01 / Understanding your skin

Skin quality starts with an individual assessment.

Bio-remodelling and collagen treatments is the umbrella heading for the skin-focused options on this page. They use different approaches and have different benefits, limitations and recovery requirements.

Collagen helps give skin structure. Changes in collagen and elastin, alongside sun exposure and other factors, can affect how firm or smooth your skin feels.

Dr Khan assesses your skin and medical history before explaining which approach, if any, may suit your concern. Treatment is optional, and results vary between people.

A useful starting point
What would you like to discuss?
02 / Why skin changes

Concerns to discuss with Dr Khan

The brief identifies these possible applications. Each must match the clinic’s actual treatment protocols and the device’s ARTG intended purpose before it appears on a live page.

01
Skin texture

Discuss whether a targeted approach is appropriate for your under-eye concern and whether another treatment may be better suited.

Read about under-eye bags →

02
Skin firmness

Changes in collagen and elastin can affect the skin’s structure and elasticity. Skin-focused options may be discussed when this is the main concern.

Read about sagging skin →

03
Facial support

Hollowing or a change in contour can involve deeper structures as well as skin. Improving skin quality does not necessarily address a loss of facial volume.

03 / Skin-focused options

Treatments to discuss at your consultation

Your plan depends on the concern, your skin, medical history and the recovery you can allow for. These treatments are not interchangeable.
01
Genius RF microneedling
Dr Khan reviews your concern, medical history and suitability, then explains alternatives and the likely treatment plan.

Suitability, settings and the number of sessions are assessed individually.

Explore Genius RF microneedling →

02
Fractional laser resurfacing

Delivers laser energy to small areas within the treatment field. It may be considered for selected concerns involving skin texture and fine lines.

Ask about healing time, sun protection and the risks for your skin type.

Explore fractional laser →

03
Factor4
Uses a serum prepared from your own blood. Discuss the clinic’s treatment method, the evidence relevant to your concern and its limitations with Dr Khan.

Preparation, application and aftercare will be explained before treatment.

Explore Factor4 →

04
Healite II LED
A light-based option that may be used on its own or alongside other skin treatments, depending on the clinical assessment.

The role of LED and its suitability depend on your individual plan.

Explore Healite II →

04 / Skin and facial support

When hollowing is your main concern

Changes around the cheeks or temples may involve more than the skin surface.

A skin-focused treatment does not necessarily replace lost volume. Dr Khan will assess the source of the change and discuss appropriate options and their limitations during your consultation.

The aim is to help you understand your concern before deciding whether to proceed.

Ask at your appointment
“Is this a change in my skin, my facial support, or both?”
This is a useful question to bring to your consultation. The answer helps determine which options are relevant and what they can realistically achieve.
05 / Your consultation

A plan built around your assessment

You do not need to choose a treatment before your appointment. Start by explaining what has changed and what matters to you.

Step 01
Assessment
Discuss your concerns, medical history and previous treatments. Dr Khan assesses skin quality and any changes in facial support.
Step 02
Understand
Talk through suitable options, expected benefits, limitations, risks, recovery, timing and cost, including the option of no treatment.
Step 03
Decide
Take time to consider the advice. If you proceed, the clinic will explain preparation, aftercare and follow-up for your chosen treatment.
06 / Informed choice

Recovery and risks depend on the treatment.

Each approach has its own recovery requirements. Ask for guidance specific to your skin and the proposed treatment before making plans.

Redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising can occur with some procedures. Less common complications may include pigment changes, prolonged redness, infection, scarring or an uneven result, depending on the treatment.

Results vary between patients. Improvement may develop gradually, and further treatment or maintenance may be discussed based on your response.

Before you decide, ask about

Dr Khan will explain the risks and alternatives relevant to the option being considered.

07 / Your practitioner

Care with Dr Mutti Khan

Dr Khan is a Cosmetic Physician/Phlebologist who is committed to the advancement of Aesthetic Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine and has loved the art of Cosmetic Medicine since his medical training began in 1998. He is a Key opinion leader in the aesthetic industry and has sat on the Board of Directors of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM) as Vice President since 2020.

Dr Mutti Khan, Cosmetic Physician, at Shire Aesthetics and Vein Clinic.

FAQs

A local anaesthetic is used. Sensitivity varies, and Dr Khan can explain what you may feel during treatment.

A local anaesthetic is used. Sensitivity varies, and Dr Khan can explain what you may feel during treatment.

Not necessarily. Hollowing may involve changes in deeper facial support. Dr Khan will assess whether your concern is primarily skin quality, facial support or a combination.
This depends on the treatment and your response. Your consultation covers the proposed sequence, review appointments and any possible ongoing maintenance.
Recovery differs between treatments and individuals. Ask for the likely recovery time and aftercare for the specific procedure being considered.
No. You can take time to consider the advice and decide later whether you would like to proceed.
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