Laser treatments

Use of laser beam allows precise heating and destruction of unwanted component of the skin, such as dilated blood vessels, abnormal pigmentation and benign tissue growth. 

• Vascular laser

Vascular laser targets the haemoglobin of the red cells in the blood, which in tern, heats up the blood vessel walls and destroys these vessels when set correctly. This type of laser is useful for treating 'broken capillaries' of the skin, commonly seen in patients with rosacea or chronically sun damaged skin, diffuse redness of the skin, round red spots (Campbell de Morgan spots) or birthmarks such as port wine stain. 

• Pigment laser

Pigment laser targets melanin in unwanted pigmentary disorders of the skin. It can be used to treat mild pigmentary issues on the face.

• Ablative laser

Ablative laser targets  water found in the cells of the skin and is therefore useful in destruction of unwanted tissue growth of the skin, such as seborrhoeic keratosis, fibrous papule of the nose and many other benign growth of the skin. 

IPL (intense pulse light) therapy

Alternative to the laser therapy, IPL can treat unwanted redness or pigmentation of the face and neck. It also has rejuvenation property to the skin.

Anti-wrinkle treatment

Dr Shirato offers Botox injection for cosmetic indications.

DermaPen treatment

This innovative micro-needling treatment may improve certain acne scarring, facial pigmentation and scars.

Update on cosmetic procedures

As per new regulatory guidelines set by the Australian health practitioner regulation agency (AHPRA), you will need to go through psychological assessment to ensure safety of cosmetic procedure and you will have detailed consent form sent to you prior to your treatment. Furthermore to the recent guidelines, any complaints can be made through the AHPRA.