Post surgical scars
Assessment can consider raised, firm, red, tethered or uneven scars after surgery, once the area has healed enough for review.
Skin, aesthetics and hair
Scar treatment
Scar treatment starts with a private consultation to assess the scar type, location, age, symptoms, skin history and goals. Treatment options and costs are discussed after assessment.
Start here if
This consultation-first pathway is for post surgical scars, post self-harm scars and other scars where texture, colour, thickness, tightness or visibility is a concern.
Who this is for
Is scar treatment 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.
Post self-harm scars
The consultation can discuss scar appearance, texture and treatment options in a private, non-judgemental setting.
Texture, redness or thickness
Different scar features may need different approaches, including skin needling, energy-based treatments, topical care, referral or staged review.
Treatment journey
Procedure steps
Each treatment session follows the same staged sequence so patients understand what to expect at every step.
Procedure steps
Step 1. Scar assessment
The clinician reviews how the scar formed, how long it has been present, symptoms such as itch or tightness, prior treatment and what you hope to improve.
Step 2. Suitability and options
Options depend on scar type, skin type, location, age of the scar and risk of pigment change or further scarring.
Step 3. Treatment planning
If treatment is suitable, the clinician explains expected recovery, likely number of sessions, realistic limits and cost before any procedure is booked.
Preparation
Bring scar history
Bring details of the original injury or surgery, any previous treatment, medicines, allergies and a list of concerns you want to discuss.
Protect the area from sun
Sun exposure can worsen pigment changes and may affect timing. Use sun protection and avoid tanning before review.
Avoid submitting images online
Do not send scar images or clinical histories through the general contact form. Bring relevant images or records to the appointment.
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
Scars cannot be erased
Treatment may improve selected features, but no scar treatment can promise invisible skin or a specific result.
Pigment and texture changes
Temporary or lasting redness, pigment change, tenderness, bruising or texture change can occur depending on the treatment.
Multiple sessions may be needed
Some scars need staged treatment or review over time. The plan is adjusted according to response and tolerance.
Aftercare and follow-up
Aftercare depends on treatment
The clinic provides specific aftercare after the treatment type is selected. Sun protection is commonly important.
Report unexpected changes
Contact the clinic if pain, swelling, discharge, spreading redness or any symptom feels unsafe after treatment.
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
Scar treatment is consultation-first. The clinician confirms suitability, treatment options and costs after assessment.
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 scar treatment, skin consultation or another pathway is the right starting point.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Can scar treatment remove a scar completely?
No. Scars can sometimes be improved, but treatment cannot promise invisible skin or a specific degree of change.
Are post self-harm scars treated?
They can be discussed in a private consultation. Suitability depends on the scar, skin history, goals and what treatment risks are acceptable.
How much does scar treatment cost?
There is no fixed public price because treatment type, number of sessions and suitability vary. Consultation deposits are shown on the fees page.
Can I book treatment without consultation?
No. The first step is consultation so the clinician can confirm scar type, treatment options, risks and likely recovery.