Best Laser Skin Resurfacing in Canberra
Laser skin resurfacing uses fractional laser energy to treat scarring, fine lines and uneven texture, prompting your skin to repair and renew itself. This guide explains what the treatment involves, what it typically costs in Australia, and how to choose a reputable Canberra clinic. We feature a range of locally rated providers to help you start your research.
1. Queen of The Skin
Queanbeyan, NSW
Queen of The Skin is a cosmetic clinic in Queanbeyan, NSW, operated by a Registered Nurse with 15 years' experience and over 6,000 patients treated. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip augmentation, skin needling, and light-based therapies. A second clinic operates in Bella Vista, Sydney.
2. Skin Shine Laser Treatment
Richardson, ACT
Skin Shine Laser Treatment is a home-based clinic in Richardson, ACT offering skin needling, acne scarring treatment, skin tag removal, and CO2 fractional laser treatments. They provide a complimentary initial consultation with an Accredited Dermal Therapist and cos-medical grade treatments at affordable prices.
3. Hale Aesthetics
Barton, ACT
Hale Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics clinic located within the heritage-listed Brassey Hotel in Barton, ACT. The clinic offers cosmetic injectables, pigmentation and skin treatments using advanced technologies including Aerolase, Alma, and Smartlux, alongside RATIONALE skincare products. Consultations are conducted by medically trained nurses.
4. Atelier Medical Aesthetics
Kingston, ACT
Atelier Medical Aesthetics is a boutique medical aesthetic clinic in Kingston, ACT, founded by Dr Hollie Berghofer. It emphasises personalised, evidence-based care with unhurried consultations. The clinic offers UltraClear Laser treatments and focuses on patient education, safety, and long-term relationships.
5. Yads Cauchi Skin Health
Watson, ACT
Yads Cauchi Skin Health in Watson, ACT is run by qualified Dermal Clinician and Nutritionist Yadira Cauchi. The clinic offers evidence-based clinical treatments including Pico Genesis, Pico FX, Clear and Brilliant, Laser Genesis, Vascular Laser, Chemical Peels, Dermapen 4 Skin Needling, and LED light therapy.
6. Skin by Dermatologists
Canberra, ACT
Skin by Dermatologists is a specialist dermatology practice in Canberra, ACT, led by Dr Rachael Anforth and Dr Estella Janz-Robinson. Services include medical and surgical dermatology, laser treatments for rosacea, pigmentation and scarring, microneedling (SkinPen), and radiofrequency needling. A referral is required for appointments.
7. My Genesis Clinic
Deakin, ACT
My Genesis Clinic, located at The CAPS Clinic in Deakin ACT, offers non-surgical skin treatments including chemical peels, microdermabrasion, IPL, skin needling, laser resurfacing, pigmentation treatment, and anti-wrinkle injections. The team includes qualified Dermal Clinicians, Dermal Therapists, and Aesthetic Nurses working under Dr Taylor.
8. Canberra Vein and Laser Medicine
Phillip, ACT
Canberra Vein and Laser Medicine in Phillip, ACT specialises in medically-indicated treatments for varicose veins, venous ulcers, and vascular skin conditions. Services include diagnostic ultrasound, evidence-based vein treatments following Australasian College of Phlebology guidelines, and medical-grade laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, ablation, pigmentation, and vascular lesions.
9. Laser Skin Clinic Medical & Cosmetic Canberra
Garran, ACT
Laser Skin Clinic Medical & Cosmetic in Garran, Canberra has operated for over 20 years offering non-invasive cosmetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, laser hair removal, melasma treatment, and fractional resurfacing using medical-grade lasers from Candela, Cutera, and other leading brands.
10. La Forme by Meraki Cosmetic
Kingston, ACT
La Forme Esthetique by Meraki Cosmetic in Kingston, ACT is led by Registered Nurse Cathy, with 14+ years in facial aesthetics. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, PRP, chemical peels, and ultrasound-guided filler dissolving. Cathy is the only Canberra nurse using ultrasound for aesthetic treatments.
11. Artisan Aesthetic Clinics Woden
Phillip, ACT
Artisan Aesthetic Clinics Woden is located in Phillip, ACT, offering laser and light treatments (Fraxel, IPL, laser vein), HydraFacial, skin needling, chemical peels, LED therapy, and cosmetic injections. The team includes medical practitioners, cosmetic nurses, and dermal therapists. Open Monday to Saturday.
