2026 cost guide ยท injectables, laser & skin
Non-Surgical Treatment Prices in Australia.
From anti-wrinkle injections and filler to laser resurfacing and Ultherapy โ what 24 non-surgical treatments cost across Australian cities, and how to spot unsafe discounting.
Anti-wrinkle injections
Anti-wrinkle injections relax the muscles that crease skin โ forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet are the classic three areas. Pricing is per area or per unit, and results last three to four months.
What moves the price:
- Per-unit versus per-area pricing โ compare the total dose, not the headline
- Number of areas treated
- Prescriber oversight: legitimate clinics involve a doctor or nurse practitioner
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $200 โ $800 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $200 โ $800 | 59 |
| Cairns | $200 โ $800 | 39 |
| Canberra | $200 โ $800 | 48 |
| Darwin | $200 โ $800 | 38 |
| Geelong | $200 โ $800 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $200 โ $800 | 66 |
| Hobart | $200 โ $800 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $200 โ $800 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $200 โ $800 | 54 |
| Perth | $200 โ $800 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $200 โ $800 | 48 |
| Sydney | $200 โ $800 | 94 |
| Townsville | $200 โ $800 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $200 โ $800 | 50 |
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers restore or add volume using hyaluronic acid gel. Cost scales with how many syringes your plan needs โ a subtle refresh may be one ml, a full facial balancing plan four or more.
What moves the price:
- Number of syringes used
- Product brand and longevity (6โ18 months)
- Injector experience, especially for high-risk zones like the nose and tear trough
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $400 โ $5,000 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $400 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Cairns | $400 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Canberra | $400 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Darwin | $400 โ $5,000 | 38 |
| Geelong | $400 โ $5,000 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $400 โ $5,000 | 66 |
| Hobart | $400 โ $5,000 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $400 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $400 โ $5,000 | 54 |
| Perth | $400 โ $5,000 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $400 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Sydney | $400 โ $5,000 | 94 |
| Townsville | $400 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $400 โ $5,000 | 50 |
Lip filler
Lip filler adds volume and definition, typically half to one ml per session. Beware cheap deals: lips are a vascular area where injector training matters.
What moves the price:
- Volume used โ 0.5 ml top-ups versus full ml
- Product longevity and softness grade
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $400 โ $1,200 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $400 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Cairns | $400 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Canberra | $400 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Darwin | $400 โ $1,200 | 38 |
| Geelong | $400 โ $1,200 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $400 โ $1,200 | 66 |
| Hobart | $400 โ $1,200 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $400 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $400 โ $1,200 | 54 |
| Perth | $400 โ $1,200 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $400 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Sydney | $400 โ $1,200 | 94 |
| Townsville | $400 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $400 โ $1,200 | 50 |
Cheek filler
Cheek filler restores mid-face volume lost with age or builds projection. It usually takes two or more syringes to make a visible difference, which is why the range runs higher than lips.
What moves the price:
- Syringe count โ most treatments use 2โ4 ml
- Structural (deep) versus superficial placement
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $700 โ $2,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $700 โ $2,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $700 โ $2,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $700 โ $2,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $700 โ $2,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $700 โ $2,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $700 โ $2,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $700 โ $2,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $700 โ $2,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $700 โ $2,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $700 โ $2,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $700 โ $2,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $700 โ $2,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $700 โ $2,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $700 โ $2,500 | 50 |
Chin filler
Chin filler projects or lengthens a recessed chin without surgery. It is often paired with jaw filler for profile balancing.
What moves the price:
- Volume required for the projection you want
- Combination with jawline or chin-to-jaw packages
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $600 โ $1,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $600 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $600 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $600 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $600 โ $1,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $600 โ $1,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $600 โ $1,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $600 โ $1,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $600 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $600 โ $1,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $600 โ $1,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $600 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $600 โ $1,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $600 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $600 โ $1,500 | 50 |
Jaw filler
Jaw filler sharpens the jawline and can camouflage early jowls. It is one of the more product-hungry treatments โ three or more syringes is common.
What moves the price:
- Syringe count โ this is a high-volume treatment
- Whether chin filler is included in the plan
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 59 |
| Cairns | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 39 |
| Canberra | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 48 |
| Darwin | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 38 |
| Geelong | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 66 |
| Hobart | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 54 |
| Perth | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 48 |
| Sydney | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 94 |
| Townsville | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $1,000 โ $3,000 | 50 |
Thread lift
A thread lift suspends sagging facial tissue on dissolvable barbed sutures. Results are immediate but modest and last 12โ18 months โ a bridge between filler and a facelift, not a substitute for one.
