers, anti-wrinkle creams and overall skin product routines that have effective ingredients that won’t slow down the process of ageing but will make signs of ageing less visible.

Skin pigmentation spots that are caused by exposure to the sun, age, genetics, or hormonal changes (such as pregnancy), can appear anywhere on your body and usually show as skin discolouration, brown blotches, or small coloured spots. The dark coloured appearance is caused by melanocytes producing an excess of melanin in the specific area.

We often see our clients seeing results after completing a full course tailored to them which can be as little as two weeks, our full course treatments are usually combined with microdermabrasion, radio frequency, and cosmic grade facials.

Although skin pigmentation is harmless, some people may choose to avoid its appearance. To stop it from becoming more prominent, avoid excessive exposure to the sun and use sunscreen to protect your skin from any pigmentation becoming darker.

Pigmentation Removal is suitable for all skin types, but results may vary depending on skin tone.

If your acne is getting too severe then consulting a dermatologist is recommended, which more than likely will have medication and antibiotics prescribed to you to kill the bacteria from inside. Hormonal therapy may also be a suggestion, which again, can come with side effects.

Developing spider veins and dilated capillaries are often caused by genetics and lifestyle over a period of time. For example, an individual is more likely to develop symptoms of spider veins and dilated capillaries if they are standing for long periods of time like those in professions of teaching and nursing, other occurrences are common from being overweight which puts pressure and heaviness on the legs and a lack of exercise which causes reduced mobility in various body parts can also be a common cause.

Spider veins and dilated capillaries will not go away on their own and tend to get worse over time appearing large, redder and more discolouring. Luckily, they don’t cause any health problems and treatment options are available to reduce and remove them.

Getting spider veins and dilated capillaries can be often avoided by taking simple steps like getting regular physical activity, increasing mobility, avoiding being overweight, and not sitting or standing for long periods of time.

This will depend on the current shade of your teeth and how white you want to go, individuals can achieve 3 – 4 shades lighter in just 20 minutes which is visible, spending up to 60 minutes, one can see up to 12 shades lighter which is a big difference and very noticeable.

We advise that the maximum duration of having your teeth under a laser is 60min, and the minimum is 15 minutes, this will depend on the preference of the individual and the current shade of their teeth.

There is no downtime with this treatment, but for optimal results recommend undergoing a routine dental scale & cleaning to remove any decay, tartar and surface stains prior. This is to ensure the best end results.

There are many discolouring causes, most of them are from consumption of darker coloured foods and drinks. (Coffee, red wine, and dark sauces are just a few) as well as smoking and trauma can also cause teeth discolouration.

Yes, studies have shown that whitening your teeth with a carbamide or hydrogen peroxide for the advised duration will not harm your teeth or gums. However, we have seen certain peroxides cause temporary sensitivity if left on too long.

This will depend on your diet, consumption of wine, coffee and other darkening foods daily may cause your teeth to eventually become discoloured again. We always tell our clients to keep this in mind and that whitening maintenance kits can be of great use in keeping your teeth whiter for longer.