Get your glow on, or try something stronger…
What is it?
Think smooth, hydrated, glowing skin. The Signature Dermal Therapy Treatment is all about instant results that last. We’ve got every skin type covered with this proprietary mix of exfoliation, extractions, laser and light. We add a chemical peel specific to your skincare concerns and top it all off with a customised blend of corrective masks and serums. Capable of treating multiple concerns at once, and personalised for your skin each visit. Exclusive to James Vivian.
Who is it for?
This fully customisable treatment is suitable for everyone. A perfect starting point for clients new to dermal therapies who may feel intimidated by more invasive treatments.
Contraindications
Pregnancy (can be modified by excluding Laser Genesis, Vitamin A, and BHAs)
Oral isotretinoin (can be modified by excluding Laser Genesis)
How it works
Guided by your consultation and skin analysis, we apply a proprietary combination of laser and light therapies, exfoliation and topical cosmeceutical ingredients to target your specific skincare concerns and goals.
How it feels
Each part of the treatment will create a different sensation. Cleansing will feel gentle but thorough, peels will involve some mild discomfort, while laser and light therapies will leave the skin feeling warm and rejuvenated.
Precare
No precare is required.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors.
Downtime
Little to none. Some peels may induce mild shedding; this will be discussed prior to application.
Frequency
To improve specific concerns, we recommend two to three appointments at two- to four-week intervals, followed by a review. Regular maintenance is recommended at four- to twelve-week intervals.
Cost
$305
Boost your results
$360 — Combine with a second dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
Our secret weapon against ageing, redness and uneven texture. Cutera’s Laser Genesis reduces wrinkles, shrinks pores, smooths scarring and evens out skin tone. Awesome all by itself, we like to give this collagen-stimulating treatment a boost by combining it with topical therapies to target multiple concerns at the same time.
Who is it for?
Effective at mitigating and preventing the signs of ageing, Laser Genesis can also be used to reduce scarring, pore size and uneven skin tone; minimise redness; and heal post-inflammatory skin discolouration that can remain following breakouts, such as hyperpigmentation (brown marks) and erythema (excessive redness).
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Oral isotretinoin
How it works
Laser Genesis works by emitting a large dose of laser energy, creating heat that is absorbed by the skin’s microvasculature. This ‘bulk heating’ stimulates collagen and elastin production, reducing the appearance of ageing, redness and scarring, and improving overall skin health.
How it feels
Sometimes likened to the sensation of hot water droplets on the face. Intense feelings of heat can occur but are rare, and will dissipate within seconds.
Precare
No precare is required.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser or your prescribed post-treatment product. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors.
Downtime
None. Mild warmth and subsequent redness may persist for a short time post-treatment. Some peels can induce mild shedding; this will be discussed prior to application.
Frequency
To improve specific concerns, we recommend four to six appointments at two- to four-week intervals, followed by a review. Regular maintenance is recommended at four- to twelve-week intervals.
Cost
$305 — Laser Genesis only
$455 — Includes facial treatment
Boost your results
$510 — Combine with Healite II LED to boost recovery and results.
$710 — Combine with Clear + Brilliant to intensify effects on pore size, skin texture, sun damage and signs of ageing.
$710 — Combine with Dermapen 4 to intensify effects on melasma, pore size, skin texture and signs of ageing.
For the ultimate anti-ageing treatment
$965 — Combine Cutera’s Laser Genesis, Clear + Brilliant and Dermapen 4 for a treatment that stimulates maximum change! Working across several layers and targeting the full suite of anti-ageing concerns at once, this treatment involves a greater degree of discomfort and downtime but delivers results fast!
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
Dermal therapy for the future skincare sage. Teen Dermal Therapy Treatments take control of oily, blemished and clogged complexions, or simply help young people get a head start on caring for the body’s largest organ. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend consultations and treatments.
Who is it for?
Congested, breakout-prone younger skins; teens and young adults looking to improve and conserve the health of their skin.
Contraindications
Oral isotretinoin (can be modified by excluding chemical peels)
How it works
We use steam to deeply cleanse the skin, softening blackheads before performing manual extractions and applying detoxifying masks, acids and vitamins to decongest, hydrate and heal the skin.