What moves the price:
- Number and type of threads (PDO, PLLA, PCL)
- Treatment area: brows, mid-face, jawline or neck
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Cairns | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Canberra | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Darwin | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 38 |
| Geelong | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 66 |
| Hobart | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 54 |
| Perth | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Sydney | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 94 |
| Townsville | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $1,500 โ $5,000 | 50 |
Profhilo
Profhilo is an injectable bio-remodelling treatment that spreads under the skin to improve hydration and laxity rather than adding volume. The standard protocol is two sessions a month apart.
What moves the price:
- Two-session protocol โ confirm whether the quote covers both
- Face versus neck versus body areas
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $700 โ $1,200 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $700 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Cairns | $700 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Canberra | $700 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Darwin | $700 โ $1,200 | 38 |
| Geelong | $700 โ $1,200 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $700 โ $1,200 | 66 |
| Hobart | $700 โ $1,200 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $700 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $700 โ $1,200 | 54 |
| Perth | $700 โ $1,200 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $700 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Sydney | $700 โ $1,200 | 94 |
| Townsville | $700 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $700 โ $1,200 | 50 |
Sculptra
Sculptra stimulates your own collagen over several months, giving gradual, long-lasting volume. It is priced per vial and most plans need two to three sessions.
What moves the price:
- Number of vials and sessions
- Treatment area size
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $700 โ $1,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $700 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $700 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $700 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $700 โ $1,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $700 โ $1,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $700 โ $1,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $700 โ $1,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $700 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $700 โ $1,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $700 โ $1,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $700 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $700 โ $1,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $700 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $700 โ $1,500 | 50 |
Platelet-rich plasma
Platelet-rich plasma uses your own spun-down blood to stimulate skin or hair follicles. Evidence is strongest for hair thinning; facial "vampire facials" have more marketing than data.
What moves the price:
- Single session versus packages of three to six
- Face versus scalp indication
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $500 โ $1,200 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $500 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Cairns | $500 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Canberra | $500 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Darwin | $500 โ $1,200 | 38 |
| Geelong | $500 โ $1,200 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $500 โ $1,200 | 66 |
| Hobart | $500 โ $1,200 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $500 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $500 โ $1,200 | 54 |
| Perth | $500 โ $1,200 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $500 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Sydney | $500 โ $1,200 | 94 |
| Townsville | $500 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $500 โ $1,200 | 50 |
Chemical peel
Chemical peels resurface skin at controlled depths. Superficial peels are lunchtime treatments; medium-depth peels cost more and need a week of social downtime.
What moves the price:
- Depth: superficial, medium or deep
- Course of three to six peels versus a single session
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $150 โ $1,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $150 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $150 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $150 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $150 โ $1,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $150 โ $1,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $150 โ $1,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $150 โ $1,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $150 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $150 โ $1,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $150 โ $1,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $150 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $150 โ $1,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $150 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $150 โ $1,500 | 50 |
Laser resurfacing
Laser resurfacing treats texture, scarring and sun damage. Non-ablative lasers mean minimal downtime; fully ablative CO2 resurfacing costs the most and needs a week or more of recovery.
What moves the price:
- Non-ablative versus fractional versus fully ablative
- Area treated โ full face versus targeted scarring
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $500 โ $4,000 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $500 โ $4,000 | 59 |
| Cairns | $500 โ $4,000 | 39 |
| Canberra | $500 โ $4,000 | 48 |
| Darwin | $500 โ $4,000 | 38 |
| Geelong | $500 โ $4,000 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $500 โ $4,000 | 66 |
| Hobart | $500 โ $4,000 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $500 โ $4,000 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $500 โ $4,000 | 54 |
| Perth | $500 โ $4,000 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $500 โ $4,000 | 48 |
| Sydney | $500 โ $4,000 | 94 |
| Townsville | $500 โ $4,000 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $500 โ $4,000 | 50 |
IPL
IPL (intense pulsed light) targets redness, pigmentation and sun damage. It is not a laser but a broad-spectrum light treatment, usually sold in courses.
What moves the price:
- Number of sessions โ typically three
- Area size: full face versus spot treatment
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $150 โ $600 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $150 โ $600 | 59 |
| Cairns | $150 โ $600 | 39 |
| Canberra | $150 โ $600 | 48 |
| Darwin | $150 โ $600 | 38 |
| Geelong | $150 โ $600 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $150 โ $600 | 66 |
| Hobart | $150 โ $600 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $150 โ $600 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $150 โ $600 | 54 |
| Perth | $150 โ $600 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $150 โ $600 | 48 |
| Sydney | $150 โ $600 | 94 |
| Townsville | $150 โ $600 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $150 โ $600 | 50 |
Laser hair removal
Laser hair removal permanently reduces hair growth over a course of six to eight sessions. Per-session pricing varies mostly by area size.
