Meet Our Registered Nurse, Kristen.
Clinical expertise. Artistic precision. Patient-centred care.
Kristen Arkus is a Cosmetic Registered Nurse with a background in emergency nursing and advanced training in aesthetic medicine, skin rejuvenation, and regenerative treatments. With experience across both hospital and cosmetic settings, Kristen combines strong clinical knowledge with a personalised, patient-first approach to aesthetic care.
Kristen currently practises as a cosmetic nurse at her own clinic, Scar Atelier in Wollongong, while also working with Laser Clinics Australia in Nowra for their cosmetic injectable services. Treating approximately 30–40 patients each week, she is continually refining her clinical skills, facial assessment techniques, and aesthetic approach through regular hands-on practice and ongoing education.
Since entering aesthetics, Kristen has completed extensive hands-on training with leading companies and educators including Allergan, Galderma, Merz Aesthetics, Teoxane, Rejuran, Hugel, Fresh Clinics and Laser Clinics Australia. Her ongoing education includes advanced training in:
Facial assessment & treatment planning
Dermal filler techniques (including cannula techniques, temples, cheeks, jawline, tear troughs & lower face)
Skin boosters & bio-stimulating treatments
PDO threads
PRP therapy for skin rejuvenation & hair restoration
Hyperhidrosis treatments
Vascular occlusion emergency management
Scar & stretchmark rejuvenation treatments
With a foundation in emergency nursing, Kristen prioritises safety, complication management, informed consent, and evidence-based practice in every treatment performed.
Clients often choose Kristen because of her honest consultations, attention to detail, and focus on creating refreshed, natural-looking outcomes while maintaining facial harmony and skin health.
Kristen | Registered Nurse | NMW0002344087 (General Division 1)
Her Approach
Kristen takes the time to assess your skin, facial structure, medical history, and treatment goals before developing a personalised plan. The focus is always on refinement rather than transformation, ensuring results feel natural and balanced.
Her approach focuses on natural, balanced results, comprehensive facial assessment, and treatment plans tailored to each individual rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Treatments are performed in a calm, clinical environment where patient safety, education, and comfort remain the highest priority.
Areas of Focus
Kristen has a particular interest in treatments that support skin regeneration, facial harmony, and long-term skin health. Her work focuses on non-surgical scar and stretchmark revision, regenerative skin treatments, collagen-stimulating therapies, and cosmetic medicine designed to enhance and refine natural features.
With a strong focus on individualised care, Kristen combines clinical knowledge with aesthetic judgement to create personalised treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique anatomy, concerns, and goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Appointments can be booked through our online booking system or by contacting the clinic directly.
Due to TGA regulations, we must not list treatments, we book you in for a consultation. Treatment can be performed in the same appointment if deemed appropriate.
When booking online, you have 2 selections -
NEW Patient Consultation - select this if it is the first time you are visiting the clinic.
RETURNING Patient Consultation - select this if you are one of our returning clients.
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Yes. A consultation is required before any treatment. This allows us to assess your skin, review your medical history, discuss your concerns, and determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
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Due to Australian advertising regulations surrounding cosmetic treatments, we are unable to display before and after images publicly on our website or social media. Clinical examples may be discussed and shown during your consultation where appropriate to help explain expected outcomes.
Nurse Kristen keeps a portfolio in clinic to demonstrate her work during consultations.
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Due to Australian advertising regulations and TGA guidelines, we are unable to provide pricing for prescription-only treatments online. Transparent pricing will always be discussed during your consultation before proceeding.
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Pricing varies depending on the treatment, the area being treated, and the complexity of the treatment plan.
In accordance with Australian advertising regulations and TGA guidelines, pricing for prescription-only treatments cannot be displayed online. Transparent pricing will always be discussed during your consultation before any treatment proceeds.
Disclaimer: Cosmetic injectable treatments are medical procedures and require a personalised consultation with a qualified health practitioner to determine suitability. All treatments carry potential risks and side effects, which will be discussed during your consultation. Individual results vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed.Due to Australian TGA advertising regulations, prescription-only medicines cannot be advertised by name on this website. Information provided is general in nature and is not intended as medical advice. A comprehensive medical assessment, informed consent, and where required, prescribing practitioner approval are necessary prior to treatment.
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Subtle refinement. Skin restoration. Results that honour your natural features.
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