Why is winter considered a good time for skin treatments?
Lower UV exposure through the cooler months reduces post-treatment sun sensitivity, which matters for protocols that ask the skin to renew itself. The social calendar tends to slow too, which gives layered courses the weeks they need to settle. By the time warmer days reappear, the work has had time to do what it was meant to do.
What is the difference between the four Après Skin protocols?
Each protocol addresses a different concern. The Resurfacing Protocol focuses on texture, tone and surface concerns through CO2 laser or Morpheus8. The Renewal Protocol uses skin needling to prompt the skin’s natural repair process. The Pigmentation Protocol combines targeted laser sessions with a peel for pigmentation, sun damage and uneven tone. The Recovery Layer uses LED light therapy as a supportive treatment, suited alongside any of the other protocols or considered on its own.
Is the consultation genuinely complimentary, with no obligation to proceed?
Yes. A complimentary consultation at Contour Clinics is exactly that – a conversation with a qualified practitioner, at no charge and with no obligation. A $75 deposit secures your booking and is credited to your treatment if you proceed or refunded in full if you decide not to. You will leave with a written plan you can review in your own time and you are welcome to take as long as you need before making any decision.
How do I know which protocol is right for me?
The most reliable way to know is a complimentary consultation. Your practitioner will assess your skin, discuss what you would like to focus on, and map a plan that may include one protocol or a combination across the season. There is no obligation to proceed, and the written plan is yours to take away and review in your own time.
How do I book an Après Skin protocol?
Après Skin packages are booked online, over the phone or in clinic, so our team can talk you through the protocol that suits your skin before any session is scheduled. You can also book by calling us on 1300 233 803 Monday to Sunday or visit your nearest clinic in person.
How long does a winter skin protocol take to complete?
Most layered protocols unfold across several weeks, with sessions spaced to allow the skin time to settle between visits. The exact timeline depends on the protocol, the number of sessions involved, and how your skin responds. Your practitioner will confirm the expected timeline in your consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the treatment category, your skin, and what you are working towards. Your practitioner will outline a recommended course during your consultation, with a written plan you can review before committing to anything.
Is there any downtime with these treatments?
Downtime varies by treatment and individual response. CO2 laser and Morpheus8 typically involve some recovery time, with the skin healing over the days that follow. Skin needling has shorter recovery, and LED light therapy has no downtime at all. Your practitioner will walk you through the recovery considerations for each treatment in your plan, so you can sequence sessions around your calendar.
Can I combine protocols?
In many cases, yes. The most considered skin work is often layered, with different treatments addressing different concerns across the season. Your practitioner will confirm what can be combined safely, and in what sequence, during your consultation.
How much do the protocols cost?
Package pricing for all protocols is set as listed on this page. The Pigmentation Protocol is confirmed during your consultation, once the peel and number of sessions are mapped to your skin. Your consultation is complimentary. A $75 deposit secures your booking and is credited to your treatment if you proceed or refunded in full if you decide not to.
What if I am unsure whether a protocol is suitable for my skin?
That is exactly what the consultation is for. Your practitioner will assess your skin, talk through your history and goals, and only recommend a protocol that suits you. If a protocol is not the right fit, they will say so and discuss alternatives that may suit better.
How can I book an Après Skin consultation?
Consultations are available at all eight Contour Clinics locations: Bondi, Brisbane, Castle Hill, Crows Nest, Five Dock, Miranda, Narellan and Newtown. To book, call us on 1300 233 803 or visit us in cinic.
