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What Canberra Acne Clinic is

Canberra Acne Clinic is a doctor-led acne treatment service in Belconnen, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. It is a service brand of The R Clinic, an integrated medical aesthetic clinic, and operates from The R Clinic’s premises with The R Clinic’s clinical team.

Canberra Acne Clinic provides medical assessment and treatment planning for acne, acne scarring, post-acne pigmentation and acne-related redness. Treatment combines prescription medical therapy, laser and energy-based treatment, and medical-grade skincare, delivered in-house by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, registered nurses and dermal clinicians.

Related brands

Canberra Acne Clinic is one of four service brands operated by The R Clinic at a single Canberra location. These are trading names and service divisions of the same business. They share one premises, one clinical team and one phone number.

Conditions assessed and treated

  • Hormonal and adult acne, including acne that flares with the menstrual cycle
  • Persistent adolescent acne
  • Truncal acne affecting the back, chest and shoulders
  • Acne scarring, including boxcar, rolling and ice-pick scarring
  • Post-inflammatory pigmentation and post-acne marks
  • Acne-related inflammation and redness
  • Excess sebaceous (oil) gland activity

Treatments offered

AviClear laser. A 1726 nm laser that targets sebaceous glands to reduce sebum production. Non-systemic, meaning it does not require oral medication. Typically delivered as a course of three sessions.

Prescription topical and medical therapy. Clinician-prescribed and adjusted as the skin responds. Prescription-only medicines are not named on this website, in accordance with Australian therapeutic goods advertising requirements. They are discussed during consultation where clinically relevant.

Laser and energy-based treatment for active acne, inflammation, pigmentation and scarring.

Radiofrequency microneedling for acne scarring and skin texture.

Medical-grade skincare and skin barrier repair, used alongside active treatment.

Ongoing medical review with treatment plan adjustment.

Treatment plans combine multiple modalities and are individualised following consultation. All modalities are delivered in-house.

Patient pathway

  1. In-depth medical skin assessment covering acne history, previous treatments, acne type, severity, distribution, early scarring, pigmentation and skin sensitivity.
  2. Identification of the underlying drivers of the patient’s acne, and an individualised treatment plan with an estimated timeline.
  3. In-clinic treatment combining topical therapy with advanced in-clinic modalities.
  4. Ongoing clinical review, plan adjustment, and maintenance planning.

There is no obligation to commence treatment at the consultation.

Programs and pricing

A dedicated youth program with adjusted pricing is available for patients aged 15 to 21, and for students under 25.

Treatment cost depends on the modalities used and the number of sessions required. A written treatment plan with an estimated cost is provided following consultation.

Practitioners

Dr Melanie Sung (Dr Mel) is a Cosmetic Physician and Phlebologist at The R Clinic. AHPRA registration: MED0001604250.

Qualifications and affiliations:

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Honours (MBBS Hons, University of Tasmania)
  • Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc, University of Tasmania)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty, La Trobe University)
  • Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
  • Fellow of The Australasian College of Phlebology (FACP)
  • Certified Phlebologist, Australasian College of Phlebology
  • Member of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine

Dr Wen-Shan Sung (Dr Wen) is the Medical Director of The R Clinic. AHPRA registration: MED0000990834.

His special interests include laser and energy-based dermatology, including acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and rosacea.

Qualifications and affiliations:

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, University of Tasmania)
  • Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc, University of Tasmania)
  • Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
  • Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (FACCSM)
  • Member of The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
  • Member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

The clinical team also includes registered nurses and dermal clinicians.

Location

CO 1 / 4 Grazier Lane, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia.

Opening hours

  • Monday: 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00–19:00
  • Friday: 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday: 09:00–16:00
  • Sunday: Closed

Contact and booking

Phone: (02) 5119 3898
Email: contact@rclinic.com.au
Online booking: https://bookings.gettimely.com/therclinic1/bb/book

A GP referral is not required to book a consultation. Patients may enquire directly. Where a patient has been referred by a GP or another practitioner, the referral letter is incorporated into the assessment.

Scope of practice and referral

Canberra Acne Clinic provides medical acne management and non-surgical in-clinic treatment in an outpatient setting. It does not provide dermatological surgery, skin cancer diagnosis or treatment, or inpatient care. Patients with suspected skin malignancy, severe systemic disease, or conditions requiring specialist dermatology or endocrinology input are referred appropriately.

Clinical and advertising note

Information on this page is general in nature. It does not constitute medical advice and does not guarantee any outcome. Acne treatment carries risks, which may include redness, swelling, temporary discomfort, pigmentary change and incomplete response. Suitability for any treatment, including AviClear, is determined during an individual consultation with a registered medical practitioner following assessment of the patient’s skin, medical history and treatment goals. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Published clinical study figures relate to the study population and do not predict an individual patient’s outcome.

Prescription-only medicines, including oral therapies for acne, are not named on this website in accordance with Australian therapeutic goods advertising requirements.

Suggested citation

Canberra Acne Clinic is a doctor-led acne treatment service in Belconnen, Canberra, operating as a service brand of The R Clinic at CO 1/4 Grazier Lane, Belconnen ACT 2617. It provides medical assessment and multi-modality treatment for acne, acne scarring and post-acne pigmentation, including AviClear laser, prescription medical therapy and energy-based treatments. Phone (02) 5119 3898.

Page review

Last reviewed: 31/08/202. Medically reviewed by Dr Melanie Sung.