How it feels
Manual extractions can cause some discomfort, while chemical peels (if required) can create tingling and warmth on the skin.
Precare
No precare is required.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors. No picking or squeezing!
Downtime
Minimal. Extractions may cause some scabbing, and there may be a couple of days of mild to moderate redness.
Frequency
For rapid improvement, we recommend two to four appointments at two- to four-week intervals, followed by a review. Regular maintenance is recommended at four- to twelve-week intervals.
Cost
$125
Boost your results
$180 — Combine with a dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
Versatile and effective, this treatment targets visible vessels and facial redness. With Cutera’s excel V and xeo platforms, we can target anything from tiny spider veins to large reticular veins, and generalised redness.
Who is it for?
Ideal for clients looking to address prominent facial vessels and redness.
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Some medications (including oral isotretinoin, warfarin, antibiotics, blood-thinners, and long-term aspirin use)
Recent sun exposure
Artificial tan
Active cold sores in the treatment area
Inability to take downtime
How it works
We use light energy to target haemoglobin chromophores in the visible vessels, causing them to coagulate and destruct. The body then redirects blood flow to vessels that lie deeper below the skin’s surface.
How it feels
Laser Vein Therapy causes a hot flicking sensation on the skin, which can feel particularly intense when treatment occurs under the eyes or near the corners of the nose.
Precare
Please let us know if you are using, or have recently used, any photosensitising medications (including antibiotics). All use of vitamin A-based skincare products should be stopped one week before treatment (please get in touch with us if unsure which of your homecare products contain vitamin A). The treatment area should not show any visible signs of sun exposure or fake tan. If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend using an over-the-counter prophylactic to reduce the risk of pre-treatment breakout.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser or your prescribed post-treatment product. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors. Avoid aggressive exercise for 48 hours. An over-the-counter antihistamine may be used at night time only to reduce the potential of post-treatment swelling.
Downtime
Expect at least 24 hours of downtime due to redness and heat in the treated area. Bruising, swelling and darkening in the treated area may persist for up to two weeks. Elevating the head with an extra pillow while sleeping will help reduce swelling, and a cold compress can be used to alleviate post-treatment heat and discomfort.
Frequency
For many visible vessels, a single treatment is often sufficient. For larger areas, we recommend one to three treatments at four- to six-week intervals. For areas covering at least one-third of the face, please anticipate more than ten treatments. Any further treatment required within twelve weeks is complimentary. After the recommended number of sessions, we’ll review your skin’s progress to determine whether further treatments are needed. If vessels return after this time, this is usually indicative of a persistent deeper issue requiring regular maintenance.
Cost
$55 — One to two vessels
$155 — Two to five vessels
$205 — Six to ten vessels
$205 Nasal area
$255 — One-third face
$405 — Two-thirds face $455 Full face
Boost your results
+ $55 — Combine with a dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
+$255 — Combine with Cutera’s Laser Genesis to accelerate the reduction of redness and stimulate new collagen.
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
Cutera’s LimeLight IPL is a light-based treatment that fades skin discolourations, such as sun damage, freckling, hyperpigmentation and generalised facial redness.
Who is it for?
Perfect for clients wanting to reduce facial redness and nonmelasmic hyperpigmentation.
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Some medications (including oral isotretinoin, warfarin, antibiotics, blood-thinners and long-term aspirin use)
Recent sun exposure
Artificial tan
Active cold sores in the treatment area
Inability to take downtime
How it works
We use light energy to target haemoglobin and melanin chromophores in the skin. The energy is converted to heat, allowing us to selectively eliminate visible vessels and excess pigment. Destroyed melanin chromophores will immediately darken before causing a natural exfoliation of pigment.
How it feels
LimeLight IPL causes a hot flicking sensation on the skin, which can feel particularly intense when treatment occurs under the eyes or near the corners of the nose.
