Skin and aesthetic planning
Discuss goals, skin history, previous treatment, reactions, sun exposure, downtime, medicines, allergies and whether a staged plan is appropriate.
Skin, aesthetics and hair
Aesthetic and skin consultations
Aesthetic and skin consultations begin with assessment, suitability and realistic expectations, not a public treatment menu or a promise that treatment is right for everyone.
Start here if
Start here for skin quality, redness, acne, rosacea, hair loss, collagen change, texture, pigmentation, skin maintenance or aesthetic planning in a clinical setting.
Who this is for
Is aesthetic and skin consultations the right starting point?
A service category is a starting point, not a diagnosis. The clinician may recommend a different appointment, referral, follow-up or preparation step after review.
Regulated treatment discussions
Some prescription-only cosmetic medicines and related pricing cannot be promoted publicly and are discussed after assessment.
Medical overlap
Hair loss, acne and skin changes may overlap with women’s health, hormones, medicines or other medical concerns.
What to expect
Process and preparation
The exact appointment depends on symptoms, preparation, suitability and clinician judgement.
Appointment process
Concern review and goals
The consultation begins with your concern — skin texture, redness, volume change, ageing, pigment, scarring or maintenance — and what you hope a treatment plan can achieve. Realistic outcomes are discussed honestly.
Skin assessment
A structured assessment covers skin type, Fitzpatrick classification, current condition, previous treatments and reactions, sun exposure, medicines, allergies and any planned events that affect timing.
Mapping concerns to treatment categories
Concerns are mapped to suitable treatment categories — for example collagen induction, radiofrequency, platelet-rich plasma, chemical peels, injectable volume replacement or a combined plan. Some prescription options are described in consultation rather than online.
Personalised plan and pricing
A staged plan is proposed, with expected response, session frequency, recovery, maintenance and costs. You decide whether to start, stage, defer or decline — there is no pressure to proceed.
Preparation
Bring treatment history
Previous treatments, reactions, current skin care, medicines, allergies, photos of changes over time and upcoming events can help.
Think about limits
Downtime, budget, comfort, timing and whether you would prefer no treatment are useful to discuss.
Safety and expectations
Risks, limits and aftercare
Read the limits and aftercare notes before booking so the next step matches your concern and urgency.
Risks and limitations
Suitability depends on assessment
No cosmetic treatment suits every patient. Skin type, medical history, medicines, sun exposure, recent treatments and goals all affect what is appropriate.
Results vary and take time
Collagen change, pigment improvement and skin quality treatments typically develop over weeks to months. A series of sessions with maintenance is usually needed.
Pigment risk in darker skin types
Certain energy-based treatments carry a higher risk of temporary hyper- or hypopigmentation in darker skin types. Settings and treatment choice are adjusted accordingly, and some treatments may be deferred.
Regulated options need consultation
Some prescription cosmetic medicines cannot be promoted publicly in Australia. Suitability, risks and pricing for those options are discussed only after individual assessment.
Aftercare and follow-up
Sun protection
Daily broad-spectrum sun protection is the single most important step after any skin treatment. It supports results, reduces pigment risk and protects long-term skin health.
Follow the staged plan
Skin treatments work best when the agreed schedule is followed. Stopping prescription treatments early or skipping sessions usually reverses gains.
Review and adjust
Progress is reviewed at follow-up. The plan can be adjusted as results emerge, sensitivity changes or goals shift.
Call for unexpected symptoms
Contact the clinic for unexpected swelling, blistering, severe pain, signs of infection or symptoms that do not match what you were told to expect.
Booking and fees
Choose a safe next step
Book directly when the pathway is clear, or use the booking page if appointment type, timing or provider fit is uncertain.
Booking pathway
Book an aesthetic consultation
The primary booking option opens the complimentary aesthetic initial consultation on Halaxy. Use the alternate for the extended discussion-and-treatment intake with Mrs Katie Alsworth.
Urgent concerns
If symptoms feel unsafe.
For urgent concerns that cannot wait for routine booking, call the clinic during opening hours, or seek urgent medical care by calling 000 for emergencies, CALMS after-hours general practice on 02 6260 3300 or attend the GP urgent care clinic at Woden.
Use the booking page if you are unsure whether the concern is medical, skin-related or aesthetic.
Fees for this pathway
Current fees linked to this service
These fee rows come from current clinic fee records. Medicare rebate, out-of-pocket and bulk billing details are shown only where they are supported by the published fee record.
Initial aesthetic consultation deposit
30 minutes
Free (refundable deposit)
Deposit secures the appointment and may be credited towards products or services or refunded on the day.
Extended aesthetic consultation deposit
60 minutes
A$100 (credited to treatment)
Extended consultation deposit. Treatment-specific costs depend on assessment and current public fee information.
Returning-patient aesthetic treatment deposit
30 minutes
As per treatment
Returning-patient treatment deposit. Specific prescription-only cosmetic medicine examples are not advertised publicly.
Returning-patient extended aesthetic treatment deposit
60 minutes
As per treatment
Returning-patient extended treatment deposit. Treatment suitability and any non-public options are discussed after assessment.
Laser Genesis
30 minutes
A$320
Returning-patient Laser Genesis deposit listed in current clinic fee information.
Excel V+ redness or veins
45 minutes
A$450
Returning-patient deposit for more complex laser treatments or more than one area.
Microneedling or radiofrequency needling
60 minutes
From A$350
Treatment pricing starts at the published amount and depends on the agreed treatment plan after assessment.
Ultraceuticals peel + LED
60 minutes
From A$245
Deposit for peels with light-emitting diode treatment where clinically suitable.
Ultraceuticals professional peel
40 minutes
From A$195
Returning-patient peel or product-review deposit listed in current clinic fee information.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
What is a consultation-first approach?
Consultation-first means we assess your skin, history, goals and suitability before recommending any treatment. There is no public treatment menu — and no assumption that treatment is right for everyone.
What kinds of treatments do you offer?
Skin treatment categories include radiofrequency (Divine Pro), microneedling and radiofrequency needling, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), injectable volume replacement, chemical peels, LED light therapy, and prescription topical or oral medicines. The right combination depends on assessment.
Why are some treatments not named on this page?
Some prescription-only cosmetic medicines and related public pricing cannot be promoted publicly in Australia. Suitability and options for those treatments are discussed during your consultation.
Can I choose a treatment from the website?
The website helps you reach the right consultation, but treatment suitability depends on assessment. Patients often leave consultation with a different — or simpler — plan than they expected.
Are prices listed?
Consultation fees and most non-restricted treatment fees are shown on the fees page. Pricing for prescription cosmetic options is discussed during consultation.
What if I am unsure whether the concern is medical or aesthetic?
Use the booking page. Some concerns — such as hair loss, acne, scarring or skin changes — may overlap with women’s health, hormones or medicines.
Do you treat darker skin types?
Yes. Skin assessment includes Fitzpatrick skin type, and treatment plans are adjusted to reduce the risk of pigment change. Some heat-based treatments are deferred or replaced with safer alternatives.