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Conditions I treat

Let’s solve your concern.

The concerns I see most in a virtual consultation — and what your report will cover for each.

Acne scars
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Acne Scar Report Personalised report & plan
YOUR ACNE SCAR MAP
Acne scars
Full faceCheeksJaw
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Scar type, depth and distribution graded — and matched to the ideal treatment.

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Rosacea & redness
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Redness Report Personalised report & plan
YOUR REDNESS PATTERN
Full faceCheeksNose
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Flush pattern, vessel visibility and triggers assessed before we meet.

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Pigmentation & melasma
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Pigment Report Personalised report & plan
YOUR PIGMENT MAP
Full faceForeheadUpper lip
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Depth and pattern of pigment graded to match the right laser or cream.

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Skin rejuvenation
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Rejuvenation Plan Personalised report & plan
YOUR SKIN QUALITY SCAN
EyesFull faceNeck
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Texture, laxity and sun damage scored into a staged treatment plan.

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Birthmarks
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Birthmark Report Personalised report & plan
YOUR LESION OVERVIEW
LesionRegionGrowth
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Vascular and pigmented birthmarks assessed for safe, staged laser care.

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Lumps, bumps & miscellaneous
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Lesion Report Personalised report & plan
YOUR LESION CHECK
LesionNearby skinHistory
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Cysts, moles and bumps triaged — reassurance, monitoring or removal.

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Other scars
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Keloid Assessment Personalised report & plan
YOUR KELOID OVERVIEW
Other scars
BodyFaceLimbs
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Surgical, traumatic and burn scars reviewed by age, texture and colour.

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The full library

Every condition I treat

Find your condition by name. Each guide explains the problem and links to the treatments that suit it.

Acne scarring
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Acne scarring

Every scar type — plus the marks that are not scars at all.

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  • Ice pick scars→
  • Boxcar scars→
  • Rolling scarsSoon
  • Raised & keloid acne scarsSoon
  • Brown marks (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)Soon
  • Red scars (post-inflammatory erythema)Soon
  • Acne scars in darker skin typesSoon
  • Enlarged poresSoon
Skin rejuvenation
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Skin rejuvenation

Texture, laxity, pores and the effects of sun and time.

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  • Fine lines & wrinklesSoon
  • Skin textureSoon
  • Enlarged poresSoon
  • Skin laxity→
  • Volume loss→
  • Solar (actinic) keratosisSoon
  • Skin rejuvenation in menopauseSoon
  • Ethnic skin rejuvenationSoon
  • Neck & décolletageSoon
  • Hand rejuvenationSoon
  • JowlsSoon
Wrinkles
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Wrinkles

Lines by area — from the forehead and eyes to the lips, neck and chest.

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  • Forehead wrinklesSoon
  • Frown linesSoon
  • Eye wrinklesSoon
  • Under-eye wrinklesSoon
  • Upper lip wrinkles / smokers’ linesSoon
  • Smile linesSoon
  • Neck & chest wrinklesSoon
Pigmentation
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Pigmentation

Melasma, sun spots, freckles and pigment left after inflammation.

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  • MelasmaSoon
  • Sun spotsSoon
  • FrecklesSoon
  • Hori naevusSoon
  • Post-inflammatory pigmentSoon
  • Sun damageSoon
  • Dark circles→
Redness & rosacea
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Redness & rosacea

Flushing, visible vessels and the thickened nose of rhinophyma.

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  • RosaceaSoon
  • FlushingSoon
  • Thread veinsSoon
  • Facial & reticular veinsSoon
  • Periorbital (blue) veinsSoon
  • Alar (nose) veinsSoon
  • Spider naevusSoon
  • Poikiloderma of CivatteSoon
  • Keratosis pilaris (face)Soon
  • RhinophymaSoon
Scars
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Scars

Keloid, hypertrophic, surgical, traumatic and burn scars — and the colour change they leave.

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  • Keloid scarsSoon
  • Hypertrophic scarsSoon
  • Post-surgical scarsSoon
  • Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN)Soon
  • Traumatic scarsSoon
  • Burns & reconstructionSoon
  • ContractureSoon
  • Chicken pox scarsSoon
  • Scars from cosmetic proceduresSoon
  • Red & pigmented scarsSoon
Birthmarks
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Birthmarks

Vascular and pigmented birthmarks — assessed for safe, staged laser care.

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  • Port wine stainsSoon
  • Café au lait marksSoon
  • Congenital molesSoon
  • Naevus of OtaSoon
  • Becker naevusSoon
  • Epidermal naeviSoon
Lumps, bumps & miscellaneous
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Lumps, bumps & miscellaneous

Growths, marks and everything else — triaged for reassurance, monitoring or removal.

