Consultations for Existing Aesthetic Concerns

At Shellharbour Skin, this consultation is designed to provide a detailed and professional assessment of areas previously treated with aesthetic procedures.

The focus is on understanding what may be occurring beneath the skin’s surface and how your clinician can safely support your desired outcome through an evidence-based, medical approach.

Rather than promoting a specific treatment, this service centres on assessment, education, and safe management, helping you make an informed decision about any future corrective steps.

Understanding Aesthetic Changes

Over time, the skin and deeper facial structures naturally evolve. Ageing, environmental exposure, and past aesthetic procedures can all contribute to visible changes in contour, firmness, or texture.

Factors that may influence your current concern include:

• Changes in soft-tissue placement or volume persistence
• Reduced elasticity due to collagen and elastin decline
• Variations in bone or muscular support over time
• Localised vascular or connective-tissue differences

These changes can occasionally lead to irregularities or unevenness in treated areas.

A clinical consultation provides clarity on what is occurring and whether medical management may assist in restoring balance and comfort.

Your Consultation at Shellharbour Skin

Each consultation is a detailed, discussion-based appointment tailored to your unique needs and medical background.

Your clinician may:

• Review your medical history, allergies, and any medications
• Examine the area of concern and discuss your observations
• Explore possible contributing factors and treatment history
• Discuss potential management pathways based on your assessment
• Explain benefits, risks, and expected outcomes
• Ensure you have all the information required to make an informed decision about your care
• Provide an opportunity to ask questions or express concerns

All consultations are conducted under medical supervision by experienced clinicians trained in aesthetic medicine and patient safety.

Management Pathways

If your clinician determines that medical management may be appropriate, they will discuss options suited to your individual circumstances.

These pathways are designed to address concerns such as uneven texture, visible irregularities, or areas of persistent material, always within a controlled and evidence-based clinical framework.

Possible approaches may include:

• Observation or monitoring, where no immediate intervention is needed
• Corrective processes, designed to help the body naturally rebalance or reduce existing material
• Referral or collaborative care, if additional expertise is beneficial

Any corrective procedure is performed only after a full clinical assessment and under direct medical supervision. Your clinician will clearly explain the reasoning, process, potential risks, and recovery expectations before proceeding.

After the Consultation

Following your consultation, you may be advised to return for follow-up or review, depending on your plan. If a corrective process is undertaken, it is common to experience temporary redness, swelling, or tenderness. These effects typically resolve within several days.

You’ll be provided with personalised aftercare instructions, which may include:

• Avoiding makeup or active skincare for several days
• Limiting heat exposure and strenuous activity
• Refraining from touching or massaging the area
• Returning for review if advised

Your clinician will ensure you understand how to care for the area and when to seek review if needed.

Risks and Considerations

All medical procedures carry potential risks, which your clinician will discuss in detail before any treatment occurs.

Possible short-term effects may include:

• Mild redness, swelling, or bruising
• Temporary tenderness or itching
• Local discolouration or unevenness
• Rare inflammatory or allergic response

If you experience pain, significant discolouration, or any symptoms of concern, contact the clinic promptly for assessment.

Cost and Planning

Fees vary depending on the complexity of your consultation and whether medical management is required. Your clinician will confirm the consultation cost before the appointment.

If a corrective process is discussed, this will be outlined and quoted separately following your clinical evaluation.

Important Information

• Shellharbour Skin provides consultations for assessment and management planning of existing aesthetic concerns.
• We do not advertise, name, or promote prescription-only products.
• All services are provided following a comprehensive medical assessment and informed-consent process.
• Suitability, outcomes, and recovery vary between individuals.
• Services are intended for adults aged 18 years and over.
• This content is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice.

Practitioner Transparency

Consultations and skin treatments at Shellharbour Skin are provided by a multidisciplinary clinical team:

Dermal Clinicians – qualified skin professionals who are not registered under AHPRA but hold tertiary qualifications in dermal science or dermal therapies. They provide skin treatments and consultations within their professional scope and under clinical supervision.

Registered Nurses – AHPRA-registered health practitioners who perform skin and aesthetic treatments within their clinical training and scope of practice.

Medical Practitioners – AHPRA-registered doctors experienced in skin health and aesthetic medicine who oversee and support all clinical services.

All treatments are undertaken within a medically supervised environment, ensuring that each patient pathway is reviewed for clinical suitability, safety, and evidence-based care.

You can verify registration for medical practitioners and nurses at ahpra.gov.au