Bayside Aesthetics Frankston Review: Accessible Cosmetics in Southeast Melbourne

Rating: 4.1/5 | Frankston | Community Clinic

Bayside Aesthetics serves Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs with accessible cosmetic treatments in a friendly, local clinic environment. Conveniently located in Frankston, they cater to the bayside and Mornington Peninsula communities.

Overview

Established to bring quality cosmetic treatments to Frankston and surrounding areas, Bayside Aesthetics fills a gap for southeastern suburbs residents who don’t want to travel to the CBD or inner suburbs for treatments.

What Makes Them Stand Out

Local Convenience For residents of Frankston, Seaford, Mornington, Mount Eliza, and surrounding areas, Bayside Aesthetics offers local access without the trek into Melbourne’s inner suburbs or CBD.

Community Focus This is a smaller, community-oriented practice rather than a large corporate chain. Many patients are regulars who appreciate the familiar faces and personalized service.

Accessible Pricing Pricing is competitive and aimed at making treatments accessible to the local community rather than positioning as premium or exclusive.

Location & Access

Frankston Location

  • Central Frankston position, easy to find
  • Close to Frankston Station and shopping district
  • Ample parking available
  • Ground floor access

Getting There:

  • Train: Frankston line terminus
  • Bus: Multiple routes service Frankston
  • Car: Easy drive from Mornington Peninsula and southeastern suburbs
  • Parking: Free street parking and shopping center parking

Treatments Offered

Injectable Treatments

Anti-Wrinkle Injections

  • Pricing: $$ (competitive for the area)
  • Practitioners: Registered nurses
  • Common areas: Forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet

Straightforward anti-wrinkle treatments using quality products. Good for maintenance and standard treatment areas.

Dermal Fillers

  • Pricing: $$ (per ml)
  • Popular treatments: Lip fillers, nasolabial folds, cheek enhancement
  • Approach: Natural-looking results

Competent filler treatments for common areas. Best for patients seeking subtle enhancement rather than dramatic transformation.

Skin Treatments

Beyond injectables, the clinic offers:

  • IPL (pigmentation, redness, rejuvenation)
  • Laser hair removal
  • Skin rejuvenation
  • LED therapy
  • Basic facial treatments

What We Like

✅ Local Convenience: Saves southeastern suburbs residents the trip to CBD or inner suburbs

✅ Accessible Pricing: Competitive rates make treatments affordable

✅ Friendly Atmosphere: Community clinic feel, less intimidating than large chains

✅ Parking: Easy, free parking unlike CBD clinics

✅ Regular Clients: Many repeat patients suggest consistent service

✅ Flexible Scheduling: Often easier to get appointments than busy CBD clinics

Considerations

⚠️ Limited Specialization: General cosmetic clinic rather than specialized experts

⚠️ Smaller Practice: Fewer practitioners means less choice in who treats you

⚠️ Basic Treatments: Best for standard procedures; complex cases may need specialist referral

⚠️ Limited Operating Hours: Smaller practice hours compared to large chains

⚠️ Reputation: Less established than long-running CBD practices

Ideal For

Bayside Aesthetics works well for:

  • Southeastern suburbs residents (Frankston, Mornington, Seaford, Mount Eliza, etc.)
  • Convenience seekers wanting local access and easy parking
  • Regular maintenance patients for standard anti-wrinkle and filler top-ups
  • Budget-conscious patients seeking quality at accessible prices
  • Community practice preference over corporate chains
  • First-timers from the local area wanting approachable environment

Not Ideal For

  • Patients seeking highly specialized, advanced techniques
  • Those wanting cutting-edge or complex treatments
  • People preferring established, high-profile practices
  • Anyone for whom location in inner Melbourne is more convenient

The Experience

Consultation & Booking

Booking is straightforward via phone or online. Consultations typically 10-15 minutes:

  • Quick medical history
  • Treatment area assessment
  • Pricing discussion
  • Treatment often same appointment

Clinic Environment

Clean, professional clinical setting without pretense. More functional than luxurious - focus is on treatment quality rather than fancy fit-out.

Treatment Approach

Practical, straightforward approach to cosmetic treatments. Practitioners focus on delivering natural-looking results without overselling or pushing unnecessary treatments.

Pricing

Injectable Treatments:

  • Anti-wrinkle injections: $200-$350 per area
  • Dermal fillers: $450-$650 per ml
  • Combination packages: Sometimes available

Skin Treatments:

  • Variable by type
  • Generally competitive for the area
  • Package deals for multiple sessions

Pricing is accessible and competitive for southeastern suburbs, without being bottom-of-market.

Comparing to Other Options

Vs. CBD/Inner Suburb Clinics

The tradeoff is convenience versus specialization. Inner Melbourne clinics may offer more experienced practitioners and advanced techniques, but Bayside offers local convenience, easy parking, and no travel time.

Vs. Large Chains

Bayside sits between large chains (more personalized, community focus) and premium boutiques (more accessible pricing, less exclusive).

Final Verdict

Overall Rating: 4.1/5

Bayside Aesthetics Frankston delivers solid, reliable cosmetic treatments with the major advantage of local convenience for southeastern suburbs residents. While not offering the specialization of inner-city boutiques, they provide quality service at accessible prices without the commute.

We recommend Bayside Aesthetics for:

  • Southeastern suburbs and Mornington Peninsula residents
  • Patients seeking local convenience and easy parking
  • Regular maintenance treatments (anti-wrinkle top-ups, filler maintenance)
  • Budget-conscious patients from the area
  • Those preferring community practices over chains

Consider inner-city alternatives if:

  • You require highly specialized or complex treatments
  • You want cutting-edge techniques or advanced procedures
  • Location in inner Melbourne is actually more convenient
  • You prioritize maximum practitioner experience over local access

Tips for Best Results

  1. Book in Advance: Smaller practice means limited appointment slots
  2. Be Clear on Goals: Help practitioners understand your desired outcome
  3. Start Conservative: Request subtle approach, can always add more
  4. Ask Questions: Staff are approachable - don’t hesitate to clarify
  5. Regular Maintenance: Consider becoming a regular client for consistency

Last updated: November 2024. Contact clinic directly for current pricing and appointment availability.