Klemzig, Klemzig SA 5087
Adelaide Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Klemzig. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
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๐ฐ Cosmetic dermatology cost guide 2026 โ
Cosmetic dermatology covers the medical-aesthetic services performed by Specialist Dermatologists, including injectables, laser and light-based treatments, peels, prescription topicals (tretinoin, hydroquinone), and cosmetic procedures performed alongside medical dermatology (skin cancer screening, eczema management, etc.). Specialist Dermatologists are AHPRA-registered medical practitioners with at least 12 years of training including a 4-year accredited dermatology training program.
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Numbers reflect this directory's coverage at build time. Costs are typical Australian ranges; recovery is the median for this procedure type. AHPRA-compliant illustration only โ no patient depiction.
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Klemzig, Klemzig SA 5087
Adelaide Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Klemzig. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Parkside, Parkside SA 5063
DermaDocs is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Parkside. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Henley Beach, Henley Beach SA 5022
Adelaide Dermatology Associates is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Henley Beach. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Dulwich, Dulwich SA 5065
Dermatology SA is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Dulwich. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Walkerville, Walkerville SA 5081
Scalp Micro Pigmentation Australia โ Adelaideโs Leading SMP Specialists is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Walkerville. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Redwood Park, Redwood Park SA 5097
Afterglow Aesthetics is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Redwood Park. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Mile End, Mile End SA 5031
Barbie. Love Medispa is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Mile End. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Mawson Lakes, Mawson Lakes SA 5095
Halo Glo - Adelaide Body Contouring is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Mawson Lakes. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Prospect, Prospect SA 5082
Adelaide SculpSure and Aesthetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Prospect. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Wilston, Wilston QLD 4051
Advanced Dermatology is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Wilston. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Biggera Waters, Biggera Waters QLD 4216
Lotus Skin Clinic and Cosmetic Centre is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Biggera Waters. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Brisbane City, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Brisbane City Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Brisbane City. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Milton, Milton QLD 4064
Brisbane Dermatology Group is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Milton. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
West End, West End QLD 4101
Skin Partners is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in West End. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Newstead, Newstead QLD 4006
Brisbane Skin Newstead is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Newstead. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Holland Park West, Holland Park West QLD 4121
BeautyFULL Cosmetic Medical Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Holland Park West. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Petrie Terrace, QLD 4000
The Manor Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Petrie Terrace. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Teneriffe, Teneriffe QLD 4005
Beauty Boost Aesthetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Teneriffe. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Earlville, Earlville QLD 4870
Skin Doctors on Barr St is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Earlville. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Smithfield, Smithfield QLD 4878
Northern Skin Doctors is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Smithfield. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Cairns City, Cairns City QLD 4870
Cairns Private Hospital-Dermatology is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Cairns City. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Manoora, Manoora QLD 4870
Cairns Dermatology is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Manoora. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Cairns North, Cairns North QLD 4870
The Aesthetic Lounge is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Cairns North. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Earlville, Earlville QLD 4870
All Skyn is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Earlville. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Cairns City, Cairns City QLD 4870
Cairns Cosmetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Cairns City. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Balmain, Balmain NSW 2041
Artisan Aesthetic Clinics Balmain is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Balmain. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Earlville, Earlville QLD 4870
Tropical Aesthetics - Cairns Cosmetic and Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Earlville. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Canberra, Canberra ACT 2601
Skin by Dermatologists: Dr Rachael Anforth is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Canberra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Canberra, Canberra ACT 2601
Skin by Dermatologists is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Canberra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Turner, Turner ACT 2612
ACT Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Turner. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Braddon, Braddon ACT 2612
Lite Nurse Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Braddon. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
O'Connor, O'Connor ACT 2602
Inya Cosmetic Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in O'Connor. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Bruce, Bruce ACT 2617
The Skyn Lounge - Canberra skin clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Bruce. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Canberra, Canberra ACT 2601
Skin Wellness Academy is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Canberra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Ainslie, Ainslie ACT 2602
Aesthetics Wellness Canberra is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Ainslie. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Kingston, Kingston ACT 2604
Dr J. Aesthetics - Medical TMJ, Wellness & Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Kingston. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Tiwi, Tiwi NT 0810
Darwin Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Tiwi. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Darwin City, Darwin City NT 0800
LASH and Brow Bar Darwin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Darwin City. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Millner, Millner NT 0810
Hannah Spa is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Millner. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Stuart Park, Stuart Park NT 0820
Lift Your Soul Head Spa is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Stuart Park. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Tivendale, Tivendale NT 0822
Cosmetic Nurses Australia Darwin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Tivendale. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Darwin City, Darwin City NT 0800
