Your skin has a natural radiance and unique beauty. At Dr Refresh, we celebrate and understand the specific characteristics of Chinese and Southeast Asian skin. We also recognise the distinct challenges you may face, from persistent hyperpigmentation and melasma to increased sensitivity.
As Sydney’s premier clinic for skin of colour, we provide advanced, clinically-proven treatments tailored to your needs. Our team, which includes fluent Mandarin and Cantonese speakers, delivers culturally-attuned care to help you safely achieve a clear, healthy, and confident complexion.
Advanced Melasma & Other Pigmentation Correction
Our treatments are carefully calibrated for Chinese and SE Asian skin, focusing on pigmentation minus irritation of sensitive tones. With our personalised treatments, we reduce dark patches to achieve clearer, brighter skin, minimising risks of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
Precision Laser Rejuvenation & Pigmentation Clearance (Picosecond)
Experience state-of-the-art laser therapy without the risk. We use ultra-short wavelength (picosecond) laser therapies for higher Fitzpatrick tones, providing effective results while protecting your natural pigmentation. You’ll experience improved clarity and texture, as well as reduced fine lines, with these updated treatments.
Acne & Scarring Solutions
Address breakouts and marks with our acne care, exclusively designed for Asian skin. We use treatments that reduce active acne while fading post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) to give you skin that’s clearer, healthier, and brighter.
Brightening & Barrier Repair Facials
Our medical-grade facials and carbon-laser facials will nourish and strengthen your sensitive and pigment-prone skin. These treatments combine brightening ingredients with barrier-repairing therapies, which help reduce dullness and protect against irritation and pigmentation.
Anti-Aging for Pigmented Skin
Stop early signs of aging with our treatments for pigmented skin. These therapies reduce fine lines and bring back brightness through gentle, evidence-based treatments that minimise pigmentation and scarring risks. Your complexion will become smooth and youthful in no time.
Gentle Chemical Peels for Melanin-Rich Skin
Perfect for melanin-rich skin, our gentle peels help rejuvenate and brighten skin without uneven darkening and sensitivity. We customise each peel treatment to safely reduce discolouration and smooth texture to make your skin look refreshed and radiant.
We specialise in caring for unique Chinese and Southeast Asian skin, helping patients with pigmentation, sensitivity and scarring. Our deep understanding allows us to design treatments that work with your natural complexion and deliver safe and effective results.
Clear communication is critical to great skin care. This is why our team includes Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking clinical specialists who will ensure you fully understand every step of your skin care regimen. We will guide you from consultation to treatment, as well as aftercare, in the language you are most comfortable with.
Our treatments are backed by clinical research designed for darker and melanin-rich skin tones. As specialist dermatologists, we provide expert pigmentation management, laser therapies, and other skincare protocols, ensuring effective results and minimal irritation, sensitivity, and PIH.
Your skincare journey is uniquely yours. Our treatments are personalised, listening closely to your concerns and goals to help us design a tailored plan. We ensure lasting care through personalised follow-ups and home care guidance in your preferred language. These will help you feel confident and supported in your treatments.
Your safety is always our priority. We use conservative energy settings, patch testing, and customised treatments to reduce downtime and risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Together with a gentle and caring approach to skin care, we create a treatment experience that’s effective and comfortable for Asian skin.
We believe that true skin health goes beyond in-clinic treatments. This is why our treatment plans integrate your lifestyle, diet, sun protection, and stress management. We understand that melanin-rich skin needs extra care to prevent sensitivity, pigmentation, and premature aging.
Specialist dermatologist, Dr Ritu and her team of clinical staff provide practical, culturally-relevant recommendations to support skin health.
This skin type is rich in melanin, which provides a natural glow but also makes it more prone to hyperpigmentation, melasma, and post-inflammatory marks from acne or irritation. It can also be sensitive, requiring gentle yet effective treatments.
Ultra-short wavelength lasers, such as the Q-Switched and Picosecond lasers are considered the gold standard. Dr Ritu has two different picosecond lasers covering all wavelengths so that all types of pigmentation can be targeted. They are precisely calibrated to target pigment without overheating the surrounding tissue, making them exceptionally safe and effective for skin of colour.
Your safety is our priority. We prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation by using patch testing, practising conservative energy settings, and using personalised treatments for melanin-rich skin. These ensure clear and radiant results without the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Yes. We have in-house Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking clinical specialists to ensure you can discuss your concerns and treatment plan in the language you are most comfortable in.
Most patients see noticeable improvements in their condition after a few sessions. We focus on achieving safe, gradual and long-lasting results.
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