ABOUT

ASkinSolutions is aimed at providing an interactive portal offering science based reliable and independent information and advice for all your skin concerns. ASkinSolutions is underpinned by the qualifications and experience of a practising Dermal Clinician and a Medical Doctor. We use a web based question and answer format which enables us to directly address your […]

A GUIDE TO TATTOO REMOVAL

 A Guide to Tattoo Removal  With the increased popularity of tattoos in recent times comes an increase in an emerging trend to have tattoos removed.  The motivation for people in acquiring a tattoo vary greatly from being cultural, medical, fashionable, lifestyle, wanting to express themselves in an unique way or an act of rebellion.  When tattoos […]

Answers

Jane November 5th, 2014 Hi Susan, Thanks for the recent IPL treatment I received for my broken capillaries and pigmentation. My skin is looking and feeling great. Just checking about ongoing skin care now I have had this treatment . Jane Susan Dear Jane, Thankyou very much for taking the time to share the progress […]

POWERED BY CHOCOLATE

  Is it stretching the truth to label Chocolate as health food ?  Our favourite Dietitian Lorna Garden gives us permission to enjoy Chocolate over the Easter period….  With Easter fast approaching, an extra food group will soon be added to the daily intake of most Australians.   From milk chocolate, foil wrapped bilbys to fairtrade, […]

Q&A

The following questions have been submitted via the  If you would like to submit a question please  Question was submitted via email August 19 ,2014. HI Susan Thanks for the recent IPL treatment I received for my broken capillaries and pigmentation. My skin is looking and feeling great. Just checking about ongoing skin care now […]

THE BEST OF ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants is a word we hear brandished around frequently, but do you really know why they are good for you, and which are the best antioxidants and why? Put simply, antioxidants are passive sponges to mop up free radical damage, reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress.  These are the culprits behind  nasties such as  wrinkles, […]

Susan Priestley

Susan Priestley BHSc Clinical Dermal Therapies As a Dermal Clinician, Susan has completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences specialising in chronic and acute disorders of the skin. Dermal Clinicians possess a skill set leading to a scope of practice lying between beauty therapists and doctors . Dermal Clinicians are proficient in performing services such as laser […]

ROSACEA

WHAT IS ROSACEA? Rosacea is a chronic incurable skin condition characterised by it’s colour, red, dilated blood vessels and small pimples affecting the central part of the face. Rosacea may be confused with sunburn, sensitive skin rosy cheeks or even acne when tiny pimples are present. There may be associated swelling and an overgrowth of […]

ASK

Ask ASkinSolutions will be pleased to respond to your skin related concern. Please fill out the short form below, and we will get back to you shortly. [contact-form-7 id=”364″ title=”ASK Form”]   Please note that medical information provided by ASkinSolutions, in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as […]

HEALING FOODS

 HEALING FOODS There is little more frustrating for any active person, than being unable to exercise for long periods of time!  Injury, surgery, and illness can lay low even the most dedicated sportsperson, and speeding up recovery time and getting back to daily lifestyle activities, as well as training, is always a priority. In addition […]