THE TCMA GUIDES
Understand your skin.
Choose with confidence.
A clearer starting point for the questions on your mind. Explore skin changes, compare treatment approaches and understand how a personal plan comes together.
01 / UNDERSTAND THE CHANGES
Skin & ageing.
The foundations behind your skin, facial structure and longer-term care.
- Understanding facial ageing
How the face ages
Skin, fat, support and bone: understand what changes, where treatments can help, and how to plan for ageing well.Read the guide - Collagen and ageing well
What actually stimulates collagen?
Compare the evidence, risks and recovery, and see how treatment can fit into a long-term plan for your skin.Read the guide
02 / WHEN YOUR SKIN FEELS DIFFERENT
Menopause & your skin.
Start with the overview, or go straight to the everyday concern that feels familiar.
- Menopause and skin
Skin changes during menopause
Practical skincare, suitable treatment options and a long-term plan for comfort, skin quality and ageing well.Read the guide - Practical menopause skincare
Dry Skin During Perimenopause: What Helps
What to change when your usual routine leaves skin tight, flaky or uncomfortable.Read the guide - Practical menopause skincare
Retinol During Menopause: When Skin Becomes Sensitive
What to review when retinol starts to sting, and how it can fit into your skin plan.Read the guide - Practical menopause skincare
Breakouts During Perimenopause: Where to Start
Where to start when spots return and your skin also feels dry or sensitive.Read the guide
03 / WEIGH UP YOUR OPTIONS
Treatment comparisons.
Understand the differences before discussing what may be suitable for you.
- Lifting, collagen and care over time
FaceTite vs thread lift vs facelift
Explore lifting support, collagen stimulation and skin quality, with illustrated explanations and a plan across different layers.Read the guide - Comparing devices
Morpheus8 or Sofwave
Two good devices that work at different depths. What that difference actually means, and why the clinic matters more than the machine.Read the guide - Comparing devices
Pico or IPL for Pigmentation
Two good devices for two different jobs. Why identifying the type of pigment matters more than choosing the machine.Read the guide
04 / TAKE THE LONGER VIEW
Planning your care.
Make room for maintenance, review and changing priorities.
- Wedding skin planning
Bridal skin care in Sydney
Plan your wedding skin preparation with a flexible timeline, treatment options and consultations at TCMA in Surry Hills, Sydney.Read the guide - Planning and review
How long do results last?
Device by device timelines, what maintenance actually means, and why a plan with a review date beats a one-off session.Read the guide
These guides provide general information. Your consultation brings the discussion back to your skin, goals and medical history.
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Bring your questions.
You don’t need to arrive with a treatment in mind. Choose a consultation and talk through what matters to you.