12. Artisan Aesthetic Clinics Bruce
Bruce, ACT
Artisan Aesthetic Clinics Bruce, located at 82 Thynne Street, Bruce ACT, offers laser and light treatments (Fraxel, IPL), HydraFacial, skin needling, chemical peels, body contouring, and cosmetic injections. The team includes cosmetic nurses, dermal therapists, and a medical practitioner. Open Monday to Saturday.
13. Artisan Aesthetic Clinics Gungahlin
Gungahlin, ACT
Artisan Aesthetic Clinics Gungahlin, located in Gungahlin ACT, offers laser and light treatments (including Fraxel and IPL), HydraFacial, skin needling, chemical peels, body contouring, and cosmetic injections. The team includes cosmetic nurses, dermal therapists, and client experience consultants. Open Monday to Saturday.
14. Ren Cosmedical - Aesthetic, Laser and Vein Clinic Canberra
Wanniassa, ACT
Ren Cosmedical is a cosmetic, laser and vein clinic in Wanniassa, ACT, led by cosmetic doctors Dr. Elizabeth Wong and Dr. Ren Poh. The clinic offers injectables, advanced laser treatments including the Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser, HydraFacial Syndeo, chemical peels, IPL, Morpheus8, FaceTite, AccuTite, and more.
15. MD Cosmedical Solutions Canberra
Barton, ACT
MD Cosmedical Solutions in Barton, ACT is a doctor-led non-surgical aesthetic clinic offering face, skin, body, medical, and hair loss treatments. Services include Aptos thread lifts, Fotona ablative laser skin resurfacing, NightLase snoring treatment, and Fotona HaireStart hair loss laser therapy.
16. Clear Skincare Manuka
Griffith, ACT
Clear Skincare Manuka is located at 29 Bougainville St, Griffith ACT 2603. Services include HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, skin needling, chemical peels, laser hair removal, pigmentation treatment, laser resurfacing, laser rejuvenation, and cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers). Open Monday–Saturday; closed Sunday.
17. Aesthetic Harmony Clinic Canberra
Kingston, ACT
Aesthetic Harmony Clinic in Kingston, ACT is a doctor-owned laser and cosmetic medical clinic led by Drs Jennifer and Bernard Leung. Services include chemical peels, skin needling, HydraFacial, IPL, laser resurfacing, and pigmentation treatment. The clinic emphasises evidence-based care, continuity, and patient safety.
18. Aesthetic Medicine Canberra
Theodore, ACT
Aesthetic Medicine Canberra in Theodore, ACT offers cosmetic tattooing, skin needling, WishPro skin treatments, Fraxis fractional CO2 laser, HIFU, Clear and Brilliant laser, and V2 meso-therapy. The clinic focuses on skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, acne, and anti-ageing treatments with over 38 years of service.
19. Woden Dermatology
Phillip, ACT
Woden Dermatology in Phillip, ACT is a dermatologist-led clinic offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, skin cancer care, paediatric dermatology, and an Acne Solutions Clinic. Founded by Dr Diana Rubel, the practice supports evidence-based dermatological research and training.
20. Diana Rubel Dermatologist
Phillip, ACT
Woden Dermatology, founded by Dr Diana Rubel in Phillip, ACT, offers world-class dermatological care including medical, surgical, paediatric, and cosmetic dermatology. Services include cosmetic injectables, anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, laser treatments, skin cancer treatments, and an Acne Solutions Clinic.
What is laser skin resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic treatment that uses focused beams of light to improve the appearance of the skin. Most modern treatments use a fractional laser, which delivers energy in tiny columns across the skin rather than treating the entire surface at once. This leaves areas of untreated skin between each column, which speeds healing while still triggering the body's natural collagen-building and repair response.
Lasers are broadly grouped into two types:
- Ablative lasers (such as fractional CO2 or erbium) remove the outer layers of skin. They tend to produce more dramatic results for deeper scarring and wrinkles, but with longer downtime.
- Non-ablative lasers heat the underlying skin without removing the surface. Recovery is quicker, though you may need more sessions to achieve a similar result.
Common reasons people seek resurfacing in Canberra include acne scarring, sun damage, fine lines, enlarged pores and general textural irregularities.
What to expect
At your initial consultation, a practitioner should assess your skin type, discuss your concerns and explain whether laser resurfacing is suitable for you. People with darker skin tones need particular care, as some lasers carry a higher risk of pigmentation changes — an experienced clinician will choose settings and devices accordingly.
