Indian and South Asian skin is extraordinarily beautiful, with a rich tone and natural resilience. But this uniqueness also brings specific challenges, including a tendency for stubborn pigmentation, deep melasma, and sensitivity.
Our lead dermatologist, Dr Ritu Gupta, is herself Indian and therefore brings a unique understanding to others with her skin type. Dr Ritu speaks fluent Hindi to ensure you feel understood, comfortable, and fully informed at every step, from consultation to aftercare.
Dr Refresh is Sydney’s trusted specialist clinic for Indian and South Asian skin. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our advanced expertise and culturally respectful care ensure every treatment is safe, effective, and designed to enhance your natural beauty. Discover a personalised dermatological experience that truly understands your skin.
Advanced Pigmentation & Melasma Solutions
We safely target stubborn dark spots, uneven skin tone, and complex melasma using therapies calibrated for South Asian skin. Our goal is to deliver a clear, luminous complexion with natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Precision Laser Therapy (Picosecond)
Our state-of-the-art picosecond lasers are the gold standard for safely treating pigmentation in skin of colour. Each setting is precisely calibrated to fade dark spots and even out your skin tone while protecting your natural complexion.
Acne, Scarring & PIH Correction
Break the cycle of breakouts and the dark marks they leave behind. Our targeted plans address active acne, minimise scarring, and effectively fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) for clear, confident skin.
Anti-Aging & Brightening Facials
Indulge in facials that help restore radiance and texture, and slow signs of ageing. Every treatment is gentle and perfect for sensitive skin, leaving you glowing inside and out.
Skin Barrier Repair & Hydration Therapy
Soothe sensitivity and build resilience from within. This therapy is perfect for calming reactive skin, reducing redness, and strengthening your skin’s natural defences against environmental triggers for pigmentation.
Melasma-Focused Chemical Peels
Gentle, yet effective peels to improve melasma without irritating sensitive skin. Each treatment is customised to reduce risk and create a brighter, more even complexion.
We understand the unique qualities of Indian and South Asian skin, from pigmentation patterns to scarring tendencies and healing responses. Our culturally competent approach ensures your treatment plan is safe, effective, and aligns with your personal beauty goals.
Our treatments are backed by the latest clinical research for melanin-rich skin. You can trust that you are receiving the most advanced and proven methods for addressing your concerns.
Your skin is unique and thus deserves exceptional care. We take time to understand your needs, lifestyle and beauty goals, developing a personalised treatment plan designed only for you. You will feel confident with our support at every step.
Protecting your skin is our highest priority. We use conservative energy settings, perform patch testing, and create tailored plans to eliminate the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, ensuring beautiful results without compromise.
Great skin is a journey. Beyond our in-clinic treatments, we provide ongoing support with home care guidance and follow-up reviews to help you maintain and enhance your results. We are your dedicated partners, committed to your long-term confidence.
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, making it more susceptible to melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and stubborn pigmentation. It also has unique structural characteristics, requiring expert care and gentle, specifically calibrated treatments for safe and effective results.
Absolutely. When performed by a specialist using the correct formulation and strength, a chemical peel is a very safe and effective way to improve clarity and brightness while minimising the risk of irritation.
This can only happen if the laser is used incorrectly by an inexperienced operator. At Dr Refresh, our specialists use low-energy, highly precise lasers (Pico & Q-Switched) specifically designed to target pigment safely in melanin-rich skin, virtually eliminating this risk.
Most patients see significant improvement within 3-5 sessions. However, the exact number depends on the depth and severity of your melasma. We will create a personalised plan designed for steady, visible, and lasting results.
Yes. We will recommend a routine of clinically-proven products that are safe for skin of colour and work in synergy with your treatments to enhance and maintain your results.
Yes. Dr Ritu is a Hindi-speaking dermatologist so you can discuss your concerns and treatment plan in your own language.
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