What moves the price:
- Area size โ upper lip versus full legs
- Session count and package discounts
- Device suitability for your skin type
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $100 โ $500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $100 โ $500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $100 โ $500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $100 โ $500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $100 โ $500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $100 โ $500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $100 โ $500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $100 โ $500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $100 โ $500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $100 โ $500 | 54 |
| Perth | $100 โ $500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $100 โ $500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $100 โ $500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $100 โ $500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $100 โ $500 | 50 |
Skin needling
Skin needling (microneedling) creates micro-injuries that trigger collagen production, improving texture and mild scarring. Dermapen-style devices dominate the Australian market.
What moves the price:
- Single session versus courses
- Add-ons such as PRP increase the price
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $200 โ $700 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $200 โ $700 | 59 |
| Cairns | $200 โ $700 | 39 |
| Canberra | $200 โ $700 | 48 |
| Darwin | $200 โ $700 | 38 |
| Geelong | $200 โ $700 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $200 โ $700 | 66 |
| Hobart | $200 โ $700 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $200 โ $700 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $200 โ $700 | 54 |
| Perth | $200 โ $700 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $200 โ $700 | 48 |
| Sydney | $200 โ $700 | 94 |
| Townsville | $200 โ $700 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $200 โ $700 | 50 |
RF microneedling
RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy to needling for deeper tightening. It sits between ordinary needling and Morpheus8 in both intensity and price.
What moves the price:
- Device and treatment depth
- Number of sessions in the plan
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $400 โ $1,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $400 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $400 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $400 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $400 โ $1,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $400 โ $1,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $400 โ $1,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $400 โ $1,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $400 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $400 โ $1,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $400 โ $1,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $400 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $400 โ $1,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $400 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $400 โ $1,500 | 50 |
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with deep radiofrequency for skin tightening and remodelling, popular for jawline and neck laxity. Two to three sessions are typical.
What moves the price:
- Session count and treatment areas
- Combination plans with other modalities
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $600 โ $1,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $600 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $600 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $600 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $600 โ $1,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $600 โ $1,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $600 โ $1,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $600 โ $1,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $600 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $600 โ $1,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $600 โ $1,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $600 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $600 โ $1,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $600 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $600 โ $1,500 | 50 |
HIFU
HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) heats deep skin layers to stimulate tightening โ marketed as a non-surgical facelift, though results are subtler and variable.
What moves the price:
- Treatment areas and number of lines/shots
- Device generation โ newer systems cost more per session
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 59 |
| Cairns | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 39 |
| Canberra | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 48 |
| Darwin | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 38 |
| Geelong | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 66 |
| Hobart | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 54 |
| Perth | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 48 |
| Sydney | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 94 |
| Townsville | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $1,000 โ $4,000 | 50 |
Ultherapy
Ultherapy is the premium ultrasound skin-lifting treatment, using real-time imaging to target the SMAS layer. One session a year is the usual protocol, which partly justifies the higher per-session price.
What moves the price:
- Treatment zones โ brow, lower face, neck or full face
- Genuine Ulthera device versus generic HIFU (ask which machine is used)
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $1,500 โ $4,500 | 50 |
Emsculpt
Emsculpt uses electromagnetic pulses to contract muscles โ roughly 20,000 crunches per session, claimed. It tones rather than removes fat, and suits patients already near their goal shape.
What moves the price:
- Course length โ four sessions is standard
- Abdomen versus buttocks versus arms
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $500 โ $1,200 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $500 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Cairns | $500 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Canberra | $500 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Darwin | $500 โ $1,200 | 38 |
| Geelong | $500 โ $1,200 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $500 โ $1,200 | 66 |
| Hobart | $500 โ $1,200 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $500 โ $1,200 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $500 โ $1,200 | 54 |
| Perth | $500 โ $1,200 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $500 โ $1,200 | 48 |
| Sydney | $500 โ $1,200 | 94 |
| Townsville | $500 โ $1,200 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $500 โ $1,200 | 50 |
Fat freezing
Fat freezing (cryolipolysis/CoolSculpting) kills a portion of fat cells in a treated bulge over two to three months. It works on pinchable pockets, not general weight.
