Skin + Laser Consultation

At SM Aesthetic Lab, our team of experienced Cosmetic Nurses and Dermal Therapists are here to help you target your skin concerns with a wide range of facials, peels, lasers, and RF treatments. Whether you need hydration, pigmentation correction, vascular treatments, or skin texture improvement, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.

During your consultation, our team will assess your skin and areas of concern, providing you with a personalised treatment plan that includes skincare recommendations to best support your treatment process. Skincare at home is crucial to ensure that the treatment results are maintained and enhanced. This consultation also allows us to educate you on all available options.

We work with renowned companies such as Cutera, iS Clinical, Venus Viva, and Hydrafacial, among many others, to deliver the best treatments targeting the areas you need.

Consultations & Personalised Treatment Planning

At SM Aesthetic Lab, every treatment begins with a personalised consultation, conducted as part of your appointment to ensure your skin, concerns and goals are properly assessed before proceeding.

Our team of Cosmetic Doctors, Registered Nurses and Dermal Therapists take a detailed approach to understanding your skin, including current concerns, underlying triggers and long-term goals. From here, we design a tailored treatment plan that aligns not only with your skin needs, but also your schedule and budget — allowing us to achieve the most effective results in a considered and efficient way.

Where appropriate, we incorporate advanced skin analysis technology to assess the skin on a deeper level, alongside a complimentary enzyme peel during your first skin consultation. This allows us to gently exfoliate the skin, remove surface build-up and observe how your skin responds in a controlled environment, with no associated downtime.


Treatment Approach & Options

We offer a comprehensive range of treatments that can be incorporated into your personalised plan, including advanced laser treatments, chemical peels, Hydrafacials and customised facials.

Depending on your skin condition, we may also incorporate technologies such as Venus Viva RF for deeper skin resurfacing and collagen stimulation, alongside targeted treatments to address concerns such as pigmentation, acne, texture and overall skin quality.

Our approach focuses on combining the right treatments at the right time, ensuring your skin is supported throughout each stage for optimal, long-term results.


Advanced Skin Analysis | SkinCeuticals Skin Scanner

To support accurate treatment planning, we utilise the SkinCeuticals Skin Scanner, an advanced diagnostic tool that provides a deeper analysis of the skin.

This technology allows us to assess factors that may not be visible to the naked eye, including:

  • Dehydration levels
  • Pigmentation beneath the surface
  • Congestion and acne activity
  • Skin texture and pore condition
  • Overall skin health and balance

This level of insight allows us to make more informed decisions when building your treatment plan, ensuring we are targeting both visible concerns and underlying skin conditions.


Enzyme Peel | First-Step Skin Preparation

As part of your initial consultation, you will receive a complimentary enzyme peel to prepare and assess your skin.

Enzyme peels work by gently dissolving dead skin cells and surface build-up, allowing for improved product absorption and a clearer view of the skin underneath. This step helps to refine skin texture, brighten the complexion and support a smoother treatment pathway moving forward.

This treatment involves no downtime and is suitable for most skin types, making it an ideal starting point for your skin journey.

For enhanced results, LED Light Therapy can also be added to support skin healing, reduce inflammation and optimise overall treatment outcomes.

Meet Our Cosmetic Team

Nurse Sarah Southcombe, Cosmetic Nurse, SM Aesthetic Lab

Nurse Sarah – Registered Nurse | Dermal Therapist 

Sarah is a qualified Registered Nurse and Dermal Therapist who brings a unique combination of medical and beauty knowledge to SM Aesthetic Lab. Holding a Diploma in Beauty Therapy (2018) and a Bachelor of Nursing (2024), she offers a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to cosmetic treatments and skin health.

Sarah has completed her foundational training in cosmetic injectables through Fresh Clinics, including Introduction to Anti-Wrinkle and Dermal Fillers. She also holds certifications in Vascular Compromise Management and Emergency Response in Aesthetic Practice, ensuring client safety and best-practice care at every stage of treatment.

Passionate about helping clients feel confident and empowered, Sarah focuses on tailoring every treatment to suit the individual’s skin type, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle. Her dual background allows her to approach each consultation with both a clinical and holistic mindset, promoting natural results and long-term skin health.

Nurse Jen – Registered Nurse | Laser Technician 

Nurse Jen is dedicated to enhancing natural features, anti-aging, and providing personalised care with ongoing support. With a Diploma of Nursing (2020), a Bachelor of Nursing (2022), and she performs volumizing treatments, wrinkle treatments, skin rejuvenation procedures, and facial balancing techniques.

