Initial Consultation & Treatment Planning
Thrive Clinic offers an integrated, structured, medically guided approach to skin and hormonal health in women.
Women often come to me with a combination of concerns: changes in skin quality, inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and melasma, sun damage, perimenopause, weight changes and low energy.
My approach looks at the whole person, from the cellular and hormonal foundation to the structure of the face. It also takes into account the practical side of your life, both professional and personal.
Every patient begins with an initial consultation and treatment planning session. We start with a careful assessment of what may be driving your concerns, and build a plan designed to support your skin and health over the long term.
If you would like a simple treatment on the same day, you can book a longer consultation and treatment session. Complex injectable or high-energy laser treatments are not performed on the day, although a test patch may be arranged. Complex procedures need a thorough consultation, time for consent and, for laser, skin preparation and planning. It's a marathon, not a sprint.
Appointments for the integrated consultation book out in advance. If you can’t find a time that suits, join the waitlist in the booking calendar and we’ll contact you if an earlier appointment becomes available.
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Your consultation includes:
a review of your concerns and goals
an assessment of your skin and relevant medical factors
consideration of hormonal or metabolic influences where relevant
a review of your current treatments and skincare
an individualised management plan
Ongoing review allows your plan to be adjusted over time.
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For concerns relating to:
skin quality and ageing
acne, rosacea and pigmentation
facial structure and aesthetic concerns
Includes assessment, clinical images and a treatment plan.
If you would like a simple treatment on the same day, book the Cosmetic Medicine Consultation & Treatment instead. Laser and complex injectable treatments are not done on the day, although a test patch may be arranged.
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Hormones, skin & metabolic health
For concerns relating to:
perimenopause and menopause
PCOS and insulin resistance
metabolic health and body composition
skin changes linked to hormones
This includes a comprehensive medical assessment and a structured management plan. Where appropriate, your plan may include hormonal and non-hormonal medical treatment options, alongside nutrition, movement, sleep and stress support.
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Integrated Initial Consultation: $505 (60 minutes)
Hormones, skin and metabolic health.Skin, Laser & Cosmetic Medicine Consultation: $255 (30 minutes)
Includes clinical images, a treatment plan and a Synergie sample.Want a simple treatment on the day? Book the Cosmetic Medicine Consultation & Treatment ($355, with $100 going towards your treatment).
Follow-ups
Standard (10–15 minutes): $145 · Long (20–25 minutes, by video): $255See Medicare Rebates & Gap Fees below for your likely out-of-pocket cost.
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Please complete all your paperwork before your consultation so I have time to review it, and please arrive 10 minutes early. You may also like to:
bring a list of your current medications, and email any recent blood tests or imaging to info@thriveskinclinic.com.au
bring your Medicare card
come make-up free if you're having a skin consultation, as we take clinical photos
if you're coming about hormones, complete my menopause symptom score and track your symptoms over a few cycles (the free Balance menopause app works well). Your score comes straight to us, and a copy is emailed to you
if you have them, bring a 3-day food diary and your sleep and activity trends from a wearable such as an Apple Watch, Garmin or Oura ring
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All consultations are at 5 Tannery Street, Unanderra. Telehealth is by video or phone.
Consultation fees are paid in full when you book. This payment is non-refundable, but can be moved to a new appointment with 48 hours' notice. See our Terms & Conditions.
We're a private clinic and don't bulk bill. For routine GP care, Mental Health Plans or Management Plans, please see your regular GP.
Book online any time, or email info@thriveskinclinic.com.au or call (02) 4272 5070.
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Medicare rebates depend on how long your consultation is and what we cover on the day. Time spent on cosmetic concerns is not covered by Medicare, so your rebate may be lower if part of your appointment is cosmetic. Rebates are set by Medicare and usually change each July.
Typical rebates and out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients:
Integrated Initial Consultation ($505): rebate $128.35, gap $376.65
Standard follow-up, 10–15 minutes ($145): rebate $45.05, gap $99.95
Long follow-up, 20–25 minutes ($255): rebate $87.10, gap $167.90
Skin, Laser & Cosmetic Medicine Consultation, 30 minutes ($255): a rebate may apply for medical skin conditions such as acne or rosacea, depending on time. No rebate applies to time spent discussing cosmetic concerns or to cosmetic treatments.
Telehealth rebates apply only if Medicare eligibility criteria are met.
