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Just a little fresher.

Mackay’s longest-running doctor-led skin clinic. Personalised consultations across skin, laser and body, tailored to what you actually want to change.

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Dr Hogben, Lead Clinician

Dr Richard Hogben

MBBS / FRACGP · Director & Cosmetic Doctor

Years in Mackay

Treatments Performed

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Doctor-Led Oversight

Skin · Laser · Body

Start with a conversation, not a treatment menu

Not sure which option suits you? That’s exactly what your free consultation is for. Your clinician will assess your skin and walk you through what’s appropriate, what isn’t, and why.

Lines, Firmness & Facial Ageing

Personalised consultations to assess your skin and discuss the right combination of services for fine lines, loss of firmness and the visible signs of ageing.

Skin assessment Thread lifting Skin tightening

Improve Skin Health

Skin needling, medical peels, microdermabrasion and LED therapy to address texture, tone, scarring and dullness.

Skin needling Peels Microdermabrasion

Laser Treatments

Laser hair removal, pigmentation, vein treatment, tattoo removal and resurfacing on medical-grade technology.

Hair removal Pigmentation Tattoo removal

Clear Acne & Scarring

Targeted acne treatments, photodynamic therapy and post-acne scar revision for clearer, calmer skin.

Active acne Scar revision PDT

Body Sculpting

Trusculpt and Trusculpt Flex for non-surgical fat reduction and muscle toning. No needles, no downtime.

Trusculpt Trusculpt Flex No downtime

Excessive Sweating

Miradry targets the glands behind underarm sweat for long-lasting reduction, often in a single session. The Mackay-summer shirt change might finally be optional.

Miradry Long-lasting Single session

17+

Years’
Experience

The Allure Team · Mackay

Meet Your Clinician

Doctor-led care, not chain-clinic cosmetics

When you sit down for a consultation at Allure, you’re not talking to a sales rep. You’re talking to a clinician who will look at your face honestly, tell you what they think will work, and just as importantly, what won’t.

Dr Richard Hogben, a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, founded Allure and oversees every procedure performed in clinic. He’s been passionate about aesthetics for over two decades. That on-site oversight has been the standard since 2008, and it’s why locals refer their friends, sisters and mums.

MBBS / FRACGP
Trained at Adelaide University
AHPRA Registered
MED0001406890
On-site, Most Days
Not a fly-in clinician
20+ Years in Aesthetics
Conferences & workshops worldwide

Meet The Full Team

The People Behind Allure

Meet the team who’ll look after you

Registered nurses, dermal therapists and client liaisons, all under Dr Hogben’s medical oversight. Real faces, not stock photos.

Gillian Hogben

Director · RN

NMW0001451294

Fiona Lewis

Aesthetic Nurse · RN

35 years nursing

Maura Woodman

Aesthetic Nurse · RN

30 years nursing

Zure Du Plessis

Aesthetic Nurse

NMW0002782612

Eva Wollermann

Laser / Dermal Therapist

5+ years experience

Daphne Altenburg

Laser / Dermal Therapist

Aesthetics since 1998

Soraya Pace

Practice Manager

With Allure since 2016

Lisa Ramsamy

Client Liaison

With Allure since 2016

Why Allure

What makes us different in Mackay

We can’t show you other people’s results, and honestly, their skin isn’t yours anyway. What we can show you is exactly how we work, and why locals have trusted us since 2008.

Doctor-led, every time

Dr Hogben (MBBS, FRACGP) oversees the clinic and is on-site most days. You’re assessed by qualified people who’ll tell you honestly what suits you and what doesn’t.

A registered, named team

Every nurse and therapist is individually registered and trained in their area. No anonymous “technicians”, just the same faces who’ll remember you next visit.

Honest consultations, no pressure

Your first consultation is free and genuinely no-obligation. You’ll get a clear written plan to take home and think over. We don’t do “today only” pressure.

TGA-approved technology

We invest in medical-grade, TGA-approved devices and products, and our team keeps up with training through ongoing workshops and conferences.

One clinic, one team, Mackay born

We’re a single, family-owned clinic on Nebo Road, not a fly-in chain. The people who consult with you are the people who look after you, start to finish.

Trusted in Mackay since 2008

For more than 18 years, locals have trusted us with their skin, confidence, and wellbeing. Many of our clients return year after year and recommend us to friends and family.

In line with TGA and AHPRA advertising guidelines for cosmetic procedures, we don’t publish before-and-after photos. Your free consultation is the right place to discuss realistic, individual outcomes for your skin.

How It Works

From first chat to fresher skin

Booking a consultation doesn’t commit you to anything. Here’s exactly what happens.

01 Free Consultation

Sit down with Dr Hogben or a senior clinician. Tell us what you’re hoping to change. We listen first, recommend second.

02 Your Treatment Plan

You’ll leave with a clear plan, transparent pricing, and zero pressure. Sleep on it. Talk to your partner. Decide on your timeline.

