Skin Concerns at LUME Skin Clinic Bendigo

Your skin, your way. At LUME, we treat more than just surface-level issues. We take time to understand your skin and design a plan that targets your concerns while respecting your natural features.

Every skin journey is unique. Find below common skin concerns and the types of treatments we may recommend. We help you address these with results-based treatments and professional care. 

We always begin with a skin consultation to determine what is appropriate for your skin type, condition and goals.

Ageing Skin

What you might notice:
Sagging, volume loss, fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness, crepey texture.

Treatment goals:
Stimulate collagen, restore elasticity and volume, smooth surface texture, enhance radiance, slow further ageing.

Treatment options
  • Laser Genesis / low-level laser / non-ablative resurfacing (improves tone & fine lines with minimal downtime)
  • Lumel peels / medical-grade peels (to resurface and promote turnover
  • LED light therapy to support collagen & repair
  • Cosmetic injectable options
  • Rationale signature treatments
  • Supporting homecare: retinoids, antioxidants, growth factor serums, sunscreen.

Congestion and Acne

What you might notice:
Blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores, frequent breakouts, oiliness, sometimes cystic lesions, post-inflammatory marks.

Treatment goals:
Unclog pores, reduce sebum, calm inflammation, minimise scarring risk, restore skin barrier, prevent recurrence.

Treatment options
  • LUME peels (salicylic, glycolic, enzyme peels) 
  • LED / red light therapy (to kill bacteria and soothe) 
  • Laser Genesis (to reduce inflammation, improve texture) 
  • Micro-needling (for deeper bumps, congestion and residual texture) 
  • Rationale signature facials or customised facials combining extractions and active serums 
  • Homecare: gentle cleansers, BHA/AHA exfoliants, non-comedogenic moisturisers, spot treatments, barrier repair.

Pigmentation and Sun Damage

What you might notice:
Sunspots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, brown patches.

Treatment goals:
Fade unwanted pigment, even skin tone, prevent new dark marks, maintain skin health.

Treatment options
  • Genesis lasers (for pigmented lesions) 
  • BIOreepeel or LUME peels (professional pigment-inhibiting peels TCA and glycolic) 
  • Limelight Intense Pulsed Light / IPL / Limelight (broadband light targeting pigment) 
  • PRP
  • Rationale signature treatments 
  • Homecare: pigment-inhibiting actives (e.g. niacinamide, tranexamic acid, vitamin C, arbutin), strict sun protection, barrier support.

Redness / Vascular / Rosacea

What you might notice:
Facial flushing, visible capillaries, rosacea tendency, diffuse redness, broken vessels.

Treatment goals:
Reduce vascular visibility, calm inflammation, strengthen capillaries, stabilize skin tone.

Treatment options
  • LimelightIPL / Limelight (broad spectrum light for red & brown) 
  • Laser Genesis (for diffuse redness)
  • LED therapy 
  • LUME peels, gentle peels, mild resurfacing if tolerated (with care)
  • Homecare: barrier repair, soothing actives (azelaic acid, licorice, centella), minimising triggers, sun protection.

Body Hair / Hair Reduction

What you might notice:
Unwanted facial or body hair, coarse texture, dark hair, ingrown hair.

Treatment goals:
Long-term reduction in hair density, smoother skin, fewer ingrown hairs.

Treatment options
  • Laser hair removal (medical grade laser)
  • Electrolysis (for more precision, particularly on small areas)
  • Synergistic treatment combinations (e.g. pre- and post-care, cooling, barrier support)
  • Homecare advice: exfoliation to avoid ingrown hairs, calming topicals, avoid irritation.

Scarring (Including Acne Scarring, Stretch Marks, Trauma)

What you might notice:
Depressed / atrophic scars, hypertrophic scars, texture irregularities, stretch-mark lines.

Treatment goals:
Improve texture, reduce depth of scars, stimulate tissue remodelling, smooth surface.

Treatment options
  • Laser Genesis (to stimulate dermal remodelling) 
  • BIOrepeel 
  • Microneedling  (to induce collagen repair) 
  • LUME Chemical peels (for mild surface scars, combined protocols)
  • Sub-cision / manual scar release/filler  (cosmetic services ) 
  • LED therapy (post procedure support)
  • Homecare: collagen support (peptides, growth factors), protect against UV, gentle exfoliation.

Cosmetic / Aesthetic Enhancements

What you might notice / want:
Desire to enhance facial features, reduce sagging, increase volume, refine contours, soften expression lines, lip asymmetry.

Treatment goals:
Natural enhancement, balance features, maintain youthfulness, subtle rejuvenation.

Treatment options

In line with strict Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations, we’re unable to advertise specific prescription-only treatments. However, during your consultation we take the time to understand your facial features, muscle strength and assess your concerns to tailor a treatment plan that’s right for you if you choose to proceed.

This may include:

  • Injectable treatments tailored to enhance facial balance or soften expression lines
  • Skin rejuvenating treatments to support hydration and subtle lift
  • Non-surgical skin tightening using radiofrequency or ultrasound
  • Combination approaches (e.g. rejuvenation paired with laser or microneedling)
  • Cosmetic dermatology support, including camouflage makeup
  • Pre and post-care skincare to optimise outcomes

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