Having honed her skills and techniques under Nurse Maddy and through advanced training with Teoxane, Hygel, and more, Jen takes a holistic approach to facial assessments, carefully considering proportions, symmetry, and individual facial structure to achieve natural, balanced results. She tailors every treatment plan to ensure subtle enhancements that maintain skin integrity while supporting long-term rejuvenation.

Nurse Jen Talab, Cosmetic Nurse, SM Aesthetic Lab
Nurse Seph - SM Aesthetic Lab

Nurse Seph – Registered Nurse | Dermal Therapist

Nurse Seph began her journey in aesthetics at SM Aesthetic Lab as the clinic’s first employee, where she developed a strong passion for client care and the science behind skin health. This inspired her to complete her Bachelor of Nursing, graduating in 2023, followed by further training in cosmetic medicine and dermal therapies at AACDS before returning to the clinic to continue building her clinical expertise.

Seph is deeply committed to ensuring every patient feels safe, comfortable, and well-informed, with a focus on natural, refreshed results. She is passionate about skin health, ongoing education, and supporting her patients with genuine care and honest advice. Outside the clinic, Seph is a mum to a beautiful baby boy, an avid reader, and a true crime podcast listener.

Dermal Therapist Sez   

Sez is an integral part of our front-of-house team, welcoming clients and assisting with both clinic coordination and treatment care. With over five years of experience in dermal therapies, she has expanded her expertise into advanced laser treatments, facials, and skin needling, allowing her to take a holistic approach to skin health — both at home and in-clinic.

Her focus is always on achieving visible, results-driven outcomes that align with each client’s aesthetic goals. Known for her warm personality and genuine care, Sez builds strong, trusting relationships with every client she meets.

Dermal Therapist - SM Aesthetic Lab

Meet Our Cosmetic Team

Nurse Sarah – Registered Nurse | Dermal Therapist 

Sarah holds a Diploma in Beauty (2018) and a Bachelor of Nursing (2024), allowing her to blend skincare expertise with advanced cosmetic treatments. She focuses on creating personalised treatment plans that align with her clients' goals while supporting overall skin health and rejuvenation.

Sarah’s comprehensive facial assessments focus on achieving facial harmony and balanced aesthetics. She offers volumising treatments, wrinkle treatments, and tailored skin rejuvenation procedures, ensuring that each treatment enhances natural beauty while preserving a refreshed and well-proportioned look.

Nurse Sarah Southcombe, Cosmetic Nurse, SM Aesthetic Lab

Nurse Jen – Registered Nurse | Laser Technician 

Nurse Jen holds a Diploma of Nursing (2020), a Bachelor of Nursing (2022), and a Laseraid Training Certificate (2023). She provides a range of cosmetic and skin treatments, including volumising treatments, wrinkle treatments, skin rejuvenation procedures, and facial balancing techniques.

Jen takes a holistic approach to facial assessments, carefully considering proportions, symmetry, and individual facial structure to achieve a natural and harmonious aesthetic. She tailors treatment plans to each client, ensuring results that enhance their unique features while maintaining skin integrity and balance.

Nurse Jen Talab, Cosmetic Nurse, SM Aesthetic Lab

Nurse Seph - Cosmetic Nurse | Dermal Therapist 

Nurse Seph began her journey in aesthetics at SM Aesthetic Lab as the clinic’s first employee, where she developed a strong passion for client care and the science behind skin health. This inspired her to complete her Bachelor of Nursing, graduating in 2023, followed by further training in cosmetic medicine and dermal therapies at AACDS before returning to the clinic to continue building her clinical expertise.

Seph is deeply committed to ensuring every patient feels safe, comfortable, and well-informed, with a focus on natural, refreshed results. She is passionate about skin health, ongoing education, and supporting her patients with genuine care and honest advice. Outside the clinic, Seph is a mum to a beautiful baby boy, an avid reader, and a true crime podcast listener.

Nurse Seph - SM Aesthetic Lab

Dermal Therapist Sez

Sez is an integral part of our front-of-house team, welcoming clients and assisting with both clinic coordination and treatment care. With over five years of experience in dermal therapies, she has expanded her expertise into advanced laser treatments, facials, and skin needling, allowing her to take a holistic approach to skin health — both at home and in-clinic.

Her focus is always on achieving visible, results-driven outcomes that align with each client’s aesthetic goals. Known for her warm personality and genuine care, Sez builds strong, trusting relationships with every client she meets.

Dermal Therapist - SM Aesthetic Lab