Best Laser Skin Resurfacing in Adelaide
Laser skin resurfacing can help soften acne scarring, fine lines and uneven texture, but results and safety depend heavily on the clinic and practitioner you choose. This guide explains how the treatment works, what it typically costs in Australia, and how to pick a reputable Adelaide clinic. We feature a curated list of highly rated local providers to help you start your shortlist.
1. Enhance Skin Cosmetic Clinic Largs Bay
Largs Bay, SA
Enhance Skin Cosmetic Clinic in Largs Bay, SA, is a nurse-led medical aesthetic clinic with locations also in Norwood. Treatments include skin needling, IPL skin rejuvenation, fractionated RF, medical-grade facials, dermaplaning, LED light therapy, and teeth whitening. Lead nurse Petta was named SA's Best Cosmetic Nurse for 2023 and 2024.
2. Sweet Skin Clinic
Royston Park, SA
Sweet Skin Clinic in Royston Park, SA offers laser hair removal for male and female clients, carbon peel laser (China Doll facial), laser tattoo removal, RF skin tightening, nail fungus laser treatment, and IPL treatments. Afterpay is accepted. No practitioners are named on the website.
3. Adelaide Cosmetic Medicine & Laser Skin Clinic
Parkside, SA
Adelaide Cosmetic Medicine & Laser is a boutique cosmetic clinic in Parkside, SA, offering anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, laser treatments, Tixel2 skin tightening, body contouring, and K-Beauty skincare. Led by RN Linda Schreck and Dr Susan Lloyd, the clinic provides personalised consultations with a $55 redeemable fee.
4. Enhance Skin Cosmetic Clinic Norwood
Norwood, SA
Enhance Skin Cosmetic Clinic in Norwood, SA is a nurse-led medical aesthetic clinic with two locations (Norwood and Largs Bay). Services include skin needling, IPL skin rejuvenation, fractionated RF, dermaplaning, LED light therapy, and medical-grade facials. Led by Petta, named SA's Best Cosmetic Nurse for 2023 and 2024, with over 250 five-star reviews.
5. The Clinique Aesthetics Pty Ltd by Caroline Newman
Wayville, SA
The Clinique Aesthetics, led by Caroline Newman with 28+ years of experience, is a premium cosmetic and skin clinic in Wayville, SA. Offering cosmetic injectables, laser treatments, and skin rejuvenation, the clinic collaborates with Adelaide plastic surgeon Dr Jonathan Azzapardi and provides free consultations.
6. Pulse Body Rejuvenation
Hove, SA
Bliss Wellness in Adelaide (Hove, SA) offers advanced skin treatments, nervous system reset therapies, and whole-body rejuvenation using TGA-approved devices including Exion RF, EmFusion, Emsculpt Neo, and Emsella. Services span skin resurfacing, microneedling, chemical peels, pelvic floor strengthening, body sculpting, float therapy, and infrared sauna.
7. Skin Solutions Medispa
Glen Osmond, SA
Skin Solutions Medispa & Hair Salon in Glen Osmond, SA specialises in permanent hair reduction, IPL photo rejuvenation, pigmentation removal, vascular lesion treatment, and fractional RF skin tightening. Also offers body massage, organic facials, natural skincare products, and a hair salon with styling and colouring services.
8. W Medical Aesthetics
Unley, SA
W Medical Aesthetics in Unley, SA is led by Dr Kee Sing Wong, a Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine. The clinic offers advanced aesthetic treatments including BBL HEROic laser, Tetra Pro CO2 laser, Morpheus8 RF microneedling, bio-remodelling, threads, FaceTite, and skin rejuvenation, focused on natural-looking results.
9. Specialist Dermatology Surgery & Laser - Adelaide
Glenelg, SA
Specialist Dermatology Surgery & Laser in Glenelg, Adelaide, led by Dr. Adam Sheridan. Services include dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and laser and light therapies targeting photodamage, pigmentation, melasma, vascular concerns, scarring, and unwanted hair.
10. Medical Aesthetica - Dr Chou Ky
Kensington Park, SA
Medical Aesthetica in Kensington Park, SA is led by Dr Chou Ky, offering anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, pigmentation treatments, micro needling, PRP/Factor4, Profhilo, collagen biostimulation, HIFU, fractionated radiofrequency, and Fotona laser, alongside skin checks and women's health services.
11. BalaBala Laser Clinic
Adelaide, SA
BalaBala Laser Clinic in Adelaide, SA offers premium anti-ageing and pigmentation treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, RF microneedling, IPL, laser skin resurfacing, PRF, and skin rejuvenation. Additional services include EMFACE, Ultherapy, Ultraformer MPT, Thermage FLX, Fotona lasers, and IV infusion therapy.
