Restoration Clinic

31/05/2026

Facial balancing appears to be the latest term invented to get around advertising restrictions for products used in cosmetic medicine and is not some fancy new technique.
Faces are unique, asymmetric, interesting and fabulous. Features are specific to people but if they are in balance a person has their own good look.
If you would like more balance to your face start with hair and makeup but if you think you need advice or something more come and see us at Restoration Clinic.

24/05/2026

Ageing is inevitable and anti-ageing sounds like something combative. With better understanding of health and wellness we are shifting more towards supporting ageing than trying to combat it, with the aim of optimising cells. Skin should no longer be treated as a surface but an ecosystem, and good management of skin should focus on prevention from damage and support of natural repair systems as this will allow vitality to continue as we age.

07/05/2026

Thanks to, for an outstanding presentation on ultrasound of facial anatomy at the Phlebology conference. Advances in medical investigations are truly inspiring!

01/05/2026

Is it just cellulite or is it lipidema?
Lipidema is an underrecognised cause of uncomfortable swelling and is often progressive. Prevention is easier than management especially when started early, and involves simple measures like an antiinflammatory diet and mobilisation.

26/04/2026

Phlebologists never miss an opportunity for a laugh and no topic is off limits! At our annual conference a quiz designed by one of our registrars to analyze management choices started with a bit of fun 😂

24/04/2026

Looking forward to an intellectual program at the annual conference of the Australasian College of Phlebology, starting with welcome cocktails in the beautiful Park Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Beauty sleep is real!
Science proves it.

Beauty isn't just about what you put on your skin - it's deeply tied to how you sleep and feel. During deep sleep, the body activates powerful repair systems: skin cells regenerate, collagen is produced, and damage from daily stressors begin to reverse.
When sleep is compromised, these processes break down. Elevated cortisol, the stress hormone, triggers inflammation, accelerates collagen loss, and leads to visible signs like dullness, fine lines, and uneven tone. Disrupted circadian rhythms, often caused by stress or blue light exposure, further weaken the skin's ability to recover.
Modern research also highlights the mind-skin connection, where emotional stress directly impacts skin health.
Simply put, poor sleep and high stress don't just affect how you feel - they show on your face!

23/12/2025

Happy holidays to you all from the team at Restoration Clinic, who enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch at 💗