Best Microdermabrasion in Adelaide
Microdermabrasion is a gentle, mechanical exfoliation treatment that buffs away dull surface skin to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. This guide explains what the treatment involves, what it typically costs in Adelaide, and how to choose a reputable clinic. We feature a selection of well-rated Adelaide clinics to help you start your search.
1. Lady's Beauty Care
Northfield, SA
Lady's Beauty Care is a women-only skin clinic in Northfield, SA, operating since 2011. Led by Zeda, with 18+ years of experience, services include HIFU, plasma treatments, Dermapen 4 microneedling, Murad chemical peels, IPL hair removal, exosome therapy, body sculpting, and wellness treatments. Rated 5 stars from 149 Google reviews.
2. Bewitching Cosmetic Clinic
Trinity Gardens, SA
Bewitching Cosmetic Clinic in Trinity Gardens, SA offers skin treatments including laser hair removal, HydraFacial, microneedling, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels, plus permanent makeup. Contact is via phone (1300 BEWITCHING) or online consultation request. Practitioner Pooja is mentioned by name in client reviews.
3. Neo-Aesthetics Skin and Laser Clinic
Glenside, SA
Neo-Aesthetics Skin and Laser Clinic in Glenside, SA offers advanced cosmetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, PRP, microneedling (Potenza), microdermabrasion, pigmentation and laser treatments (Picosure Pro), and skin rejuvenation. Led by Dr. Raymund M. De La Cruz, an Emergency Medicine Consultant, the clinic uses premium devices and medical-grade skincare brands.
4. Diamond Skin and Body Clinic
Parkside, SA
Diamond Skin and Body Clinic in Parkside, SA offers surgery-free anti-ageing and slimming treatments including skin peels, microdermabrasion, collagen induction therapy, IPL, pigmentation reversal, HIFU, cryotherapy, and semi-permanent makeup. Led by award-winning owner Julie with 30+ years experience, supported by skin therapist Natalia.
5. Laser Skin & Vein Clinic - Malvern
Malvern, SA
Laser Skin & Vein Clinic in Malvern, SA (also North Adelaide) has over 20 years of experience offering medical-led cosmetic and skin treatments including dermal needling, chemical peels, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, lipo dissolve, PRF, and more. Staffed by doctors, nurses, and dermal therapists with a consultation-first approach.
6. Assured Aesthetic Skin Clinic
Toorak Gardens, SA
Assured Aesthetic Skin Clinic in Toorak Gardens, SA is led by Director Luzalba Lucena, with 25 years of experience across three continents. The clinic offers skin, spa, wellness, salon, and medical services, including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and skin needling, in a professional, results-focused environment.
7. M’Aesthetics Skin Clinic
Walkerville, SA
M'Aesthetics Skin Clinic in Walkerville, SA offers anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, chemical peels (Medik8), microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, LED therapy, Rejuran, exosome treatments, and laser hair removal (coming soon). Consultations are required for new clients.
8. Asali Skin and Wellness
Malvern, SA
Asali Skin and Wellness in Malvern, SA offers advanced, personalised skin treatments including microdermabrasion, hydradermabrasion, micro-needling, chemical peels, facials, and LED therapy. Operated by a certified dermal therapist, the clinic uses evidence-based protocols and clinically tested, professional-grade skincare products.
9. Beaute Skin Care Clinic
Dulwich, SA
Beauté Skin Care Clinic is located in the Dulwich Shopping Precinct, eastern suburbs of Adelaide, SA. Founded in 1994 by Beauty Therapist Susanne Duregon, the clinic offers laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, Dermapen 4 micro needling, LED light therapy, tinting, and personalised skin fitness plans.
10. Adore Beauty Marion
Oaklands Park, SA
The website text provided is from Adore Beauty's online retail store (adorebeauty.com.au), listing skincare, makeup, and haircare product categories. No med spa or clinic services, practitioners, or contact details for Adore Beauty Marion (Oaklands Park, SA) are present in the text.
11. Laser Clinics Australia - Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Laser Clinics Australia Adelaide is located in the Myer Centre on Rundle Mall. Services include laser hair removal, skin needling, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, pigmentation removal, CoolSculpting, and cosmetic aesthetics. Three registered medical professionals are on the team. Complimentary consultations are available.
