WELCOME TO OUR CLINIC
We are a doctor-owned and operated medical clinic focused on skin cancer detection and management, as well as a range of aesthetic procedures.
We offer a variety of medical and procedural options, tailored to individual patient needs following a comprehensive consultation.
Dr Fred Fotouhi provides both non-surgical and surgical treatment options tailored to individual patient needs. The aim is to achieve natural-looking outcomes that are appropriate to each person’s features.
He also offers comprehensive skin cancer assessments and management, including removal of suspicious lesions where clinically indicated.
Our Services
A range of non-surgical and procedural options are available following assessment.
Dr Fotouhi has managed over 15,000 skin cancer patients over the last decade. Our skin cancer clinics try to use the most recent technology for Mole Mapping and Skin Cancer screening.
We offer a comprehensive skin check and Mole mapping for your annual screening as well as advanced treatments, if needed, under the same roof.
We offer cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at our clinics in the Mornington Peninsula and Toorak.
Dr Fotouhi provides consultations and surgical care for patients from across Victoria. Each patient undergoes a comprehensive assessment to determine suitability and discuss expected outcomes, risks, and recovery.
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It all started when...
Changes in facial appearance occur gradually over time and are influenced by a range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, sun exposure, smoking, alcohol use, diet, exercise, and overall health.
In Australia, cumulative sun exposure is a significant factor in skin damage and is associated with higher rates of melanoma and other skin cancers seen in clinical practice.
There are various ways in which these changes may present. Understanding these factors allows for an informed discussion of appropriate management options. A personalised treatment plan may involve a combination of approaches, depending on individual assessment.
Skin quality and texture
The most cosmetically obvious changes to skin quality include:
Dyschromia/pigmentation changes
Telangesica (broken capillaries)
Sebaceous hyperplasia (open pores)
Often individuals are unaware that there is more than one contributing factor to the way that their skin looks and feels as it ages. But by identifying each contributing factor, appropiate treatment can be tailored to counter each problem.
Skin changes can be further defined according to the layer of skin in which they reside. The epidermis is the outermost skin layer and epidermal changes include:
Mottled pigmentation, pseudo scarring, textural roughness and thickened skin
Seborrhoeic keratoses
Dyschromia
Fine lines
Dermal changes are deeper within the skin and include:
Ingrained static and motion induced wrinkles
Melasma and cholasma (often experienced as increased mottling pigmentation appearing during pregnancy, but can also be cause by certain anti-biotics and the oral contraceptive pill);
Elastosis, collagen degradation and skin cancer genesis in response to UV radiation
Collagen changes become evident in the Australia population from about the age of 30 years. The rate of progression is dependant on genetics, diet, lifestyle and sun exposure. Lifestyle habits, such as smoking, greatly contribute to the aging process (toxin pollution and micro-vascular constriction), and the activity has no redeeming qualities – if you smoke, cease, the health and anti-aging benefits will be worth it!
When you are young your collagen has tensile strength, and therefore is able to maintain the skin position overlying the facial muscles – some of which actively pull the face in a downwards direction as part of their job making facial expressions.
Changes in facial appearance occur over time and are influenced by individual anatomy, genetics, and environmental factors.
These changes may include variation in skin texture, soft tissue volume, and structural support.
Management options may be discussed following a comprehensive consultation, taking into account individual goals, suitability, and potential risks.
One of the most significant contributors to premature skin ageing is inadequate sun protection. Ultraviolet radiation, including UVA and UVB, plays a major role in the development of pigmentation, uneven skin tone, loss of elasticity, and other visible signs of photoageing. In Australia, where UV exposure is particularly high, sun damage is a common contributor to skin that appears older than its chronological age.
A comprehensive facial rejuvenation approach should address the main elements of the ageing process. Depending on the individual, treatment may focus on stimulating collagen, improving skin quality, and restoring volume loss in selected areas. The aim is to achieve natural, balanced, and refreshed results with a personalised treatment plan.
For a consultation with Dr Fotouhi phone (3) 5911 7014 or click here.