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VENUS CENTRE VEIN CLINIC - Dr Chris Lekich

• Veins and Treatment - The Facts
• Making an Appointment
• Micro Sclerotherapy
• Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
• Endovenous Laser Ablation
• Graduated Compression Stockings
• Who should treat your veins

COSMETIC

• Anti-Wrinkle Injection Treatment
• Dermal Fillers
• Hyperhidrosis
• Laser Hair Reduction
• Venus Disclaimer

BEAUTY

• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical Peels
• Waxing
• Lashes
• Hot Stone Massage
• Remedial Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Rationale Products

CHILD MINDING

RATIONALE PRODUCTS

The Venus Centre is proud to offer a range of skincare products only available to medical practitioners. We believe that optimal skincare should not be complicated or expensive. The essentials are gentle cleansing, protection from the UV rays and a mild exfoliants to remove dry, sun-damaged surface cells. Rationale delivers to your skin the right combinations of active ingredients at the correct concentrations to ensure excellent results.

Our Rationale specialist can help target major skin conditions such as sun-damage, pigmentation, sensitivity and acne. Dr Lekich may prescribe these focused products in conjunction with topical/oral medications and affordable cosmetic procedures to address your specific skin concerns.

Please visit the Rationale Website for more information on our products

Help for Acne Prone Skin

Acne is a complex skin condition involving excess sebum production, clogged pores and bacteria that cause inflamed acne lesions. The following three steps are essential to control acne:

1. Unclog Pores
   Rationale Rejuvenating Serum, Skin Refining Serum and microPeel help to unclog pores and reduce breakouts. A monthly clinical Clarifying Peel will also help keep your pores clean and clear.
2. Control Follicular Bacteria
   Rationale Clarifying Serum contains gentle antibacterial agents that can help control Propionibacterium acnes, the bacteria which causes acne.
3. Reduce Inflammation and Irritation
   Rationale products can help to soothe irritated, acne-prone skin.

Skincare Routine for Acne-Prone Skin

MORNING

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. Do not use foaming cleansers as these irritate the skin, resulting in more oil production. The Rationale Preparatory Cleanser will refresh your skin with calming botanicals, vitamins and gentle cleansing agents. Lather over moist face and neck. Rinse off with lots of tepid water. Gently pat dry.
2. Apply a small amount of Rationale Clarifying Serum to areas where you are breaking out.
3. Apply a light layer of Rationale Rejuvenating Serum to your entire face and neck. Wait until absorbed.
4. Apply Rationale Neutraliser Concealer SPF25 to your entire face and neck to conceal and calm redness and irritation. Contains soothing zinc oxide.

NIGHT

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser.
2. Apply a small amount of Rationale Clarifying Serum to areas where you are breaking out.
3. Apply a light layer of Rationale Skin Refining Serum to your entire face and neck. Wait until absorbed.

WEEKLY

Use Rationale microPeel once a week to help unclog pores and prevent breakouts. Apply a light, even layer to entire face, neck and other affected areas. Leave on overnight.

MONTHLY

The Doctor or skin therapist at VenusCentre can provide you with a Rationale Clarifying Peel. This deep cleansing treatment helps remove debris inside pores to help keep them clean and clear.

Help for Pigmentation

Pigmentation describes a range of conditions where skin becomes blotchy or discoloured. A common example is melasma, which mainly affects young women. Pigmentation can be caused by hormonal factors, skin trauma and excessive sun exposure.

Success in treatment depends on the depth of pigmentation and the cause. Accurate medical diagnosis will help you decide which treatment options are best for your type of pigmentation. Sunscreen is very important in pigmentation treatment, as it helps prevent the cellular reactions that can cause skin colour changes. Skin brightening agents can help reduce the appearance of pigmentation that has already occurred. In addition, prescription medication and phototherapy, such as IPL or laser treatment, may be necessary to achieve best results.

Skin Care Routine for Pigmentation.

MORNING

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. This combination of anti-oxidants, gentle cleansers and soothing botanicals can help keep your skin clear and calm. Lather over moist face and neck. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Gently pat dry.
2. Apply Rationale Lightening Serum to all affected areas. Wait until absorbed.
3. Apply Rationale Rejuvenating Serum to your entire face and neck. Wait until absorbed.
4. Apply Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration over your entire face and neck.
5. Finish with Rationale Neutraliser Concealer SPF25 and/or Rationale Probase Foundation SPF30+.

