Cosmetic Medicine Consultations
Natural-looking aesthetic treatments tailored to you.
Every treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation and full-face assessment by a Registered Nurse.
By understanding your facial anatomy, concerns and long-term goals, we create personalised treatment plans designed to enhance your natural features with safe, balanced and evidence-based care.
What Can You Book a Consultation For?
Whether you're noticing the early signs of ageing or have a specific concern you'd like to discuss, your consultation is tailored to your individual goals. During your appointment, we'll assess your facial anatomy, discuss your concerns, and recommend the most appropriate treatment options for you.
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Concerned about expression lines or signs of ageing? We assess dynamic and static lines and discuss treatment options to help you achieve a refreshed, natural appearance.
Lip Concerns
Whether you're seeking subtle enhancement, improved hydration or better lip balance, we'll create a personalised plan based on your facial proportions.
Facial Volume & Structure
Restore balance and facial support by addressing age-related volume loss or enhancing facial contours while maintaining natural proportions.
Jaw Clenching (Masseters)
If you experience jaw tension, teeth grinding or clenching, we'll assess your symptoms and discuss suitable treatment options.
Skin Quality & Rejuvenation
Improve skin hydration, texture, elasticity and overall skin quality with regenerative treatments designed to support healthier, more radiant skin.
Facial Balancing
A full-face assessment to identify opportunities to improve facial harmony using a balanced, natural approach.
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Consultations are available for excessive underarm sweating and whether treatment may be appropriate for you.
Not sure which consultation to book?
That's completely okay. Simply book a Free Consultation with Nurse Kristen and she will guide you through the most appropriate options during your appointment.
Meet Nurse Kristen
Choosing cosmetic treatments is personal and who you trust matters.
Behind Scar Atelier is Kristen Arkus, a Registered Nurse with a background in emergency nursing and advanced training in aesthetic medicine, skin rejuvenation and regenerative treatments.
As the founder of Scar Atelier in Wollongong and a cosmetic nurse at Laser Clinics Australia in Nowra, Kristen combines extensive hands-on clinical experience with ongoing advanced education to provide safe, evidence-based care. Every consultation begins with a comprehensive facial assessment to understand your anatomy, concerns and goals before creating a personalised treatment plan.
Rather than chasing trends or overdone results, Kristen is known for her natural, balanced approach. Her focus is on enhancing your existing features, supporting healthy ageing, and delivering results that leave you looking refreshed, confident and authentically you.
Kristen has completed advanced training with industry-leading organisations including Allergan Aesthetics, Galderma, Merz Aesthetics, Teoxane Australia, REJURAN Australia and Fresh Clinics, with education spanning facial assessment, aesthetic medicine, dermal filler techniques, skin boosters, PRP therapy, PDO threads, and regenerative skin treatments.
Whether you're considering cosmetic medicine for the first time or looking for an experienced nurse who values honest advice and personalised care, Kristen is committed to helping you make informed decisions and achieve results that look natural, feel balanced, and age beautifully.
Kristen | Registered Nurse | NMW0002344087 (General Division 1)
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 can only invite you in for a consultation. Treatment can be performed in the same appointment if deemed appropriate.
Alternatively, please contact us by phone or via email info@scaratelier.com.au
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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.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Subtle refinement. Skin restoration. Results that honour your natural features.
Book a consultation to begin your personalised treatment journey.