Precare
Please let us know if you are using, or have recently used, any photosensitising medications (including antibiotics). All use of vitamin A-based skincare products should be stopped one week before treatment (please get in touch with us if unsure which of your homecare products contain vitamin A). If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend using an over-the-counter prophylactic to reduce the risk of pre-treatment breakout.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser or your prescribed post-treatment product. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors. Avoid aggressive exercise for 48 hours. An over-the-counter antihistamine may be used at night time only to reduce the potential of post-treatment swelling.
Downtime
Expect at least 24 hours of downtime due to redness and heat in the treated area. Bruising, swelling and darkening in the treated area may persist for up to two weeks. Elevating the head with an extra pillow while sleeping will help reduce swelling, and a cold compress can be used to alleviate post-treatment heat and discomfort. Do not attempt to pick, scratch or exfoliate darkened patches of destroyed pigmentation—this may permanently lighten or darken the affected skin. These patches will fall away by themselves in line with your skin’s natural exfoliation process.
Frequency
We recommend one to three treatments at four- to six-week intervals, followed by a review.
Cost
$255 — One-third face
$405 — Two-thirds face
$455 — Full face
Boost your results
+ $55 — Combine with a dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
+$255 — Combine with Cutera’s Laser Genesis to accelerate the reduction of redness and stimulate new collagen.
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
The industry leader in LED technology, Healite II accelerates post-trauma healing, diminishes and prevents acne, stimulates collagen and elastin growth, and instantly plumps the skin from within.
Who is it for?
This treatment is suitable for everyone!
Contraindications
Melasma (can be modified by excluding 415nm LED)
Skin types IV and above (can be modified by excluding 415nm LED)
How it works
We treat the skin using two different light wavelengths, depending on your skin concerns. For acne, pustules and extractions we use 415nm to oxygenate the follicle and reduce the presence of P. acnes, the bacterium linked to the formation of blemishes. For healing, plumping and firming the skin, we use 830nm to directly impact the cell, stimulating collagen and elastin growth.
How it feels
Like basking in the sun without the damaging rays! Your skin will feel quite warm and you will be able to hear the fan in operation. Some clients prefer to wear goggles during the treatment if light sensitivity is an issue.
Precare
No precare is required.
Aftercare
No aftercare is required.
Downtime
None. However, please be aware that when using 415nm, pigment will be immediately visible and may persist for up to three days.
Frequency
For specific concerns, we recommend up to two treatments per week until resolved. This treatment can also be combined with other James Vivian treatments as needed.
Cost
$85 — Healite II only
$160 — Includes pre-exfoliation, chemical peel, or post-treatment mask
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
If Fraxel had a better looking, less annoying little brother, this would be it. Clear + Brilliant is all about preserving and protecting young complexions, whether that means delaying the first signs of ageing, or slowing them down once they’ve appeared.
Who is it for?
Younger skins and those beginning to show the initial signs of ageing, such as fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven tone and pigmentation.
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Melasma
Some medications (including oral isotretinoin, warfarin, antibiotics, blood-thinners and long-term aspirin use)
Active cold sores in the treatment area
Inability to take downtime
How it works
For dull and pigmented skin, we use the Perméa handpiece (1927nm) to resurface the skin and stimulate collagen and elastin production. To treat fine lines, pores and scarring, we use the Clear + Brilliant original handpiece (1440nm) to target structural proteins deeper in the skin.
How it feels
Clear + Brilliant causes a hot and scratchy feeling on the skin.
Precare
If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend using an over-the-counter prophylactic to reduce the risk of pre-treatment breakout.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser or your prescribed post-treatment product. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors.
Downtime
Expect around five to seven days of downtime with dry, rough skin and slight darkening of the treatment area. Mild shedding may occur.
Cost
$455 — Includes facial treatment
Frequency
We recommend two to three treatments at four- to six-week intervals, followed by a review.
Boost your results
$510 — Combine with a dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
$710 — Combine with Cutera’s Laser Genesis to intensify improvements in pore size, skin texture, melasma and signs of ageing.
$710 — Combine with Dermapen 4 to intensify effects on melasma, pore size, skin texture and signs of ageing.
