Advantage Skin Clinic

Advantage Skin Clinic holds a 4.9/5 rating across 142 public reviews. The provider consistently scores in the top tier of their category.

Advantage Skin Clinic's pricing falls in the "Contact for quote" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.

Advantage Skin Clinic is primarily based in Wollongong, Australia, and serves clients across Wollongong and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.

Our independent ranking of the top skin specialist in Australia includes New Town Skin Cancer & Skin Repair Centre, Qutis Skin Check Clinic, North East Skin Cancer Centre. Each has different strengths — see our comparison for a side-by-side breakdown.

Most skin cancer clinics offer bulk-billed skin checks for Medicare card holders — $0 out-of-pocket. A specialist dermatologist consultation (if referred by GP) costs $250-$450 with a Medicare rebate of $80-$150. Skin Cancer Doctors, Spot Check Clinic and similar national chains bulk-bill general skin checks at most locations. Dermatology specialist skin checks for high-risk patients (history of melanoma, atypical mole syndrome) include dermoscopy and computer-assisted mole mapping.

Yes — you need a GP referral to claim Medicare rebates on dermatologist consultations. Without a referral, you can still see a dermatologist privately but pay full fee with no rebate ($350-$600 instead of $80-$150 out-of-pocket). Skin cancer clinics (separate from dermatology clinics) generally don't require referrals and can bulk-bill general checks. Cosmetic-only consultations with cosmetic doctors don't require GP referral, though following 2023 reforms a referral is now required for cosmetic surgery.

Roaccutane (now sold as Oratane and other generics) is highly effective for severe nodulocystic acne — about 80% of patients have lasting clearance after one course. It requires dermatologist prescription due to side effects: dry skin/lips (universal), elevated liver enzymes, severe birth defects (women must use contraception), and rare mood changes. Cost: $250-$500/month for 4-6 months. Strict pregnancy prevention rules apply for women including monthly pregnancy tests.