12. SHEER (Medical Aesthetics)
Mile End, SA
SHEER Medical Aesthetics in Mile End, SA is founded by Registered Nurse Mandy Sheer. The clinic offers dermal filler treatments and CO₂ fractional ablative laser skin resurfacing. It features two diagnostic ultrasound machines for treatment planning and complication management, and assists other SA clinics with complex filler concerns.
13. Imperia Clinics Body Sculpting & Skin Rejuvenation
Seaton, SA
Imperia Clinics in Seaton, SA offers non-invasive, non-surgical body sculpting and skin rejuvenation treatments including fat freezing, fat dissolving, microneedling, hydra facial, CO2 fractional laser, mandelic acid peel, RF skin tightening, fractional RF microneedling, laser hair removal, EMS muscle sculpting, and vascular removal.
14. Sculpt
Stepney, SA
Sculpt is a cosmetic clinic in Stepney, SA, offering scientifically-supported and naturally crafted face and body treatments. Their featured treatment is CoolPeel CO₂ Laser Resurfacing, priced from $600 for 45 minutes, targeting texture, tone, fine lines, enlarged pores and dullness.
15. Dr Hadges Medical Aesthetics
Prospect, SA
Dr Hadges Medical + Aesthetics is a doctor-led clinic in Prospect, SA, founded by Dr Stephen Hadges with over 35 years of medical experience. The clinic offers general practice, cosmetic medicine, laser treatments and dermal therapies, with all consultations and procedures performed solely by Dr Hadges.
16. Face and Body Adelaide
Torrensville, SA
Face and Body Adelaide, established in 2016, is a cosmetic and skin clinic in Torrensville/Adelaide with locations in Mile End and Newton. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, chemical peels, laser treatments, pigmentation removal, CO2 laser resurfacing, thread lifts, and IV vitamin infusions. Over 300 five-star reviews.
17. Reskin Laser Clinic
Adelaide, SA
Reskin Laser Clinic, founded in 2022 in Adelaide SA, offers advanced skin treatments including laser, IPL, RF microneedling, HydraFacial, chemical peels, anti-wrinkle injections, and dermal fillers. The clinic is led by Dr Cuong Danh and RN Vanessa Wang, with a focus on evidence-based, personalised aesthetic care.
18. Face And Body Adelaide- Newton
Newton, SA
Face and Body Adelaide (Newton, SA) is a cosmetic clinic established in 2016 with two Adelaide locations. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, fat dissolving, skin needling, chemical peels, laser pigmentation, CO2 laser resurfacing, thread lifts, and IV vitamin infusions. Over 300 five-star reviews.
19. Eve On 21
Ashford, SA
Eve On 21 is a health and skin clinic in Ashford, SA, offering non-invasive cosmetic and skin treatments including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, skin needling, CO2 laser resurfacing, Candela laser pigmentation treatment, dermal fillers, CoolSculpting, and LED light therapy. The clinic has a team of certified skin specialists and medical professionals.
20. Skinlab Laser Aesthetics
Adelaide, SA
Skinlab Laser Aesthetics is located at 134-136 Grote Street, Adelaide SA. The clinic offers a range of advanced treatments including HydraFacial, chemical peels, microneedling, IPL, laser pigmentation and hair removal, fat dissolution, and injections, alongside professional-grade skincare products for home use.
21. epiclinic
Adelaide, SA
Epiclinic is a premier cosmetic medicine clinic in Adelaide, SA, offering treatments including HydraFacial, Fraxel and Acupulse laser resurfacing, CoolSculpting, chemical peels, skin cancer checks, and blemish and rosacea treatments. Registered practitioners provide individual consultations before any treatment plan is recommended.
22. Medicine of Cosmetics
Glenelg, SA
Medicine of Cosmetics in Glenelg, SA is part of the Adelaide Luxury Cosmetic Group, offering medical aesthetics, skin and laser treatments, cosmetic tattoo, and beauty services. With 25+ years of clinical experience, they operate three Adelaide clinics and 30+ mobile locations, accepting Zip, Afterpay, and Payright.
23. First Skin and Body
North Adelaide, SA
First Skin and Body is a luxury day spa and skin clinic in North Adelaide, SA, specialising in pigmentation, acne, rosacea, and ageing concerns. Treatments include HydraFacial, Microdermabrasion, Dermapen Skin Needling, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, IPL pigmentation removal, RF skin tightening, laser hair removal, and spa and body therapies.