  • CystsSoon
  • Seborrhoeic keratoses (age warts)Soon
  • SyringomasSoon
  • XanthelasmaSoon
  • Sebaceous hyperplasiaSoon
  • Dermatosis papulosa nigraSoon
  • Cherry angiomasSoon
  • Venous lakes (lips)Soon
  • Iron infusion stainingSoon
  • Stretch marksSoon
  • Mole removalSoon

Do I treat your condition?

My sub-specialty interest is procedural and laser dermatology, not medical dermatology. Rather than make you read a list, ask me directly — type your condition below and I will tell you straight away.

Ask me what you would like treatedType your condition and I will tell you whether I treat it — before you book, and before you write to me.
See the conditions I don't treat
  • Active acne (medical management)
  • General medical dermatology
  • Hair loss or hair conditions
  • Paediatric / children's dermatology (birthmarks excepted — see below)
  • Viral warts (age warts are treated)
  • Genital dermatology
  • Rashes and skin infections
  • Eczema and psoriasis
  • Mole checks and skin cancer
  • Urgent or emergency medical concerns

Follow the work

See the work before you book

Procedures, technique, before and afters, and the reasoning behind them — posted across three accounts, each with its own focus.

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@101.skinAcne scarring — 6 months Post slot — supply 1080×1350
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@the_melasma_clinicWhy melasma comes back Reel slot — supply 1080×1920
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@the.rosacea.clinicVascular laser, day 0 to day 7 Post slot — supply 1080×1350
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@101.skinFully ablative vs fractional Reel slot — supply 1080×1920
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@the_melasma_clinicTinted sunscreen, and why Post slot — supply 1080×1350
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@the.rosacea.clinicFlushing triggers Reel slot — supply 1080×1920
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@101.skinKeloid injection technique Post slot — supply 1080×1350
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Frequently asked questions

Type your question — chances are I already have your answer.

Will the appointment time be shown in my timezone?
Yes. Your timezone is detected automatically and every time you see — on the calendar, at checkout and on your confirmation — is your local time. You can change the timezone manually at any point during booking. Dr Lim consults from Brisbane, Australia, but you never need to convert Australian time yourself.
What do I actually receive?
Three things: a personalised written report prepared from your photographs and history before your call; a live video consultation with Dr Lim to discuss that report and answer your questions; and the finalised report afterwards, updated with anything agreed during the call. The report is yours to keep and share with your own doctors.
Can Dr Lim prescribe medication or treat me over video?
Dr Lim's work is procedural — lasers, energy devices and injectables cannot be delivered virtually, and prescribing depends on where you are located. Many international patients use the consultation to obtain a diagnosis and a written treatment plan which their local dermatologist or doctor then acts on. Where prescriptions are appropriate and lawful, this is discussed during your consultation.
What if my condition can't be managed virtually?
Some conditions need physical examination, tests or in-person treatment. If that applies to you, Dr Lim will say so plainly, and where possible point you to an appropriate specialist — in Australia or closer to where you live. A virtual consultation is an assessment and planning tool, not a guarantee of treatment.
What photographs do I need?
Three clear photographs of your concern: a front-on view, a side or angled view, and a close-up. Use natural lighting where possible and avoid makeup, filters, flash and heavy shadows. Photographs are private, stored securely, and reviewed only for your consultation — they are never made public.
How much does it cost?
The consultation fee is shown at the time of booking and is payable when you book — currently AUD $360 for a consultation including your written report. Payment is by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay / Google Pay) or PayPal.
Can I reschedule or cancel?
Yes, with at least 24 hours' notice before your scheduled time. Your written report is prepared and sent within 48 hours of booking. Appointments can be changed or cancelled with more than 24 hours' notice. Missed appointments, or changes inside 24 hours, incur the full consultation fee. Policy placeholder
Is this suitable for urgent problems?
No. This service is not for urgent or emergency medical problems. If you need urgent care, contact your local doctor or emergency services.
How do I join the video call?
A secure video link is emailed to you with your confirmation and again before your appointment. Please log in two minutes early — Dr Lim is usually on time, give or take a couple of minutes depending on the previous appointment.
Is my information private?
Yes. Your questionnaire answers and photographs are used only for your consultation, stored securely, and never displayed publicly. Health information is not shared with analytics or advertising platforms.
Where are your terms, privacy policy and refund policy?
All four — terms of service, privacy, refunds and cancellation, and complaints — are on one page: terms, privacy & refunds. It is written in plain English and it is short. The short version: your photographs are stored securely and reviewed only for your consultation; cancel more than 24 hours ahead for a full refund; and if the technology fails at either end, we reschedule at no cost.

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