The Victorian Cosmetic Institute

THE Victorian Cosmetic institute use the latest research, products and technology to assist their team of specialised cosmetic doctors in bringing you the most up-to-date techniques in non-surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures.

The Institute specialises in non-surgical facial treatments, and when possible, participate in providing those with medical conditions that cause physical disfigurement charitable treatments for free.

The Institute prides itself on providing its individual clients with:
• Honest advice about the best and most effective treatments;
• Realistic expectations of what can be achieved;
• Carefully explained benefits and risks;
• Reduced or minimised discomfort associated with the procedures;
• The most up-to-date information on cosmetic procedures;
• The best products and equipment;
• An assurance that all staff undergo continuing clinical training and
• A pleasant, friendly and relaxing environment

Dermal Fillers

The lost volume in static wrinkles, lines and folds can be filled using derma fillers. Derma fillers are not like anti-wrinkle injections, and they will not change the facial muscle contractions.

Wrinkles due to facial expression are best treated with anti-wrinkle injections, whereas generally, dermal fillers are used in the treatment of wrinkles, lines, and folds that appear at rest, rather than those that appear during facial expression.

The ageing process is also often known as facial volume loss, and you can use dermal fillers to help replenish this volume loss and to create a new, fresher, rejuvenated look for the face.


Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Fast Facts
- Anti-Wrinkle Injections last 3-4 months and take effect after 7-14 days;
- Anti-Wrinkle Injections are safe and effective in reducing wrinkles;
- Anti-Wrinkle Injections help to prevent permanent wrinkle etching lines, which are caused by constant muscle contraction;
- Anti-Wrinkle Injections can be used on frown lines, crow’s feet and lines on the forehead;
- Can help to relax certain muscles that often cause wrinkles in the face;
- Certain muscles reduce the “gummy smile” and can slim the jaw line and stop the “jowling” downward pull of neck muscles.
- Anti-Wrinkle Injections can be used to reduce teeth grinding and reduce the size of the masseter (chewing) muscle, as well as help reduce excessive sweating conditions known as hyperhidrosis in the underarm and palms;
- Anti-Wrinkle Injections are often used to treat dynamic wrinkles in conjunction with dermal fillers.


Laser hair removal & reduction

Laser hair removal can help reduce unwanted hair that is usually removed by plucking, shaving or waxing to make hair management an easier task.

Laser hair removal is a process that helps to reduce hair growth and increase the manageability of excess hair in the long-term.

Laser Hair Removal has been used since the 1990's and uses laser energy to selectively target and disrupt hair follicles, whilst leaving the skin unaffected.

Fast Laser Hair Removal Facts
- All laser treatments  are supervised by qualified doctors;
- Lasers are preferentially attracted to the hair over the skin, and therefore the hair is selectively targeted;
- Different lasers are used for different skin/hair type combinations including;
      o Olive to dark skin, fine hairs (Apogee Elite 1064nm, Medlite laser 1064nm) 
      o Olive to dark skin, coarse hairs (Apogee elite 1064nm, Gemini laser 1064nm) 
      o Fair skin, fine hairs (Apogee Elite 755nm, Ruby laser 694nm)
      o Fair skin, coarse hairs (Apogee Elite Laser 755nm, Ruby laser 694nm)
- For longer-lasting results multiple sessions are required to achieve this;
- Hair removal with lasers is not totally permanent, and maintenance sessions may be required;
- IPL (intense pulsed light) is not used at The Victorian Cosmetic Institute, as it is not as specific to the hairs and has more chance of affecting the skin than laser
- Hair removal with laser is usually partial rather than complete;
- The treated area should not be waxed or plucked prior to treatment
- Four different lasers are used at The Victorian Cosmetic Institute for laser hair removal


Other popular treatments at The Victorian Cosmetic Institute include:
• Dermabrasion
• Non surgical face lifts
• Wrinkle treatments
• Tattoo removal
• Birthmark reduction
• Leg vein & spider vein treatments
• Treatment for Sunspots & Freckles
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Treatments to remove Acne Scarring

The Victorian Cosmetic Institute has also added an online skincare store that offers a range of skincare & cosmetic products handpicked by cosmetic physicians at the Institute.