What moves the price:
- Number of applicators/cycles per session
- Sessions needed per area โ usually two
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $500 โ $1,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $500 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $500 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $500 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $500 โ $1,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $500 โ $1,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $500 โ $1,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $500 โ $1,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $500 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $500 โ $1,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $500 โ $1,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $500 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $500 โ $1,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $500 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $500 โ $1,500 | 50 |
Mole removal
Cosmetic mole removal is usually shave excision or laser in rooms under local anaesthetic. Any changing or irregular mole should be biopsied rather than lasered โ a reputable clinic will insist on this.
What moves the price:
- Shave versus surgical excision (stitches)
- Histopathology fee โ always worth paying for
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $200 โ $1,500 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $200 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Cairns | $200 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Canberra | $200 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Darwin | $200 โ $1,500 | 38 |
| Geelong | $200 โ $1,500 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $200 โ $1,500 | 66 |
| Hobart | $200 โ $1,500 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $200 โ $1,500 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $200 โ $1,500 | 54 |
| Perth | $200 โ $1,500 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $200 โ $1,500 | 48 |
| Sydney | $200 โ $1,500 | 94 |
| Townsville | $200 โ $1,500 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $200 โ $1,500 | 50 |
Cosmetic dermatology
Cosmetic dermatology consultations cover skin assessment, prescription skincare and treatment planning. Seeing a dermatologist first often saves money by ruling out treatments you do not need.
What moves the price:
- Consultation-only versus treatment-inclusive pricing
- Specialist dermatologist versus cosmetic GP
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $200 โ $5,000 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $200 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Cairns | $200 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Canberra | $200 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Darwin | $200 โ $5,000 | 38 |
| Geelong | $200 โ $5,000 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $200 โ $5,000 | 66 |
| Hobart | $200 โ $5,000 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $200 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $200 โ $5,000 | 54 |
| Perth | $200 โ $5,000 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $200 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Sydney | $200 โ $5,000 | 94 |
| Townsville | $200 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $200 โ $5,000 | 50 |
Cosmetic injectables
Cosmetic injectables is the umbrella for anti-wrinkle and filler treatments. Clinic packages that bundle areas usually beat per-area pricing for multi-area plans.
What moves the price:
- Bundle versus per-area pricing
- Who injects: doctor, nurse under oversight, or dentist
| City | Typical cost (AUD) | Clinics listed |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | $200 โ $5,000 | 58 |
| Brisbane | $200 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Cairns | $200 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Canberra | $200 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Darwin | $200 โ $5,000 | 38 |
| Geelong | $200 โ $5,000 | 52 |
| Gold Coast | $200 โ $5,000 | 66 |
| Hobart | $200 โ $5,000 | 36 |
| Melbourne | $200 โ $5,000 | 59 |
| Newcastle | $200 โ $5,000 | 54 |
| Perth | $200 โ $5,000 | 50 |
| Sunshine Coast | $200 โ $5,000 | 48 |
| Sydney | $200 โ $5,000 | 94 |
| Townsville | $200 โ $5,000 | 39 |
| Wollongong | $200 โ $5,000 | 50 |
All figures are indicative national and city-level ranges from this directory's editorial research, updated October 2026. They are general information only โ not medical advice, and not a quote. Every patient and every clinic is different: always confirm an itemised written quote with an AHPRA-registered practitioner before proceeding.
Common questions
How much do anti-wrinkle injections cost in Australia?
Typically $200โ$800 per session depending on areas treated and dose. Per-unit pricing runs roughly $4โ$16; a three-area treatment usually needs 50โ70 units. Compare total dose and total price, not the per-area headline.
Why is some filler so cheap?
Discount filler often means diluted product, grey-import stock or an inexperienced injector. Fillers are prescription-only medicines in Australia โ a legitimate clinic always involves a prescriber and uses TGA-approved product. Complications from cheap filler can cost far more to fix than the saving.
Which non-surgical treatments actually work for skin tightening?
Energy-based treatments with the strongest evidence are RF microneedling, Morpheus8 and Ultherapy โ expect modest tightening, not surgical results. HIFU results vary widely by device. If laxity is moderate or worse, a consultation about surgery is the honest answer.
How often do I need to repeat injectable treatments?
Anti-wrinkle injections last 3โ4 months, most hyaluronic fillers 6โ18 months depending on area and product, Profhilo needs a 2-session start then maintenance every 6 months, and Sculptra builds over 2โ3 sessions lasting up to 2 years. Factor annual repetition into any cost comparison with surgery.