Concerns & Conditions

Acne

Acne is a widespread skin condition that develops when hair follicles are blocked by excess oil (sebum) and dead skin cells, resulting in breakouts such as pimples, blackheads, whi...

Acne Scars

Acne scars are permanent structural skin changes caused by inflammation and collagen damage. At Scars & Lasers Auckland, we provide dermatologist-led acne scar revision using advan...

Actinic Keratosis (AK)

Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common sun-related skin condition. It appears as rough, scaly patches that can look white, red, or brown. These spots typically form on areas that recei...

Age Spots, Freckles, Pigmentation and Poikiloderma

The most effective approach to treating pigmentation and dark spots starts with an accurate diagnosis. Understanding the type of pigmentation and what’s causing it is key to choosi...

Atrophic Scars

Atrophic scars are sunken or depressed, often resulting from conditions like acne or chickenpox. These scars occur when the skin loses collagen and does not fully regenerate, leadi...

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Most common non-melanoma skin cancer in New Zealand

Broken Capillaries, Facial and Neck Redness, and Flushing

Contracture Scars

Contracture scars are tightening scars that restrict movement and distort normal anatomy. They most commonly develop after burns, trauma, or deep surgical wounds and may affect the...

Dark Circles

Peri-orbital Hyperpigmentation

Hyperhidrosis

Hypertrophic Scars

Hypertrophic scars are raised, red, and typically remain within the boundaries of the original wound. They result from excessive collagen production during healing but may fade ove...

Hypopigmentation

Hypopigmentation occurs when areas of skin lose pigment and appear lighter than the surrounding skin. It may follow inflammation, injury, surgery, burns, or certain skin conditions...

Keloid Scars

Keloid scars are raised, thick scars that form from excess collagen during healing, often extending beyond the original wound. They can appear shiny, firm, and range in colour from...

Melasma (Hormonal pigmentation/chloasma)

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or grey-brown patches, most often on the face—particularly the cheeks, forehead, nose, and upper lip. It occurs when pigment-pr...

Naevus of Ota

If you have a patch of skin with a bluish-grey or medium brown colouration, you may have a condition called "Naevus of Ota" named after the physician who first identified this skin...

Pigmented Birthmarks

Skin discolouration resulting from clusters of pigmentation cells (melanocytes) appearing as tan, brown, black or blue spots/patches.

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a common skin condition where dark spots or patches occur following acne or skin injury from multiple causes. It occurs as a response t...

Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma is a progressive skin condition affecting the nose, characterised by thickened skin, enlarged sebaceous (oil) glands, visible pores, and prominent redness or blood vesse...

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition causing redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes bumps on the face. It often flares due to triggers like stress, sunlight, or certain foods...

Self-Harm Scars

It is not uncommon for adolescents and young adults to have cutting or self-harm scars, with a prevalence of over 10%. Fortunately, lasers can be used to minimise the appearance of...

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Second most common non-melanoma skin cancer in New Zealand

Staged Excision

At Scars & Lasers, staged excision is a specialist surgical approach used for selected melanomas and infiltrative cutaneous tumours where standard fixed margins may underestimate m...

Stretch Marks

Also known as striae, stretch marks occur when the skin stretches rapidly due to growth, weight gain, or pregnancy. They appear as long, narrow streaks that can be red, purple, or...

Surgical Scars

Surgical scars are linear scars that result from incisions. Their appearance and healing process depend on the surgical method, aftercare, and individual skin type. They may be hyp...

Understanding Early Thin Melanomas

Early thin melanomas (also called melanoma in situ / stage 0 or stage I) are the earliest and most treatable forms of melanoma. They’re usually confined to the top skin layer (or o...

Vascular Birthmark

Skin discolouration from improperly formed blood vessels, appearing red, pink or bluish and can be flat (port wine stains) or raised (haemangiomas).

Vascular Lesions

Vascular lesions are visible changes in the skin’s blood vessels, appearing as red, purple, or blue marks.

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