12. SILK Laser Clinics Hyde Park
Hyde Park, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Hyde Park, located at 177 King William Road, offers laser hair removal using Candela lasers, advanced skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion, HydraFacial, PicoWay), cosmetic aesthetics, and CoolSculpting body sculpting. Three aesthetic nurses are on staff. Afterpay and Zip accepted. Open Monday to Saturday.
13. Evolve Skin + Electrolysis
Saint Agnes, SA
Evolve Skin + Electrolysis in St Agnes, SA offers non-invasive paramedical aesthetic treatments specialising in IPL, electrolysis, laser skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, Dermapen, and acne treatments. The clinic also provides beauty services including lash lifts, waxing, and gel nails, and stocks Chi Para-Medical, Roccoco Botanicals, and Jane Iredale products.
14. Laser Skin & Vein Clinic
North Adelaide, SA
Laser Skin & Vein Clinic in North Adelaide (and Malvern) has operated since 1998, offering medical-led cosmetic and skin treatments including dermal needling, chemical peels, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, lipo dissolve, PRF, and more. Consultations are led by registered nurses with doctor oversight.
15. Unique Beauty & Laser Clinic
Kilburn, SA
Unique Beauty & Laser Clinic in Kilburn, SA offers skin and body treatments including laser hair removal, fat freezing, microdermabrasion, PRP, lip and dermal fillers. The clinic is staffed by certified therapists and nurses, and markets itself as Adelaide's premier value skin and body care provider.
16. Hyde Park Laser and Skin Clinic
Unley, SA
Hyde Park Laser and Skin Clinic in Unley, SA offers laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, pigmentation treatment, IPL photo rejuvenation, skin needling, and chemical peels. Additional services include tattoo removal, teeth whitening, and acne treatments. No practitioner details or email address were listed on the website.
17. Laser Clinics Australia - Marion Westfield
Oaklands Park, SA
Laser Clinics Australia Marion is located at Shop 1065, 297 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park SA 5046. Services include laser hair removal, skin needling, cosmetic-grade peels, microdermabrasion, pigmentation treatment, and CoolSculpting. Three registered medical professionals are on the team. Complimentary consultations are available.
18. Laser Clinics Australia - Tea Tree Plaza
Modbury, SA
Laser Clinics Australia at Tea Tree Plaza (Modbury, SA) offers laser hair removal, skin needling, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and BBL/IPL treatments. The clinic operates seven days a week inside Westfield Tea Tree Plaza, with a medical team including Nicole Calvaresi and Kirsty Francis, and offers complimentary consultations.
19. SILK Laser Clinics - Tea Tree Plaza
Modbury, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Tea Tree Plaza, located on Level 2 of Westfield Tea Tree Plaza in Modbury SA, offers laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion, LED therapy), cosmetic aesthetics, and CoolSculpting body sculpting. Two aesthetic nurses are on-site. Afterpay, Zip, and Westfield Gift Cards accepted.
20. SILK Laser Clinics Burnside
Glenside, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Burnside Village is located at Shop T66, Burnside Village, 447 Portrush Rd, Glenside SA. Services include laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion, HydraFacial), cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers), and CoolSculpting body sculpting. Three Aesthetic Nurses on staff. Accepts Afterpay and Zip.
21. 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.
22. Just Baché
Hazelwood Park, SA
Just Baché is an Ella Baché beauty therapy clinic in Hazelwood Park, SA, serving men, women and teens. Specialising in anti-ageing and problem skin treatments, the clinic offers microdermabrasion facials and skin rejuvenation services delivered by qualified, award-winning therapists.
23. SILK Laser Clinics Prospect
Prospect, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Prospect, located at 132 Prospect Road, SA, offers medical-grade laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion), cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle, fillers), and body sculpting (CoolSculpting®, EMSculpt®). Three aesthetic nurses on-site. Accepts Afterpay and Zip. Open Monday to Saturday.
24. SILK Laser Clinics - Marion
Oaklands Park, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Marion (Aldi Entrance) is located at Westfield Marion, Oaklands Park SA. Services include laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion), cosmetic aesthetics, and CoolSculpting body sculpting. Aesthetic Nurses Amy Crowe and Lauren Dixon are on staff. Afterpay and Zip accepted.