Zencrown Head Spa is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Darwin City. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Johnston, Johnston NT 0832
The Facialist Darwin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Johnston. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Darwin City, Darwin City NT 0800
Skin by Sianna is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Darwin City. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Marrara, Marrara NT 0812
Beauty Of Tatum is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Marrara. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Belmont, Belmont VIC 3216
Skin Screen Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Belmont. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Belmont, Belmont VIC 3216
SKIN HEALTH & CANCER GEELONG is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Belmont. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Geelong, Geelong VIC 3220
MoleMap is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Geelong. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Belmont, Belmont VIC 3216
Novus Dermatology and Skin Health is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Belmont. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Geelong West, Geelong West VIC 3218
Baycity Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Geelong West. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Geelong, Geelong VIC 3220
Bonny Skin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Geelong. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Geelong, Geelong VIC 3220
The Agency of Skin and Ink is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Geelong. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Geelong West, Geelong West VIC 3218
Dermaluxe Beauty is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Geelong West. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Hamilton, Hamilton VIC 3300
Tahliaโs Beautyworx is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Hamilton. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Mermaid Waters, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218
Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Mermaid Waters. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Benowa, Benowa QLD 4217
The Skin Centre - Dr Michael Freeman is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Benowa. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Oxenford, Oxenford QLD 4210
Gold Coast Cosmetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Oxenford. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Palm Beach, Palm Beach QLD 4221
That Face Place is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Palm Beach. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Setons Cosmetics Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Surfers Paradise. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Palm Beach, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Boโ Aesthetics is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Palm Beach. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Clear Island Waters, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
Cheekii Coastal Cosmetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Clear Island Waters. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Oxenford, Oxenford QLD 4210
Cosmedispa is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Oxenford. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Varsity Lakes, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
KR Skin Clinic - Beauty Therapy & IPL is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Varsity Lakes. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Battery Point, Battery Point TAS 7004
O'Skin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Battery Point. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Hobart, Hobart TAS 7000
Lavada is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Hobart. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Hobart, Hobart TAS 7000
White Sage Aesthetics is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Hobart. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
New Town, New Town TAS 7008
Heart Aesthetics Hobart is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in New Town. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Hobart, Hobart TAS 7000
The Sanctuary is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Hobart. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Kingston, Kingston TAS 7050
Eden Cosmetic Therapies is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Kingston. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Lindisfarne, Lindisfarne TAS 7015
Beauty Lab & Laser is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Lindisfarne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Bellerive, Bellerive TAS 7018
Bloom Aesthetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Bellerive. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Keswick, Keswick SA 5035
Fika Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Keswick. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Melbourne, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Melbourne Cosmetics is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Northside Dermatology Skin Clinic Melbourne is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Fitzroy North. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Sinclair Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne Skin Clinic is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne City Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Yarra, South Yarra VIC 3141
Vis ร Vis Cosmetic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Yarra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Suede Clinic Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Dr Fresh is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Port Melbourne, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Dermaq Port Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Port Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Newcastle, Newcastle NSW 2300
Concept Cosmetic Medicine Newcastle is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Newcastle. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Toronto, Toronto NSW 2283
Newcastle Skin Check (Toronto) is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Toronto. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Lakelands, Lakelands NSW 2282
The Mayah Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Lakelands. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Charlestown, Charlestown NSW 2290
Hunter Coast Dermatology & Laser is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Charlestown. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Charlestown, Charlestown NSW 2290
Newcastle Skin Check is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Charlestown. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Charlestown, Charlestown NSW 2290
The Injectables Queen is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Charlestown. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Broadmeadow, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Broadmeadow. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Warners Bay, Warners Bay NSW 2282
Aesthetics by Maddy-Jane is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Warners Bay. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Cooks Hill, Cooks Hill NSW 2300
The Beauty Bar is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Cooks Hill. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Victoria Park, Victoria Park WA 6100
Skindepth Perth is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Victoria Park. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
West Perth, West Perth WA 6005
Al Nour Skin Centre is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in West Perth. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Perth, South Perth WA 6151
