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About the Author Dr. Gavin Chan (MBBS, General Registration MED0001175745) is a Melbourne-based cosmetic doctor with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. He is the founder of the Victorian Cosmetic Institute, known for its ethical, evidence-based approach to non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Chan began his medical career with hospital experience in […]
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When the AI Looks at You Let me take you behind the scenes of a little experiment I ran. I uploaded three unfiltered selfies—just basic shots from different angles—into ChatGPT. No clinical context. No explanation. Just a face, fed into a machine. Seconds later, the screen lit up with an analysis: I hadn’t spoken a […]
Non-surgical Procedures
Tired under eyes are one of the most common concerns people bring up during cosmetic consultations. Whether it’s puffiness, dark circles, hollowness, or fine lines, the skin around the eyes is delicate and often one of the first areas to show signs of fatigue and ageing. There are many reasons this happens. From genetics and […]
Education
Comparing Botulinum Toxin Type A Products in Australia: A Clinically-Focused Overview This article is for educational purposes only. It is non-promotional and based on published evidence and current regulatory approvals in Australia. It does not endorse any specific brand. As a doctor who has been injecting botulinum toxins for nearly two decades, I’ve used a […]
Non-surgical Procedures
Fuelling desires It was 2005, and I was about to open my clinic. When it came to naming the business, I sat down with my business partner and our advisor. We wanted a name that carried weight – something that made us sound bigger than we were then, maybe something to aspire to become. We […]
Non-surgical Procedures
Rejuran is one of the most talked-about skin treatments to emerge from Korea, and for good reason. It’s already been used by over 10 million people there and has only been available in Australia for just over a year. When I started hearing more about it, I wanted to see for myself what made it […]
Non-surgical Procedures
Forehead wrinkles are one of the earliest and most common signs of facial ageing. While they’re a natural part of getting older, many people are surprised by how early they start to appear. So, what actually causes these lines to form, and more importantly, is there anything you can do to slow them down? Understanding […]
With lips being widely regarded as a symbol of your sensuality, is augmenting them with dermal filler a good thing? However, according to Dr Gavin (MBBS, Cosmetic Doctor, Liposuctionist) the lip filler standard is excessive, where there is too much lip filler that it no longer suits the face. He asks, “Why are cosmetic practitioners […]
Age spots, also known as sun spots or liver spots, primarily manifest on areas frequently exposed to the sun and through natural ageing processes. Often serving as visible reminders of our sun-soaked adventures, sunspots can be visible on the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. While age spots are completely normal and should be left as […]
“Despite their name, dermal fillers rarely treat the skin itself—while Rejuran, often mistaken for a filler, is actually designed to rejuvenate it from within.” When it comes to professional skin treatments, there seems to be a never-ending range of choices to pick from. Each option offers rejuvenating benefits to areas of concern like uneven skin […]
Non-surgical Procedures
It is natural to experience the loss of skin elasticity as you age. Collagen and elastin production slows down the older we get, preventing our skin from bouncing back into place like it once did. Although it is normal to experience loose skin and the appearance of wrinkles as time goes on, there are things […]
Non-surgical Procedures
A chemical peel is a convenient means of refreshing the face, with the skin looking smoother and clearer once the course of peels has had time to take effect. Regenerating new epidermal cells may seem like a complex process at first glance. However, preparing for a chemical peel treatment is a simple process, mainly requiring […]
