Skip to content

Demo site by ClairiX. The clinic, people and address are fictitious.

Treatments

What Aurea treats, how long each session takes and what to expect in the days after. Almost everything starts with a consultation; cosmetic procedures start with a separate assessment.

One hand squeezes sunscreen from a white tube onto the back of the other hand.
Sunscreen is part of almost every treatment plan. In Recife, the UV index goes above 11 for much of the year.

Medical dermatology

Diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions. Almost everything starts with a 50-minute consultation, with a written prescription and plan.

Acne

Topical or oral medication, adjusted to the type of breakout and the stage of your acne. Includes guidance on the marks and dark spots acne can leave behind.

Length
50-minute consultation. Follow-ups every 30 to 60 days.
Afterward
Some medications require regular blood tests. Your doctor will explain which ones at the consultation.
Book a consultation: Acne

Rosacea

Control of facial redness, bumps and sensitivity, with medication and by identifying what triggers flare-ups.

Length
50-minute consultation. In some cases, vascular laser sessions afterward.
Afterward
Heat, sun and hot drinks often make it worse. Your routine is built to avoid those triggers.
Book a consultation: Rosacea

Melasma and dark spots

We assess the type of spot and your skin type before recommending lightening creams, peels or laser. Melasma is chronic and needs ongoing care.

Length
50-minute consultation. Follow-up in 30 days.
Afterward
Daily sun protection is part of the treatment, even on cloudy days and indoors near windows.
Book a consultation: Melasma and dark spots

Dermatitis and psoriasis

Diagnosis and ongoing care for atopic, contact and seborrheic dermatitis and for psoriasis, including referral for systemic therapies when needed.

Length
50-minute consultation. Follow-ups depend on the stage of the condition.
Afterward
Your plan covers bathing, moisturizing and clothing, as well as medication.
Book a consultation: Dermatitis and psoriasis

Hair loss

Scalp exam with trichoscopy, lab tests when needed and treatment based on the cause of the hair loss.

Length
50-minute consultation. Follow-up in 60 to 90 days to reassess.
Afterward
Hair responds slowly to treatment. Progress is tracked with standardized scalp photos taken at the clinic.
Book a consultation: Hair loss

Nails

Assessment of fungal infections, ingrown nails, discoloration and changes in shape. When needed, a sample is taken for testing.

Length
50-minute consultation.
Afterward
Nail treatments usually take months, because the whole nail has to grow out.
Book a consultation: Nails
Close-up of medical instruments in a clinical room.
Instruments in the procedure room. Everything removed in surgery is sent to a lab for analysis.

Surgical dermatology

Examination and removal of skin lesions under local anesthesia, in the clinic’s procedure room. Everything removed is sent to a lab for analysis.

Mole mapping

A full-body skin exam with a digital dermatoscope. Moles that need watching are photographed to compare at later visits.

Length
About 60 minutes.
Afterward
How often you need mapping depends on your risk and is set at the exam, usually every 6 to 12 months.
Book mole mapping: Mole mapping

Skin biopsy

Removal of a small piece of skin for analysis, used to confirm a diagnosis.

Length
20- to 30-minute procedure, under local anesthesia.
Afterward
A simple dressing for a few days. Lab results take about 15 days and are reviewed at a follow-up.
Book a procedure: Skin biopsy

Removal of moles, cysts and lipomas

Complete removal of the lesion, closed with stitches. The incision is chosen to leave the smallest possible scar for that area.

Length
30 to 60 minutes, under local anesthesia.
Afterward
Stitches come out after 7 to 14 days, depending on the area. Keep the scar out of the sun for a few months.
Book a procedure: Removal of moles, cysts and lipomas

Skin cancer

Surgical treatment of carcinomas and follow-up care after surgery. Cases that need another specialty are referred.

Length
Set at the consultation, based on the size and location of the lesion.
Afterward
Follow-up continues with regular skin checks.
Book a consultation: Skin cancer
A patient lies with her eyes closed while gloved hands apply a serum to her forehead.
Cosmetic procedure with an applicator device. The technique and intensity depend on your skin type and sensitivity.

Cosmetic dermatology

Procedures performed by dermatologists, always after a separate assessment. The assessment may end with no procedure recommended, and that’s part of it.

Botulinum toxin

Injections that relax specific facial muscles. Also used to treat excessive sweating in the underarms, hands and feet.

Length
About 30 minutes.
Afterward
The effect starts to show within a few days. A follow-up in about 15 days reviews the treatment.
Book a cosmetic assessment: Botulinum toxin

Hyaluronic acid filler

Injections of hyaluronic acid gel to restore volume or contour in areas defined at the assessment.

Length
About 60 minutes, with numbing.
Afterward
Swelling and bruising may last a few days. The body gradually absorbs hyaluronic acid over time.
Book a cosmetic assessment: Hyaluronic acid filler

Collagen biostimulators

Injectable substances that prompt the skin to make collagen, used for mild to moderate laxity.

Length
About 60 minutes per session. The number of sessions is set at the assessment.
Afterward
At-home massage instructions for the following days. Change is gradual, over months.
Book a cosmetic assessment: Collagen biostimulators

Chemical peels

Acids applied to renew the outer layers of the skin, used for dark spots, acne and uneven texture.

Length
20 to 40 minutes per session.
Afterward
Peeling and sensitivity for a few days. Wear sunscreen and stay out of direct sun during that time.
Book a session: Chemical peels

Laser and intense pulsed light

Light-based devices for spider veins, dark spots, acne scars and hair removal. The type of laser and the energy depend on your skin type.

Length
15 to 45 minutes per session.
Afterward
Redness for a few hours or days, depending on the laser. No sun before or after sessions.
Book a session: Laser and intense pulsed light

Not sure which treatment you need?

Book a dermatology consultation. The diagnosis comes before choosing a treatment.

Book a consultation