A Note On Pricing For Aesthetic Medicine
About Aesthetic Medicine: At Aesthetic Medicine Australia, we understand how confusing it can be for patients to see so much variation in prices on the market, from so many different providers and with so many different options for treatment. Of course, we all want to get the best value for our money, and it can be daunting to spend our hard-earned cash without any guarantee of a result.
However every patient responds differently to treatment, just as with antibiotics or surgery. This means that no guarantees can be given; in fact, it would be unethical for any practitioner to guarantee results.
Furthermore, despite being elective, medical aesthetics are still a branch of health care, meaning practitioners need to adhere to Australian health care standards. Even if we were to give you a 50% discount, we still need to ensure you have 100% care (and I’m sure you’d prefer it that way too!)
Our Guarantee: The one guarantee we can give to our patients is that we will only ever suggest treatments we think will properly address your concerns and preferences, and we will always be upfront about costs from the very first consultation. We feel that our pricing for treatments is very fair, given the outstanding care we give our valued patients. We place patient care at the centre of everything we do and are available around the clock to assist with any concern and to always ensure your safety and peace of mind.
With all that in mind, our highly trained practitioners don’t haggle or bargain about medical services.
However, if you are on a budget, please let us know – we may be able to suggest some options that will work for you.
Price Guide: To try and help you understand how pricing and treatments work, we’ve listed and categorised the main anti-ageing and aesthetic options below, from least invasive to most invasive. In short – all the things you can do to avoid plastic surgery!
The AMA Treatment Suite
Of course, try and be born into the right family – good genes will help enormously with your health and appearance.
Price: priceless!
Lifestyle - good diet & hydration, avoid drinking excessively & don’t smoke.
Environment - wear a hat & minimise exposure to Australian sun, regardless of your skin type.
Price: variable - depends on the hat.
Sunblock (Zinc Oxide) and Sunscreen (SPF+)
Cosmeceutical skin care range with active ingredients - prescribed by your practitioner and tailored to your individual skin type
Price: variable - expect to pay upwards of $120 per product for reputable and effective brands with active ingredients. Ask us about this, we can put together a skin care routine tailored to your individual skin type.
Skin needling, mesotherapy, medical-grade skin peels (require skin preparation) & deep exfoliation treatments, eg, microdermabrasion.
Price: from $95 for full face microdermabrasion, $195 for full face skin needling & mesotherapy + infusions; variable depending on area; packages available for multiple treatments.
Laser, LED & Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – use of light to stimulate collagen production & reduce fine lines, pigment & redness. May be ablative or non-ablative – i.e. superficial vs deeper skin layers.
Price: from $195 for full face of IPL and there are packages available for multiple treatments. Highly variable depending on area, prices may exceed $1000 for ablative lasers.
Botulinum Toxin/Anti-Wrinkle (brand names Botox/Dysport/Xeomin) – create temporary relaxation of the muscle that causes the wrinkle. Treatment is most commonly used for frown, forehead & periorbital lines (aka ‘crows feet’) and typically lasts 3-4 months at first.
Price: $12/unit, (Type ‘A’) | $4.00/unit (Type ‘B’)
Dermal Fillers with Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane, Juvedermetc) – gels that attract water to create and restore volumizing. Can last 6-18 months and is used most commonly for lips & cheeks.
Price: From $450/ml, varies depending on type and amount of filler used.
Collagen Biostimulator Dermal Fillers (Sculptra, Radiesse, Profhilo) – work by stimulating collagen production. They are longer lasting: generally 2+ years longevity.
Price: From $800/vial; packages available when multiple vials required.
Fat Dissolving Injections (Belkyra, Kybella) – work by permanently destroying fat cells. It is most commonly used under the chin but can be used in other small areas.
Price: From $690/treatment (packages available for multiple sessions and/or larger areas)
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) & Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) – harnesses the healing capabilities of your own blood which is spun in a centrifuge & separated. The separated plasma is then used to stimulate healing and collagen production. Typically, 3 treatments are required initially over 12 months.
Price: From $695 for single session of full face & jawline with packages available for multiple treatments.
Plasma Pen Skin Tightening – uses plasma to create micro breaks in the skin surface, stimulating skin tightening and repair. The effects can last for 3+ years.
Price: Highly variable, depending on treatment; from $125 for a single lesion removal to $1250 for upper eye skin tightening.
Threadlifts/Non-Surgical Facelifts – uses tiny threads to physically lift and tighten sagging skin; very popular for lower face and jawline. The effects can last 2+ years.
Price: from $590 for smaller collagen-stimulating threads to $2900 for lifting threads. Price varies depending on type and number of threads required.
Fat Transfer – performed by doctors/aesthetic surgeons and becoming very popular. Fat is taken from the arms, thighs or stomach and is used to replace lost volume and create rejuvenation in other areas of the body such as face and feet.
Price: variable, typically between $5000 - $10 000 for face. $6900 for a Footlift procedure
Cellulite Treatment/Subcision – used to lessen the effects of cellulite and acne scarring, to improve appearance of skin and body.
Price: From $1900 for face, variable for larger areas, such as legs. Packages available where multiple treatments required.
Performed by Surgeon, either in clinic or hospital under general anaesthetic. These procedures will usually require a hospital stay and considerable downtime.
Price: Highly variable depending on procedure being performed. Procedures requiring hospital admission and overnight stays (such as breast enhancement) start at around $9,000 whereas full body ‘Mummy-Tucks’ may be as much as $70,000, or even more.
Important: the prices above are a guide only – the final quote for your treatment can only be given following a consultation with your practitioner
In most cases, a combination of aesthetic treatments will be required for best results. Furthermore, there needs to be an ongoing and responsive treatment plan – very rarely can any one thing fulfil and maintain all your aesthetic needs.
Most importantly, look after yourself! Remember, what we can do with a needle or laser is only half the story – the rest is up to you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of the above, we want our patients to be informed and comfortable before proceeding with their treatments.