24. Medicine of Cosmetics
Royston Park, SA
Medicine of Cosmetics in Royston Park, SA, is part of the Adelaide Luxury Cosmetic Group with 25+ years of clinical experience across three Adelaide clinics and 30+ mobile locations. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, skin needling, laser skin treatments, and RF skin treatments, with a consultation-led, patient-first approach.
25. Lasers in Medicine
North Adelaide, SA
Lasers in Medicine in North Adelaide offers 30 years of doctor- and nurse-led skin and vein care. Treatments include laser pigmentation removal (Pico Enlighten III), Fraxel, Excel V, SkinPen microneedling, Erbium/YAG, Clear & Brilliant, AviClear, EmFace, Ultraformer, and varicose vein procedures including EVLA and sclerotherapy.
26. Clear Skincare Clinic Norwood
Norwood, SA
Clear Skincare Clinic Norwood is located at Shop 7, 89 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067. Services include HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, microneedling, MediPeels, laser resurfacing, pigmentation treatment, laser hair removal, and cosmetic aesthetics including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, and lip fillers.
27. Adelaide Skin and Eye Centre
Kent Town, SA
Adelaide Skin and Eye Centre in Kent Town, SA is a specialist medical clinic staffed by dermatologists, an oculoplastic surgeon, nurses and technicians. Services include dermatology, Mohs surgery, oculoplastic surgery, vascular and fractional laser treatments, IPL therapy, and botulinum toxin injections. Adelaide Surgicentre, an accredited day surgical facility, operates within the complex.
28. Bay Dermatology
Glenelg, SA
Bay Dermatology is a dermatologist-led clinic at 14 Partridge Street, Glenelg SA, led by Dr Catherine Black and Dr Michael Black (FACD). The clinic offers medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services including laser and cosmetic procedures, treating skin, hair, and nail conditions for Adelaide and greater SA patients.
29. Dr Todd Wiadrowski
Kent Town, SA
Adelaide Skin & Eye Centre in Kent Town, SA is a specialist clinic offering dermatology, oculoplastic surgery, Mohs surgery, and skin rejuvenation treatments including botulinum toxin, IPL, profractional and Halo laser therapies. Led by a team of dermatologists and surgeons including Dr Todd Wiadrowski, it operates an accredited on-site day surgical facility.
30. Dr Adam Sheridan I Specialist Dermatology Surgery & Laser I Adelaide - Glenelg
Glenelg, SA
Dr Adam Sheridan leads a specialist dermatology, surgery and laser clinic in Glenelg, SA. Services include skin cancer detection, dermatological conditions, Mohs micrographic surgery, and laser/light therapies for photodamage, pigmentation, vessels, scars, and unwanted hair.
31. Regenesis Aesthetic + Wellness
Kent Town, SA
Regenesis Aesthetic + Wellness in Kent Town, SA offers advanced cosmetic medical treatments including laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound, electromagnetic and light-based platforms. Services include skin needling, chemical peels, pigmentation treatments, and more. The clinic stocks medical-grade skincare brands and emphasises qualified practitioners, TGA-cleared technology, and AHPRA-compliant individualised care.
32. Louise May Skin and Laser Clinic
Glenside, SA
Neo-Aesthetics Skin and Laser Clinic, located at 300 Greenhill Road, Glenside SA, offers advanced treatments including CynoGlow sequential laser and RF microneedling plans using PicosurePro picosecond laser and Potenza RF microneedling technology. Open Tuesday to Friday with appointment-only Mondays and Saturdays.
What laser skin resurfacing involves
Laser skin resurfacing uses focused light energy to remove or heat layers of skin in a controlled way, prompting the body to repair and produce new collagen. Most modern treatments use fractional lasers, which treat the skin in tiny columns rather than the whole surface at once. This leaves surrounding tissue intact, which speeds healing while still triggering renewal.
There are two broad categories:
- Ablative lasers (such as fractional CO2 or erbium) remove thin layers of skin. They tend to deliver stronger results for deeper scarring and lines, but come with more downtime.
- Non-ablative lasers heat the deeper skin without removing the surface. They're gentler, with less downtime, but usually need more sessions for a comparable result.
Resurfacing is commonly used for acne and chickenpox scarring, fine lines, enlarged pores, sun damage and overall texture and tone.
What to expect
A good clinic starts with a consultation and skin assessment. Your practitioner should review your skin type, history (including any cold sores, medications such as isotretinoin, and previous treatments), and realistic goals. Some skin tones carry a higher risk of pigmentation changes, so this assessment matters.
On the day, numbing cream is usually applied, and the treatment itself often takes 20–45 minutes depending on the area. Expect heat, redness and a sandpaper-like sensation afterwards.