For the ultimate anti-ageing treatment
$965 — Combine Cutera’s Laser Genesis, Clear + Brilliant and Dermapen 4 for a treatment that stimulates maximum change! Working across several layers and targeting the full suite of anti-ageing concerns at once, this treatment involves a greater degree of discomfort and downtime but delivers results fast!
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
Dermapen 4 uses micro-needles to stimulate collagen and elastin production, improving skin texture and reducing the appearance of scarring, ageing, pigmentation and visible pores. We won’t say it doesn’t hurt, but we will say it’s worth it!
Who is it for?
If you’re serious about preventing and reversing the signs of ageing, improving the texture of scarring and reducing the appearance of melasma and redness, this treatment is for you!
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Some medications (including oral isotretinoin, warfarin, antibiotics, blood-thinners and long-term aspirin use)
Active cold sores in the treatment area
Low pain tolerance
Inability to take downtime
How it works
Oscillating micro-needles gently glide over the skin and create tiny channels down into the deeper layers of the dermis. This encourages pin-point bleeding and inflammation, stimulating the skin’s immune response to break down old, damaged proteins and make way for healthy new tissue.
How it feels
Expect reasonable levels of discomfort, particularly when treating the forehead. You will be able to feel vibrations from the Dermapen 4 as it travels over the treatment area, and the skin will feel quite warm afterward. Areas of specific concern, such as patches of pigmentation or scarring, will be particularly tender.
Precare
If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend using an over-the-counter prophylactic to reduce the risk of pre-treatment breakout.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors.
Downtime
Expect two to four days of mild to moderate redness, mild swelling and generalised sensitivity. A dry, flaky appearance may occur for two to five days post-treatment.
Frequency
We recommend three to six treatments at two- to four-week intervals, followed by a review.
Cost
$455 — Includes facial treatment
Boost your results
$510 — Combine with a dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
$710 — Combine with Cutera’s Laser Genesis to intensify improvements in pore size, skin texture, sun damage and signs of ageing.
$710 — Combine with Clear + Brilliant to intensify effects on pore size, skin texture and signs of ageing.
The ultimate anti-ageing treatment
$965 — Combine Cutera’s Laser Genesis, Clear + Brilliant and Dermapen 4 for a treatment that stimulates maximum change! Working across several layers and targeting the full suite of anti-ageing concerns at once, this treatment involves a greater degree of discomfort and downtime but delivers results fast!
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
Cosmelan is a multistep treatment that corrects pigmentation problems and prevents their reappearance, while tightening and brightening the complexion.
Who is it for?
Clients looking for serious melasma results or a very deep peel. This treatment is not for the faint hearted!
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Oral isotretinoin
Active cold sores in the treatment area
Low pain tolerance
Inability to take downtime
How it works
We apply the treatment to your skin at the clinic, and leave it to activate for up to eight hours (you can return home in the meantime). Cosmelan’s proprietary blend of pigment regulating ingredients reduces new pigment formation for up to twelve months, while instigating a deep peel that removes old pigment and damaged skin.
How it feels
The skin can start to feel slightly tender and irritated towards the end of the activation period. After removing the treatment, you may experience some heat and discomfort. In rare cases, the eyes may also experience some irritation.
Precare
If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend using an over-the-counter prophylactic to reduce the risk of pre-treatment breakout.
Aftercare
A post-treatment kit is included in the cost indicated below, and post-treatment protocols must be adhered to for a minimum of three months. The skin will flake following treatment but must not be picked at under any circumstances. This is a very intense treatment but we will be there to help you every step of the way.
Downtime
We recommend hitting your Netflix queue! Expect four weeks of intensive downtime—two weeks of extreme peeling, redness and discomfort, followed by up to two weeks of residual redness and dry skin. During this time, your post-treatment kit will help to hydrate and calm the skin, after which active skincare will be reintroduced to continue pigment regulation.
Frequency
Retreatment may be required annually to maintain post-treatment results.
Cost
$1250 — Includes post-treatment kit. Additional products may need to be purchased after the initial four-week treatment phase to ensure success.
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
This deeply exfoliating chemical peel reduces the signs of pigmentation, leaving behind naturally refined skin.
