Acne
Treatment
Programs

Don't let acne affect your self-confidence. At Rejuven8 Cosmetix Dr Lindsey Hooke has developed an acne program that actually works.

Acne affects 1 in 5 men, women and children in Australia and is a treatable medical condition.
Failure to treat acne can result in scarring and can adversely affect self-confidence and self-esteem
Acne is not caused by a bad diet although a healthy skin is usually a reflection of a healthy diet – so eating healthy will help with your acne treatment program.

Our acne programs have an 80% success rate and are tailor made to the particular type or severity of acne that presents to the clinic. Acne is a condition based on 4 attributing factors:

Skin congestion with clogged blocked pores The blockage can be caused by:
- Dead skin cells - As top layers of skin are shed, skin cells from the deeper layers of the skin move towards the surface. They then move upwards, progressively flatten and become drier as they die. Dead skin cells should fall off the surface of the skin but sometimes they need help, as the "glue" that binds the cells together is very effective.
- A build-up of make-up or creams - Creams and oils such as moisturisers and sunscreens, applied to the surface of the skin increase the amount of oil present which in turn further blocks pores. People with acne should only use creams or oils on their skin as directed by the team at Rejuven8 Cosmetix. Most cosmetic foundations consist of particles suspended in a cream base. The cream is bad for acne but the particles are also bad as they enter the open pores and add to the dead skin cell plug obstructing the pore.
- Environmental pollutants
- Dust and dirt
Skin Infection – an overgrowth of naturally occurring bacteria
Skin Inflammation – the skin acts as if it is wounded and reacts to this damage with increased inflammation
Hormonal Influences – both male and female hormones can play a part in increasing oil production that becomes trapped under the skin and thereby exacerbate acne in some situations

So the aim of our acne programs is to:

Provide a skin care regimen to clear congestion and blocked pores and prevent future breakouts
Clear any existing infection with the use of antibiotics where necessary
Clear blemishes, redness and the visual appearance of inflammation in the area affected
Balance out any hormonal influences where necessary
Prevent scarring

Each acne program is tailor made for the individual client and may contain a number of treatment modalities. It may include some or all of the following:

Cosmetic Grade Skin Care
Young Blood Makeup & Young Blood Makeup Artist
Microdermabrasion
Chemical Peels
Essential Home Care Products
Laser Genesis
IPL Skin Rejuvenation
Respect Your Skin Treatments
Antibiotics (prescribed only by a doctor)
Anti-inflammatories and hormonal regulators (prescribed only by a doctor)

The Team at Rejuven8 Cosmetix are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of acne and a uniform approach is used throughout the clinic to achieve the best possible outcome. However, as the owner of Rejuven8 Cosmetix, Dr Lindsey Hooke is a respected Cosmetic Physician who has developed a close working relationship with Consultant Dermatologists on the Coast over the last 20 years and she therefore has a direct referral base should additional therapy be required.