NIGHT

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser as for morning.
2. Apply Rationale Lightening Serum to all affected areas. Wait until absorbed.
3. Apply Rationale Skin Refining Serum to your entire face and neck. Wait until absorbed.
4. Apply Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration over your entire face and neck.

WEEKLY

Use Rationale microPeel once a week to boost exfoliation which can help to even out skin tone and texture

MONTHLY

Visit our Doctor or skin therapist for a Rationale Lightening Peel to further boost exfoliation and enhance skin clarity and luminosity.

Help for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can be related to impaired barrier function of the skin's surface layers. Without this protection, skin becomes dry and easily irritated. Barrier function can be diminished through genetic factors, climatic conditions and the use of skincare products that remove skin lipids (sebum) and cause irritation. The Rationale skincare range:

• helps fortify your skin's barrier function
• contains no known irritants or sensitising agents
• is so mild it can even be used after skin resurfacing

procedures such as chemical peels, IPL, microdermabrasion and laser. Our long experience with the unique needs of fragile resurfaced skin makes our products ideal for patients with the most sensitive and reactive skin.

Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin

MORNING

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. Mild cleansing agents gently refresh while soothing botanicals prepare skin for the day. Lather over moist face and neck. Rinse gently with tepid water or tissue off to leave a protective layer. Gently pat dry.
2. Protect and strengthen with Rationale Rejuvenating Serum. Apply to entire face, neck and backs of hands.
3. Hydrate and soothe with Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration. Apply liberally to face and neck to reduce irritation and shield skin from environmental assaults by free radicals, pollution, wind, heat, air conditioning and cold.

NIGHT

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. Mild cleansing agents gently remove all traces of make-up and debris without stripping or irritating the skin.
2. Apply Rationale Skin Refining Serum. This unique combination of alpha and beta hydroxy acids can help to strengthen skin barrier function by gently exfoliating rough, dry, sun damaged skin. Apply a few drops to tips of fingers and smooth over face, neck, chest and backs of hands. Leave for a few minutes to absorb into skin.
3. Hydrate and soothe with Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration. Apply liberally to face and neck to supplement skin's moisture and lipid levels restoring and calming skin stressed by the day.

WEEKLY

Use Rationale microPeel to help normalise skin barrier function by gently exfoliating rough, dry, sun damaged skin. Using applicator, apply a light, even layer to entire face, neck, chest and backs of hands. May be left on overnight or rinsed off after 20 minutes.

Help for Sun Damaged Skin

Excessive sun exposure can cause premature ageing, including changes to colour, texture and hydration. It can also cause more serious changes to the skin's immune functions that can lead to skin cancer. Daily sunscreen use is the most important factor in treating sun damaged skin. Alpha and beta hydroxy acids can be beneficial to sun damaged skin by helping gently exfoliate the uppermost layers of rough dry skin. Topical vitamins A, C & E can also improve skin softness, clarity and hydration over time.

Weekly and monthly peels can also help to maintain a fresher, smoother, more even complexion.

Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin

MORNING

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. Mild cleansing agents gently refresh while soothing botanicals prepare skin for the day. Lather over moist face and neck. Rinse gently with tepid water or tissue off to leave a protective layer. Gently pat dry.
2. Apply Rationale Rejuvenating Serum to the entire face, neck, chest and backs of hands.
3. Hydrate and protect with Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration. Apply liberally to face and neck to reduce irritation and shield skin from environmental assaults of free radicals, pollution,wind, heat, air conditioning and cold.
4. Finish with Rationale Neutraliser Concealer SPF25 and/or Probase Foundation SPF30+.

NIGHT

1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. Mild cleansing agents gently remove all traces of make-up and debris without stripping or irritating the skin.
2. Apply Rationale Skin Refining Serum. This unique combination of alpha and beta hydroxy acids can help to strengthen skin barrier function by gently exfoliating rough, dry, sun damaged skin. Apply a few drops to tips of fingers and smooth over face, neck, chest and backs of hands. Leave for a few minutes to absorb into skin.
3. Hydrate and protect with Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration. Apply liberally to face and neck to supplement the skin's moisture and lipid levels, soothing and calming skin stressed by the day.

WEEKLY

Use Rationale microPeel to help normalise skin barrier function by gently exfoliating rough, dry, sun-damaged skin.

MONTHLY

Visit our Doctor or skin therapist for a Rationale Booster Peel to further refresh and refine sun-damaged skin.