- Do I need a consultation first?
- Yes. Every clinic in GLOW's Melbourne ranking operates a consultation-first model. Suitability, options, risks and expected outcomes are discussed privately with an AHPRA-registered practitioner before any treatment is considered or booked.
- Who decides whether a laser treatment is suitable?
- An AHPRA-registered practitioner at the clinic, based on a private clinical assessment. Suitability depends on your individual circumstances, skin type, medical history and goals. GLOW does not provide medical advice and does not assess clinical suitability.
- Are risks and downtime discussed before treatment?
- Yes. Each clinic's practitioners discuss risks, expected outcomes, downtime, alternatives and costs privately during the consultation. Patients should not proceed with any cosmetic laser treatment without a documented consultation and a clear understanding of the risks involved.
- Does Glow.com.au provide medical advice?
- No. GLOW is an editorial discovery platform. We profile cosmetic skin clinics and registered practitioners. We do not provide medical advice. Clinical questions should be directed to the clinic or to a registered medical practitioner.
- What types of laser are available in Melbourne?
- Melbourne clinics operate a range of laser categories — fractional resurfacing lasers, IPL devices, Q-switched lasers and broadband light platforms among them. Each is a Class IV medical device. Which category is suitable for a given concern is a clinical decision an AHPRA-registered practitioner makes at consultation.
- How is GLOW's ranking decided?
- Six axes under GLOW Standard: practitioner credentialling, machine quality, practitioner oversight, consultation-first model, transparency and public information. No clinic pays for placement. No clinic sees scores before publication. GLOW has no commercial relationship with the clinics ranked at time of publishing.
- How often is the ranking reviewed?
- Every twelve months on a full revisit cycle, with mid-cycle adjustments when a clinic's credentialling, ownership or consultation model materially changes. Provisional scores carry an asterisk until the first in-person visit closes.
- Are the clinics in this ranking AHPRA-registered?
- Practitioner-level AHPRA registration is a precondition for inclusion. GLOW does not list clinics where AHPRA registration of the operating practitioners cannot be publicly verified.