Perth Skin Specialists is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in South Perth. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Perth, Perth WA 6000
Perth Dermatology Clinic is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Perth. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Nedlands, Nedlands WA 6009
Perth Cosmetic Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Nedlands. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Subiaco, Subiaco WA 6008
Erin Aesthetics Subiaco is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Subiaco. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
West Perth, West Perth WA 6005
Youth Lab West Perth is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in West Perth. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Subiaco, Subiaco WA 6008
Medaesthetics is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Subiaco. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Thornlie, Thornlie WA 6108
Hair and Skin Science Thornlie is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Thornlie. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Buderim, Buderim QLD 4556
Science to Skin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Buderim. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Maroochydore, Maroochydore QLD 4558
DermaSurg Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Maroochydore. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Peregian Beach, Peregian Beach QLD 4573
Dr Clare Patterson - Specialist Dermatologist . Peregian Beach is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Peregian Beach. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Maroochydore, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Clinic One | Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Maroochydore. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Maroochydore, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Aesthete Sunshine Coast is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Maroochydore. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Maroochydore, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Body Transformation Institute | Sunshine Coast is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Maroochydore. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Warana, Warana QLD 4575
So Sol Skin & Body is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Warana. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Maroochydore, Maroochydore QLD 4558
SCC Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Maroochydore. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Bokarina, Bokarina QLD 4575
FloCryo is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Bokarina. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Pymble, Pymble NSW 2073
Pymble Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Pymble. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Sydney, Sydney NSW 2000
Central Sydney Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Sydney. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Darlinghurst, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
The Skin Hospital is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Darlinghurst. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
North Sydney, North Sydney NSW 2060
Dermatology North Sydney is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in North Sydney. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Darlinghurst, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Aesthetic Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Darlinghurst. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Sydney, Sydney NSW 2000
Nova Cosmetic Clinic | Sydney CBD is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Sydney. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Cronulla, Cronulla NSW 2230
Elite Body Contouring Cronulla is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Cronulla. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Crows Nest, Crows Nest NSW 2065
SM Aesthetic Lab is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Crows Nest. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Paddington, Paddington QLD 4064
Jade Cosmetic Clinic - Brisbane is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Paddington. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Heatley, Heatley QLD 4814
Heatley Medical & Skin Care Centre is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Heatley. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Belgian Gardens, Belgian Gardens QLD 4810
North Queensland Skin Centre is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Belgian Gardens. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Aitkenvale, Aitkenvale QLD 4814
MoleMap is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Aitkenvale. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
North Ward, North Ward QLD 4810
The Happy Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in North Ward. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Gulliver, Gulliver QLD 4812
Dr. B J Reid is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Gulliver. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Idalia, Idalia QLD 4811
SILK Laser Clinics Fairfield is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Idalia. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Townsville City, Townsville City QLD 4810
Townsville Anti Aging is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Townsville City. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Hyde Park, Hyde Park QLD 4812
WaterLeaf Skin Health And Beauty is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Hyde Park. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Aitkenvale, Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Addesso is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Aitkenvale. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Corrimal, Corrimal NSW 2518
Advantage Skin Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Corrimal. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Wollongong, Wollongong NSW 2500
Flinders Street Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Wollongong. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Corrimal, Corrimal NSW 2518
Cosmetic HQ by Danielle Ryan is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Corrimal. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Corrimal, Corrimal NSW 2518
Scalp Revival - Scalp Micropigmentation is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Corrimal. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Wollongong, Wollongong NSW 2500
Elite Body Contouring Wollongong is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Wollongong. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Wollongong, Wollongong NSW 2500
My Cosmetic Clinic | Cosmetic Consultations โ Wollongong is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Wollongong. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Miranda, Miranda NSW 2228
Elite Body Contouring Miranda is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Miranda. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Wollongong, Wollongong NSW 2500
Miss Soho Beauty is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Wollongong. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Woonona, Woonona NSW 2517
Skin Revival is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Woonona. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Editorial guide
Cosmetic dermatology is the aesthetic-focused work of Specialist Dermatologists โ covering injectables, lasers and light-based treatments, peels, prescription topicals, and cosmetic adjuncts to medical dermatology. The discipline overlaps with both cosmetic medicine and surgical aesthetic practice; what differentiates the specialist dermatologist is the depth of training in skin disease, which is particularly valuable when a cosmetic concern overlaps with an underlying skin condition.