Who is it for?
Ideal for melasma clients looking to reduce visible signs of pigment without the risk of heat-based therapies, and for clients requiring a significant amount of resurfacing to reveal a fresher complexion. If used over time, the Transform Peel can achieve results similar to Cosmelan without the need for four consecutive weeks of downtime.
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Oral isotretinoin
Active cold sores in the treatment area
Inability to take downtime
How it works
We apply this blend of lactic acid, salicylic acid, retinol and resorcinol to intensively resurface the skin and reveal a complexion that is naturally clearer, fresher, brighter, plumper and pigment free. The Transform Peel also reduces ongoing pigment production, helping to improve the appearance of sun damaged skins.
How it feels
Many clients experience intense heat and mild discomfort, with the skin often still feeling warm and tender immediately after treatment. We can help alleviate discomfort during treatment by fanning or tapping the skin.
Precare
If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend using an over-the-counter prophylactic to reduce the risk of pre-treatment breakout.
Aftercare
Take it easy on your skin for five days, or until any reactions have subsided. Use a gentle cleanser morning and night, along with a moisturiser or your prescribed post-treatment product. As always, you should avoid direct sunlight, and wear a high SPF sunscreen and hat whenever outdoors. The skin will flake following treatment but must not be picked at under any circumstances.
Downtime
After an initial one to two days of tight, glowing skin, expect three to five days of visible shedding and dryness. Your skin may appear darker during the shedding period due to pigment being released from the skin. This is nothing to be concerned about and the skin will lighten once shedding stops.
Frequency
We recommend a course of three treatments at four-week intervals, followed by a review.
Cost
$455
Boost your results
$510 — Combine with a dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
$710 — Combine with Cutera’s Laser Genesis to intensify improvements in pore size, skin texture, sun damage and signs of ageing.
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.
What is it?
Plasma Pen is a skin tightening treatment capable of targeting specific areas with pinpoint accuracy to address the signs of ageing and achieve a smoother, tighter complexion.
Who is it for?
Anyone who’s not big on Botox, fillers or surgery but still wants an effective treatment against crow’s feet, fine lines and sagging skin.
Contraindications
Metals, pins or plates in the treatment area
Pregnancy
Some medications (including oral isotretinoin, warfarin, antibiotics, blood-thinners and long-term aspirin use)
Active cold sores in the treatment area
Low pain tolerance
Inability to take downtime
How it works
Plasma Pen emits low frequency electricity causing the epidermis to instantly contract, while also transmitting heat to the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating new collagen and elastin growth.
How it feels
You are likely to feel some heat and tenderness; however, the skin is numbed prior to treatment, keeping these sensations to a minimum.
Precare
If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend using an over-the-counter prophylactic to reduce the risk of pre-treatment breakout.
Aftercare
We’ll give you a post-treatment product to use twice daily for seven days. You will need to avoid cleansing the area and ensure it is kept dry until post-treatment scabbing has resolved. Sunscreen must be applied frequently throughout the day.
Downtime
Up to two weeks of downtime should be expected, with effects specific to the treatment area. Swelling is likely—especially around the eyes—for one to three days. During this time, small scabs will form on the treated skin. This scabbing will subside in approximately seven days. It is imperative that you do not encourage these scabs to come off prematurely. Once scabbing has subsided naturally, residual demarcations can persist for up to three months. After scabbing has subsided, makeup can be used to camouflage these residual demarcations until healed. This healing process is vital in producing the final outcome, so please do not be concerned at its longevity.
Frequency
We recommend one to two treatments, followed by a review. A minimum of six months is required between each treatment.
Cost
$855
Boost your results
$910 — Combine with a dose of laser or light therapy to boost results.
$1110 — Combine with Cutera’s Laser Genesis to intensify improvements in pore size, skin texture, sun damage and signs of ageing.
+$2 green fee
As a proud partner of Sustainable Salons, we apply a supplemental $2 green fee to all of our services. Your $2 helps us collect and process recyclable materials and provide meals for people in need through OzHarvest. Thank you for supporting your fellow Australians and joining our journey towards zero waste.