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Wollongong ยท NSW

Cosmetic clinics in Wollongong.

Wollongong is the third-largest cosmetic and plastic surgery market in New South Wales, serving the Illawarra and South Coast regions. Practices are concentrated in the CBD, around Wollongong Private Hospital, and along the Princes Highway through Figtree and Warrawong.

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Anti-wrinkle injections in Wollongong

$250 โ€“ $900

Anti-wrinkle injections in Wollongong

$200 โ€“ $800

Arm lift (brachioplasty) in Wollongong

$9,000 โ€“ $16,000

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) in Wollongong

$5,000 โ€“ $12,000

Brazilian butt lift (BBL) in Wollongong

$15,000 โ€“ $25,000

Breast augmentation (breast implants) in Wollongong

$12,000 โ€“ $22,000

Breast implant removal (explant) in Wollongong

$8,000 โ€“ $18,000

Breast lift (mastopexy) in Wollongong

$12,000 โ€“ $22,000

Breast reduction in Wollongong

$12,000 โ€“ $22,000

Buccal fat removal in Wollongong

$4,000 โ€“ $9,000

Cheek filler in Wollongong

$700 โ€“ $2,500

Chemical peel in Wollongong

$150 โ€“ $1,500

Chin filler in Wollongong

$600 โ€“ $1,500

Cosmetic dermatology in Wollongong

$200 โ€“ $5,000

Cosmetic injectables in Wollongong

$200 โ€“ $5,000

Deep plane facelift in Wollongong

$25,000 โ€“ $45,000

Dermal fillers in Wollongong

$400 โ€“ $5,000

Emsculpt (electromagnetic muscle stimulation) in Wollongong

$500 โ€“ $1,200

Facelift in Wollongong

$15,000 โ€“ $35,000

Fat freezing (cryolipolysis) in Wollongong

$500 โ€“ $1,500

Gynecomastia surgery in Wollongong

$7,000 โ€“ $15,000

Hair transplant in Wollongong

$5,000 โ€“ $20,000

HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) in Wollongong

$1,000 โ€“ $4,000

IPL (intense pulsed light) in Wollongong

$150 โ€“ $600

Jaw filler in Wollongong

$1,000 โ€“ $3,000

Labiaplasty in Wollongong

$5,000 โ€“ $12,000

Laser hair removal in Wollongong

$100 โ€“ $500

Laser resurfacing in Wollongong

$500 โ€“ $4,000

Lip filler in Wollongong

$400 โ€“ $1,200

Liposuction in Wollongong

$4,000 โ€“ $15,000

Mini facelift in Wollongong

$8,000 โ€“ $18,000

Mole removal in Wollongong

$200 โ€“ $1,500

Mommy makeover in Wollongong

$25,000 โ€“ $50,000

Morpheus8 in Wollongong

$600 โ€“ $1,500

Neck lift in Wollongong

$12,000 โ€“ $25,000

Non-surgical body contouring in Wollongong

$500 โ€“ $10,000

Otoplasty (ear pinning) in Wollongong

$4,000 โ€“ $9,000

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in Wollongong

$500 โ€“ $1,200

Profhilo (hyaluronic-acid bioremodeller) in Wollongong

$700 โ€“ $1,200

RF microneedling in Wollongong

$400 โ€“ $1,500

Rhinoplasty (nose job) in Wollongong

$12,000 โ€“ $25,000

Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid biostimulator) in Wollongong

$700 โ€“ $1,500

Skin needling (microneedling) in Wollongong

$200 โ€“ $700

Thigh lift in Wollongong

$12,000 โ€“ $22,000

Thread lift in Wollongong

$1,500 โ€“ $5,000

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Wollongong

$15,000 โ€“ $30,000

Ultherapy in Wollongong

$1,500 โ€“ $4,500

Surgical

Plastic and cosmetic surgeons

18 practices in Wollongong

Important: surgical procedure โ€” read before making a decision:All cosmetic surgery carries material risks, including risks from general anaesthesia. Results vary from person to person. A cooling-off period applies in line with the Medical Board of Australia's cosmetic surgery guidelines. No content on this site is a testimonial for a surgical procedure. Always consult an AHPRA-registered specialist medical practitioner (FRACS or equivalent) and obtain independent medical advice before proceeding.

Dermatology

Dermatologists with cosmetic practice

1 practice in Wollongong

Non-surgical

Non-surgical cosmetic clinics

49 clinics in Wollongong

Wollongong editorial

Wollongong cosmetic surgery market overview

Wollongong is a smaller but well-established cosmetic and plastic surgery market that serves the Illawarra and South Coast regions of NSW. Several Sydney-based FRACS plastic surgeons run regular consultation rooms in Wollongong, and there is a stable group of locally-based cosmetic and non-surgical clinics. The market is conservative compared to Sydney โ€” fewer high-volume cosmetic-only operators, more practices that combine reconstructive and aesthetic work โ€” and consultation availability is generally good. For Illawarra and South Coast patients, Wollongong often offers a faster path to consultation than travelling to Sydney.

Hospitals and surgical venues

Common surgical venues for cosmetic and plastic surgery in Wollongong include Wollongong Private Hospital (Coniston) and Figtree Private Hospital. Several plastic surgery practices also use ACHS-accredited day-surgery suites in the CBD and Figtree. Wollongong Hospital (public) provides tertiary backup and is the regional referral centre for the South Coast.

Notable suburbs

Wollongong CBD, Figtree, Warrawong, Coniston, North Wollongong, Fairy Meadow, Corrimal, Shellharbour.

Travel and interstate access

Wollongong attracts patients from the Illawarra, the South Coast, the Southern Highlands, and parts of the ACT. Sydney patients occasionally travel south for specific surgeons or for cost reasons. The drive from Sydney is 90 minutes via the M1; the Princes Highway takes longer but is often more comfortable post-operatively. Pricing for surgical work is typically slightly lower than Sydney; non-surgical pricing is comparable.

Practical notes for recovery

Wollongong is reached from Sydney by car (90 minutes), train (about 2 hours via the South Coast line), or a private shuttle. The CBD, Coniston and Figtree are walkable or easily reached by local bus services; outer Illawarra practices are best by car. On-site parking is widely available. The temperate coastal climate is generally favourable for surgical recovery year-round.

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How to verify any cosmetic surgeon on AHPRA

AHPRA registration is the baseline credential check for any cosmetic procedure in Australia. The five steps below take roughly two minutes and are the single most important due-diligence step before paying a deposit.

  1. 1

    Open the AHPRA register

    AHPRA publishes a free public register of every registered medical practitioner in Australia. Open the official register โ€” never rely on a third-party "verification" site.

  2. 2

    Search by name and "Medical Practitioner"

    Search by the practitioner's full name and select Profession: Medical Practitioner. The register returns active registrations only โ€” if the name does not appear, do not proceed.

  3. 3

    Confirm the specialty (or its absence)

    Look at the "Specialty" field. A FRACS specialist plastic surgeon will list "Specialist Surgery โ€” Plastic Surgery". Anyone who calls themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" without a recognised specialty is a general medical practitioner under AHPRA โ€” that is a meaningful difference for surgical work.

  4. 4

    Check for conditions, undertakings, or restrictions

    The register flags any conditions on a practitioner's registration, including AHPRA undertakings or restrictions. Treat any flag as a reason to ask the practitioner directly what it relates to before booking.

  5. 5

    Verify hospital privileges separately

    Hospital privileges are issued by the hospital, not AHPRA. For surgical procedures, ask which accredited hospital or licensed day-procedure centre the operation will take place in, and verify the surgeon has admitting rights there.