Before treatment, you may be advised to avoid sun exposure and certain skincare ingredients (like retinoids or exfoliating acids) for a period. A numbing cream is usually applied to keep you comfortable. The treatment itself often takes 30–60 minutes depending on the area.
Afterwards, expect some redness, swelling and a sensation similar to sunburn. With ablative treatments, the skin may peel or flake over several days. Downtime ranges from a day or two for light non-ablative treatments to one to two weeks for more aggressive ablative resurfacing. Diligent sun protection and gentle aftercare are essential to a good result and to avoid complications.
Many people need a course of treatments — often two to four sessions spaced several weeks apart — to see the best outcome, particularly for scarring.
Typical Australian price ranges
Pricing varies widely depending on the device used, the size of the area treated, the number of sessions and the experience of the practitioner. As a general guide only:
- Non-ablative fractional sessions: roughly $200–$600 per session
- Ablative fractional (e.g. fractional CO2) sessions: roughly $600–$1,500+ per session, with full-face treatments at the higher end
- Course packages may offer some savings
These are indicative ranges across Australia and not specific quotes. Always confirm the total cost — including consultation, follow-up and aftercare products — directly with your chosen clinic before committing. Be wary of prices that seem unusually cheap, as device quality and operator skill matter enormously for both safety and results.
How to choose a clinic in Canberra
Canberra and surrounds have a number of clinics offering laser resurfacing, including providers in Kingston, Deakin, Barton, Bruce, Garran and nearby Queanbeyan. Reviews and ratings (such as those for the clinics featured on this page) can be a helpful starting point, but they shouldn't be your only consideration. A high rating with a small number of reviews may be less reliable than a slightly lower rating across a larger sample.
When comparing clinics, look for:
- Qualified, registered practitioners operating the laser (see safety section below)
- A genuine, unhurried consultation with a proper skin assessment
- Clear information about the specific device and laser type used
- Honest discussion of realistic results, risks and downtime
- Before-and-after photos of real patients with skin similar to yours
- A clear aftercare and follow-up plan
AHPRA and safety considerations
Laser treatments are medical procedures with real risks, including burns, scarring, infection and pigmentation changes. In Australia, medical practitioners (doctors), nurses and some other health professionals are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You can search the public AHPRA register to verify a practitioner's registration and any conditions on their practice.
Note that laser safety regulations differ between states and territories, and the ACT has its own requirements. Ask who will actually be performing your treatment, what their qualifications and training are, and whether a doctor or registered nurse oversees the clinic. A reputable clinic will welcome these questions.
If you have a history of cold sores, keloid scarring, certain skin conditions, or you're pregnant, raise this early — it may affect your suitability.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will perform my treatment, and are they AHPRA-registered?
- What type of laser do you use, and why is it right for my skin?
- How many sessions will I likely need, and what's the total cost?
- What downtime should I plan for?
- What are the risks for my specific skin type?
- Can I see before-and-after photos of patients like me?
- What does aftercare and follow-up involve?
Taking the time to research, attend a consultation and ask the right questions will give you the best chance of a safe, satisfying result.
Other treatments in Canberra
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Frequently asked questions
How much does laser skin resurfacing cost in Canberra?
As a general guide, non-ablative sessions typically range from around $200–$600, while ablative fractional treatments can run from about $600 to $1,500+ per session. These are indicative Australian ranges only — always confirm the full cost, including consultation and aftercare, with your chosen clinic.
How much downtime is involved?
Downtime depends on the laser used. Lighter non-ablative treatments may need just a day or two of redness, while more aggressive ablative resurfacing can involve one to two weeks of redness, swelling and peeling. Your practitioner should explain the expected recovery before you book.
Is laser skin resurfacing safe?
When performed by a qualified, experienced practitioner with an appropriate device, it's generally considered safe. However, risks include burns, scarring, infection and pigmentation changes — particularly for darker skin tones. Choosing a properly trained provider and following aftercare instructions reduces these risks.
How do I check that a practitioner is qualified?
Search the public AHPRA register to confirm a practitioner's registration as a doctor or nurse and to check for any conditions on their practice. Also ask who will actually perform your treatment, their specific laser training, and whether the clinic has medical oversight.
How do I choose the best clinic for me in Canberra?
Look beyond star ratings to the size of the review sample, the quality of the consultation, the device and laser type used, realistic discussion of results and risks, relevant before-and-after photos, and a clear aftercare plan. A thorough, unhurried consultation is one of the best signs of a good clinic.