Most dermatology practices operate on a referred-consultation model: a GP or another specialist refers the patient to the dermatologist, who performs an initial consultation including history, full skin examination, and treatment planning. Cosmetic procedures are then scheduled separately or, for simpler treatments, performed at the consultation.
Anyone seeking cosmetic treatment where there is overlap with a medical skin condition (acne, rosacea, melasma, photoageing with concerning lesions); anyone with unusual or worsening skin signs that warrant a specialist diagnosis; or anyone who simply prefers to have aesthetic care delivered by a Specialist Dermatologist.
Initial consultation (often Medicare-rebatable when medical assessment is involved): $200โ$400. Follow-up: $100โ$250. Procedures priced separately, in line with cosmetic-medicine market rates ($300โ$5,000 per session depending on procedure).
Procedure-specific. Most cosmetic dermatology procedures have minimal downtime; ablative treatments and some peels have more significant recovery (covered in the procedure-specific pages).
Confirm 'Specialist registration: Dermatology' on the AHPRA register. The Australasian College of Dermatologists list of Fellows is a useful additional check. Ask about the practitioner's specific cosmetic interests โ some specialise in injectables, others in laser, others in pigmentation. A specialist may not be the right fit for every cosmetic indication, and an honest practitioner will sometimes refer you elsewhere.
Itemised view of where the $200 โ $5,000 typically goes. Quoted prices vary by surgeon experience, hospital, and case complexity โ these shares are indicative.
| Component | Typical share | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| Practitioner fee | 60% | $100 โ $3,000 |
| Product cost | 30% | $50 โ $1,500 |
| Consultation and follow-up | 8% | $0 โ $400 |
| Clinic operating cost | 2% | $0 โ $100 |
| Total | 100% | $200 โ $5,000 |
Source: editorial estimates based on Australian Medical Association advisory notes and publicly disclosed clinic schedules. Actual quotes will vary; ask your surgeon for an itemised written quote before paying any deposit.
A typical recovery curve. Individual recovery varies โ confirm specific milestones with your surgeon's post-operative plan.
Day 0
Procedure day.
Day 0
Early recovery.
Day 1
Halfway point.
Day 1
End of standard recovery window.
Day 2
Final result and return to all activities.
How the most-discussed risks for cosmetic dermatology sit on a frequency-by-severity grid. All cosmetic procedures carry risk; the goal of this view is to help you ask better consent questions, not to dismiss any single complication as unlikely.
| Frequency \\ Severity | Mild | Moderate | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | โ | โ | โ |
| Uncommon | โ |
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| Rare | โ | โ | โ |
Frequency and severity classifications are editorial summaries based on Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons consent literature and TGA / AHPRA guidance. Your surgeon should explain each risk individually as part of the formal informed-consent process โ this matrix is a starting point for the conversation, not a substitute.
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FAQ
A 'Specialist Dermatologist' is an AHPRA-registered medical specialist who has completed at least 12 years of medical training including a 4-year accredited dermatology training program overseen by the Australasian College of Dermatologists. A 'cosmetic doctor' or 'cosmetic physician' is a medical practitioner working in cosmetic medicine without specialist registration. Both can be appropriate for non-surgical aesthetic treatment, but the specialist dermatologist has dramatically more clinical training and is the appropriate practitioner when there is any diagnostic uncertainty (suspicious skin lesion, unusual rash, complex pigmentation issue).
When the cosmetic concern overlaps with a medical condition โ adult acne, melasma, rosacea, suspicious pigmentation, atopic dermatitis โ a Specialist Dermatologist can assess and treat both at once. For pure aesthetic refinement (anti-wrinkle injections, simple filler, chemical peel), a Specialist Dermatologist is one of several appropriate options.
Initial dermatology consultations and most medical-dermatology services attract Medicare item numbers. Cosmetic-only consultations may or may not โ depending on whether the consultation involves any medical assessment. Discuss with your GP and the dermatology practice.
Yes. Many dermatology and plastic-surgery practices have established referral relationships and will refer appropriately when surgical management is preferable. A combined dermatology + plastic surgery approach is often optimal for skin cancer and complex aesthetic concerns.
Search the AHPRA register at ahpra.gov.au and confirm the practitioner has 'Specialist registration: Dermatology'. The Australasian College of Dermatologists also lists Fellows on its public register. Practitioners using the term 'dermatology' without specialist registration may not have the same training.
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