Downtime varies a lot:
- Non-ablative / light fractional: redness for 1–3 days, with mild flaking.
- Stronger fractional / ablative: redness, swelling and peeling for roughly 5–7 days, sometimes longer, with full collagen remodelling continuing over several months.
Most people need a course of treatments (often 3–5 for non-ablative) spaced several weeks apart, while deeper ablative treatments may be done as one or two sessions. Diligent sun protection afterwards is essential.
Typical Australian price ranges
Pricing depends on the laser used, the area treated, and the practitioner's experience. As a general guide only:
- Non-ablative fractional, single session: roughly $200–$600
- Fractional CO2 / ablative, single session: roughly $600–$1,500+
- Packages of multiple sessions: often discounted per treatment
These are indicative ranges across Australia and not a quote. Always confirm current pricing, what's included (consultation, numbing, follow-up) and the total cost of a recommended course before committing.
How to choose a clinic in Adelaide
The clinics featured on this page — including practices in Parkside, Wayville, Stepney, Torrensville, Kent Town, North Adelaide, Royston Park and the Adelaide CBD — span a range of ratings and review volumes. Reviews are a useful starting point, but they shouldn't be your only filter. Consider:
- Who performs the treatment. Is it a doctor, nurse or experienced dermal therapist, and are they appropriately trained on the specific device?
- Range of devices. Clinics with several lasers can better match the right technology to your skin and concern, rather than fitting you to the one machine they own.
- Experience with your skin type and concern. Acne scarring, melasma and ageing skin each need different approaches. Ask to see before-and-after photos of cases like yours.
- Consultation quality. A reputable clinic will set realistic expectations and may tell you that you're not a good candidate, or that a different treatment suits you better.
- Aftercare and follow-up. Find out what support is provided if you have concerns during healing.
AHPRA and safety considerations
Laser and energy-based treatments are regulated differently across Australia, and rules can change. In South Australia, cosmetic laser use is not as tightly licensed as in some other states, so the responsibility falls heavily on you to choose a well-trained operator.
If your treatment involves a medical practitioner or registered nurse — common for stronger ablative resurfacing — you can and should check their registration on the AHPRA register (ahpra.gov.au). Confirm that anyone performing or supervising your treatment holds current, relevant qualifications and has specific training on the device being used.
Resurfacing carries genuine risks, including burns, prolonged redness, infection, scarring and pigmentation changes — particularly in darker or tanned skin. A safety-focused clinic will perform a thorough assessment, may recommend a patch test, and will give clear pre- and post-treatment instructions.
Questions to ask before booking
- What laser do you recommend for my concern, and why?
- Who will perform the treatment, and what are their qualifications and AHPRA registration?
- How many sessions will I likely need, and what's the total cost?
- What downtime should I plan for?
- Can I see before-and-after photos of similar skin and concerns?
- What are the risks for my skin type, and how do you manage complications?
- What aftercare and follow-up are included?
Take your time, compare a couple of consultations, and prioritise practitioner skill and a careful assessment over the lowest price. Good resurfacing results come from matching the right device and settings to your individual skin.
Other treatments in Adelaide
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Frequently asked questions
How much does laser skin resurfacing cost in Adelaide?
As a general guide, non-ablative fractional sessions often range from around $200–$600, while stronger fractional CO2 or ablative treatments can run from roughly $600–$1,500+ per session. Packages may reduce the per-session cost. These are indicative ranges only — always get a personalised quote at consultation.
How much downtime should I expect?
It depends on the laser. Lighter non-ablative treatments may cause redness and mild flaking for 1–3 days. Stronger fractional or ablative resurfacing can mean redness, swelling and peeling for around 5–7 days or more. Your clinic should outline expected downtime before you book.
Is laser skin resurfacing safe?
It's generally safe when performed by a well-trained practitioner who assesses your skin properly. Risks include burns, infection, prolonged redness, scarring and pigmentation changes, which are higher in darker or tanned skin. A thorough consultation, possible patch test and clear aftercare reduce these risks.
How do I check a practitioner's qualifications?
If a doctor or registered nurse is involved, check their current registration on the AHPRA register at ahpra.gov.au. Also confirm they have specific training on the laser device being used. Cosmetic laser regulation varies by state, so choosing a qualified, experienced operator is important.
How many sessions will I need?
Non-ablative fractional treatments often require a course of around 3–5 sessions spaced several weeks apart, while deeper ablative resurfacing may be done in one or two sessions. The exact number depends on your skin, your concern and the device used, so ask during your consultation.