25. SILK Laser Clinics Glenelg
Glenelg, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Glenelg, located at 134 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA, offers laser hair removal using Candela Gentle YAG and Gentle PRO lasers, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion, LED therapy), cosmetic aesthetics, and body sculpting (CoolSculpting, EMSculpt). Afterpay and Zip accepted. Open Monday–Saturday.
26. Gold Laser Clinic
Manningham, SA
Gold Laser Clinic in Manningham, SA is a boutique clinic directed by Mena Fragnito, with 43 years industry experience. Services include laser hair removal (Lightsheer Diode), electrolysis, epidermal blading, medi-facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, skin needling, and Dermafrac treatments. Clinical skincare brands including Cosmedix and PCA Skin are also stocked.
27. SILK Laser Clinics Norwood
Norwood, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Norwood is located at 3/185 The Parade, Norwood SA. The clinic offers medical-grade laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion), cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle, dermal fillers, lip volume), and body sculpting (CoolSculpting®, EMSculpt®). Three aesthetic nurses are on staff. Afterpay and Zip accepted.
28. 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.
29. Skin Things | Nourished Skin Care
Glenelg, SA
Skin Things is a natural beauty salon in Glenelg, SA, home to the Nourished Skin skincare brand. Services include facials, hydrodermabrasion, tanning, massage, makeup, and skincare retail. The team focuses on tailored treatments in a welcoming environment.
30. Beauty Secrets
Norwood, SA
Beauty Secrets is a multi-award winning Ella Baché stockist salon established in 1983, located in Norwood, SA. Offering face and beauty treatments including microhydrabrasion and skin diagnosis, the salon uses high-quality products with regularly trained therapists in a calm, relaxed environment.
31. SILK Laser Clinics Rundle Place
Adelaide, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Rundle Place is located at Ground Floor, Shop 40, Rundle Place Shopping Centre, Adelaide CBD. Services include laser hair removal, skin treatments, cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle, fillers, lip fillers), body sculpting (CoolSculpting), and skincare. Accepts Afterpay and Zip. Two aesthetic nurses on-site.
32. endota spa Marion
Oaklands Park, SA
endota spa Marion is located in Westfield Marion Shopping Centre, Oaklands Park SA. The day spa offers massage, organic and high-performance facials including chemical peels, hydro-microdermabrasion, LED light therapy, and electro-mesotherapy. Three single and two dual treatment rooms are available. Afterpay accepted.
33. 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.
34. Respect Cosmetic Medicine Clinic
Adelaide, SA
Respect Cosmetic Medicine Clinic, located in Regent Arcade, Adelaide CBD, has been established since 2000. They offer non-surgical cosmetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, volume restoration, laser hair removal, IPL photo rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, and facial peels, delivered by qualified medical professionals.
What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that uses mechanical exfoliation to remove the outermost layer of dead, dull skin cells. Most clinics use one of two methods: a diamond-tipped wand that gently abrades the skin's surface, or a stream of fine crystals (often aluminium oxide) sprayed across the skin and vacuumed away. Both methods buff the surface, stimulate cell turnover and can leave the skin looking brighter and feeling smoother.
It's commonly used to address dull or congested skin, mild surface texture issues, clogged pores, and the appearance of fine lines. It is a surface-level treatment, so it won't tackle deeper concerns like significant scarring, pigmentation in the lower skin layers, or wrinkles — for those, you may be guided toward other options such as chemical peels, microneedling or laser.
What to expect
A typical session takes around 30 to 45 minutes. The treatment is generally comfortable, with most people describing a mild scratching or vibrating sensation and a gentle suction. There's usually no anaesthetic required.
Afterwards, your skin may look slightly pink or flushed for a few hours, similar to mild windburn. This is one of microdermabrasion's main appeals — downtime is minimal, so many people fit a session into a lunch break. You may be advised to avoid heavy makeup, exfoliating products and direct sun for a day or two, and to apply sunscreen diligently because freshly exfoliated skin can be more sensitive to UV.
Results are subtle after one session and tend to build with a course. Many clinics recommend a series of treatments (often spaced two to four weeks apart) for the best outcome, followed by occasional maintenance sessions.
