Skin Care - Frequently Asked Questions

I wanted to share with you the most frequently asked questions in my practice, although they are common (especially during the Summer months) to any person who cares about the livelihood of their skin. If you would like any questions of your own answered by our expert staff, we'd be happy to help.

Dr Jeremy Hunt FRACS
Plastic Surgeon

Normal healthy skin is more than just the surface layers. All of the layers and their components may need treatment.

Aging in the skin begins at age 15 and is largely due to UV sunlight and the destruction it causes. This causes thinning of the skin, wrinkles and a dull complexion.

Medical grade skin care does more than treat the top layers of dead skin. The effects achieved are deep in the growth layer and treatment can correct and reverse the damage caused by aging.

What is the absolute best product on the market to prevent wrinkles?

Simply put - a medical grade skin care program. Each person is different and needs a personally tailored program that may incorporate a number of treatments such as chemical peels, dermabrasion, or intense pulse light therapy. This is the only way to ensure the treatment you are getting is balanced and effective.

Is there anything - ANYTHING - to eradicate dark circles under the eyes?

Dark circles are due to pigment from red blood cells that have leaked into the tissue and are breaking down. The best solution is a medical grade eye cream that employs agents to bleach the dark pigment.

How do you get rid of wrinkles without an eyelift?

Wrinkles around the eye can be improved non surgically by using Botox, and a skin care program to tighten the thin lax skin of the lower lid.

This avoids the down time of surgery though for some individuals surgery is the best option.

Does wearing sunscreen actually prevent skin cancer?

Skin cancer is caused by UV light damaging the DNA of the skin cells.

Sunscreen definitely minimises this process and will reduce the risks of developing not only skin cancer, but also the signs of aging.

How much of a role does sun exposure play in forming wrinkles?

Sun exposure is undoubtedly the greatest cause of wrinkles.

The quality of the skin sadly begins to deteriorate after the age of 15, as the amount of Elastin and quality of the collagen is affected largely by exposure to UV light.

What would a Plastic Surgeon recommend for preventative skin care?

As a medical practitioner, a Plastic Surgeon has access to medical grade skin care programs.

I would recommend an individualised medical grade program for all of my patients.

For more information or a free consultation contact the Sydney Skin Institute or call (02) 9327 1511