Do I Need a Laser Treatment or a Facial? Here’s How to Decide
One of the most common questions we’re asked at Platinum Cosmetics is whether to book a laser treatment or a facial. While both can improve the health and appearance of your skin, they work in very different ways and are suited to different concerns. Understanding these differences is key to making the right decision for your skin.
Facials: When Your Skin Needs Support and Hydration
Facials are a great place to start if your skin feels dull, dehydrated, or in need of a gentle reset. They focus on cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, and calming the skin — perfect for those who want a regular maintenance treatment or are preparing for something more intensive.
At our Port Melbourne clinic, we offer a range of facials tailored to individual skin needs. Whether you’re dealing with congestion, barrier disruption, or sensitivity, a facial can help restore balance and improve skin function.
They’re also ideal post-travel, during seasonal transitions, or when you simply want your skin to feel refreshed.
Laser Treatments: When You’re Targeting Specific Concerns
Laser treatments go deeper. Using controlled light energy, lasers work beneath the surface of the skin to stimulate collagen production, even out pigmentation, reduce visible blood vessels, smooth texture, and more. They’re not a one-size-fits-all solution — but they are powerful when applied with care.
Our Fotona Laser Treatments include a suite of advanced options, such as:
Fotona 4D: A full-face rejuvenation treatment that lifts, volumises, and tightens.
Fotona SmoothEye: Designed to reduce fine lines and crepiness around the eyes.
Fotona LipLase: Enhances lip definition and texture without needles or fillers.
Fractional laser resurfacing: Targets pigmentation, sun damage, and scarring.
NightLase: A non-invasive treatment to reduce snoring.
These treatments are especially effective for clients wanting longer-term change, rather than short-term maintenance.
So, Which Is Right for You?
If your skin feels dry, inflamed, congested, or simply needs some care, a facial is a great choice. If you’re preparing for an event, recovering from a change in climate, or looking to support your skin between more intensive treatments, facials offer gentle but noticeable improvement.
On the other hand, if your concerns include fine lines, pigmentation, laxity, or persistent redness, laser may be the more appropriate option. Laser treatments stimulate change at a structural level — they’re working below the surface to support lasting skin health and rejuvenation.
Can You Combine Facials and Laser?
Absolutely. In fact, many of our clients alternate between the two. Facials help maintain a healthy skin barrier, which is crucial for tolerating laser treatments. Likewise, laser helps address deeper issues that facials can’t reach.
Our clinicians can help you build a personalised plan — for example, having a calming facial two weeks after a fractional laser session to soothe the skin and speed up healing.
What About Home Care?
Regardless of which treatment you choose, your home care routine plays a vital role. We stock a curated range of professional skincare products designed to complement your in-clinic results — including the premium SkinCeuticals line.
Some favourites among our clients include:
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: A powerful antioxidant serum that supports recovery post-laser while brightening dull skin.
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel: Excellent for calming red or irritated skin after laser or facial treatments.
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2: Deeply nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier.
You can explore our full skin care range online or ask us for a recommendation during your next visit.
Book a Consultation for Personalised Advice
If you’re not sure which treatment is right for you, the best place to start is a consultation. At Platinum Cosmetics, we take the time to assess your skin thoroughly, understand your goals, and recommend a treatment path that aligns with both.
You won’t find a sales pitch here. Just honest, expert advice from a team that genuinely cares about helping you achieve healthy, confident skin.
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We look forward to welcoming you at our Port Melbourne clinic.