Typical Adelaide price ranges
As a general guide, a single microdermabrasion session in Adelaide commonly ranges from around $80 to $180, depending on the clinic, the method used, and whether add-ons (such as a serum infusion or LED) are included. Packages of several sessions are often discounted and may work out cheaper per treatment.
These figures are indicative only. Prices change over time and vary between clinics, so always confirm the current cost — and exactly what's included — directly with the clinic before booking.
How to choose a clinic in Adelaide
Adelaide has a good spread of skin clinics offering microdermabrasion, from boutique skin studios to larger clinic chains. When comparing options, consider:
- Reputation and reviews. Consistent, recent positive reviews are a useful signal. The clinics featured on this page span well-rated options across suburbs including Trinity Gardens, Glenside, Walkerville, North Adelaide, Norwood, Prospect, Glenelg and the Adelaide CBD.
- Therapist training. Microdermabrasion should be performed by a trained and experienced dermal therapist or beauty therapist. Ask about their qualifications and how long they've been performing the treatment.
- Skin assessment. A good clinic will assess your skin and ask about your history before treating you, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Equipment and hygiene. Reputable clinics maintain clean, well-serviced equipment and use fresh, single-use applicator tips where relevant.
- Honest expectations. Be wary of any clinic promising dramatic, permanent results from a single session. Microdermabrasion is best for gradual surface improvement.
- Convenience. Since a course of treatments works best, choosing a clinic close to home or work can make sticking to your schedule easier.
AHPRA and safety considerations
Microdermabrasion itself is a non-medical, surface-level treatment and is generally low risk for most healthy skin. However, if your treatment plan involves any medical or cosmetic injectable procedures, laser, or prescription skincare, those services should be provided or supervised by a registered health practitioner. You can verify a practitioner's registration for free on the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) public register at ahpra.gov.au.
Microdermabrasion isn't suitable for everyone. It may not be recommended if you have active acne breakouts, rosacea, eczema, cold sores, fragile or sunburnt skin, or certain skin conditions. Let the clinic know about any medications (including isotretinoin/Roaccutane) and recent treatments, as these can affect suitability. A patch test or assessment helps reduce the risk of irritation.
Questions to ask before you book
- What method do you use — diamond-tip or crystal — and which suits my skin?
- What are the qualifications and experience of the therapist treating me?
- How many sessions do you recommend for my goals, and how far apart?
- What's the full cost, and are package deals available?
- What aftercare should I follow, and when can I wear makeup or go in the sun?
- Is microdermabrasion suitable for my skin, or would another treatment be better?
- What are the possible side effects, and what should I do if I have a reaction?
Taking a few minutes to ask these questions — and to confirm pricing and credentials — will help you choose a clinic with confidence and get the most from your treatment.
Other treatments in Adelaide
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Frequently asked questions
How much does microdermabrasion cost in Adelaide?
A single session typically ranges from around $80 to $180, depending on the clinic, method and any add-ons. Multi-session packages are often discounted. These are general estimates only, so confirm current pricing directly with the clinic before booking.
Is there any downtime after microdermabrasion?
Downtime is minimal. Your skin may look slightly pink or feel a little tight for a few hours, similar to mild windburn. Most people return to normal activities straight away, though you'll usually be advised to avoid heavy makeup, exfoliants and direct sun for a day or two and to wear sunscreen.
Is microdermabrasion safe?
For most healthy skin it's a low-risk, non-invasive treatment. It isn't suitable for everyone — those with active acne, rosacea, eczema, cold sores or sensitive skin may be advised against it. A proper skin assessment beforehand helps reduce the risk of irritation.
Is microdermabrasion regulated, and should I check AHPRA?
Microdermabrasion itself is a non-medical surface treatment performed by trained therapists. However, if your treatment plan includes injectables, laser or prescription products, those should be provided or supervised by an AHPRA-registered practitioner. You can check registration for free at ahpra.gov.au.
How do I choose the best microdermabrasion clinic in Adelaide?
Look for consistent recent reviews, experienced and trained dermal or beauty therapists, a proper skin assessment, clean and well-maintained equipment, and honest advice about expected results. Choosing a clinic near home or work also makes it easier to complete a recommended course of treatments.