03 Treatment & Aftercare

We perform every treatment to medical standards with doctor oversight. You get full aftercare guidance and a follow-up review.

What Locals Say

Real reviews from real Mackay clients

Ella Schulz

7 months ago

All. Of. The. Stars!
I have been going to Dr. Richard Hogben and the girls for quite some time now. After getting one procedure done while I was stying in Mackay for the week, I now drive the 2 hours from home and schedule all my treatments / procedures to be completed by Allure.
I recently made the most of my time there and got quite a free things done in back to back appointments, such as Valcara, spectra laser, filler and anti aging injections. I can honestly say, after previously going to a few different cosmetic clinics, Allure is hands down the most professional and caring. The procedures were so comfortable and now I’m seeing the results get better and better everyday.
I would highly recommend Dr Richard and his team any day. I am now a loyal client and I will never go anywhere else again. I’M SO HAPPY!

Rylee Woolford

2 years ago

Nurse Maura , listens , creates and is so careful with your lips and she’s honest. I don’t have duck or sausage lips. She’s unreal . Been twice and will never go anywhere else.

carole Davis

2 years ago

I AM BACK. I have known FIONA for 16yrs now. I moved and went to another clinic which was great til dr changed. He put botox and filler in wrong place. He ruined my smile and lips, I have a permanent lopsidedness and pigmentation of lips has changed. I needed someone who knows what they are doing....enter FIONA and team

I now only go to ALLURE and I am happier with my face again.
Thank you for your help

Carol Van Reenen

2 years ago

Charlotte Holmes

2 years ago

I’ve been going here for years now, I drive 2 hours from Airlie to see Fiona and it’s worth every second. She’s the best and I wouldn’t trust anyone else!

Ashleigh Lawson

3 years ago

Love being treated by Dr Hilary - she is very welcoming and super gentle when it comes to treatment. She's comprehensive and gives great advice whilst considering my goals. Could not recommend more!!

Michelle Deschamp

3 years ago

Great studio..Welcoming, professional staff who know the business. I have had multiple different treatments at Allure over the past 6 years. Their pride and quality of work is amazing and client satisfaction is their priority.

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★★★★★

“I’d been putting off booking a consultation for years because I was nervous about walking in at all. The team spent a good 40 minutes just listening before they suggested anything. No pressure, no sales pitch. I left feeling like they actually understood what I wanted.”

Sarah M.

Andergrove · Verified Google Review

Skin consultation · Nurse Fiona Lewis

★★★★★

“I’d tried every cream on the shelf for the brown spots on my cheeks (thanks, Mackay sun). Three laser sessions and they’re so much lighter. The clinic feels professional but not intimidating. I tell everyone who asks.”

Jess T.

North Mackay · Verified Google Review

Laser pigmentation · Eva Wollermann

★★★★★

“As a bloke booking in for the first time I was a bit awkward about it. Within five minutes the team had me at ease, explained exactly what would help my acne scarring, and gave me a written quote before I even asked. Real improvement after a few months.”

Brad C.

Sarina · Verified Google Review

Acne & scarring · Maura Woodman

4.9

★★★★★

Based on 180+ Google reviews

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Common Questions

The things most people ask

Booking a consultation is a personal step, and most people have the same handful of questions before they come in. Here are the honest answers. If yours isn’t here, just ring or send us a message.

Call 1300 112 311

Will I look ‘done’ or unnatural?yews-admin2026-06-03T20:44:14+00:00

Will I look ‘done’ or unnatural?

Our whole philosophy is “fresher natural look”. We’re conservative on purpose. The aim is that people notice you look well rested, not that you’ve had something done. We’ll talk through realistic, natural-looking outcomes at your consultation, never push you toward more than you came in for.

How much will it cost?yews-admin2026-06-03T20:43:52+00:00

How much will it cost?

Every consultation is free, and you’ll leave with a clear written quote for whatever’s recommended. Costs depend entirely on your skin and what’s right for you, so we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all price lists. For prescription-related options, pricing and details are only ever discussed privately in clinic, in line with TGA advertising rules.

Is there downtime?yews-admin2026-06-03T20:43:31+00:00

Is there downtime?

It depends on the service. Some skin and laser options have little to no downtime, others (like deeper laser resurfacing) need several days of recovery. Your clinician will walk you through exactly what to expect for your specific plan, so you can book around work, school holidays or that trip to the Whitsundays.

Does it hurt?yews-admin2026-06-03T20:43:06+00:00

Does it hurt?

Most services are described as mild discomfort rather than pain. We use topical numbing for anything that involves needling or stronger lasers. Most clients tell us afterwards it was nowhere near as bad as they’d built it up to be in their head.

Is there an age requirement?yews-admin2026-06-03T20:42:43+00:00

Is there an age requirement?

Cosmetic consultations and services at Allure are for clients aged 18 and over. We see clients from their twenties right through to their seventies and beyond, and different ages call for different approaches. The free consultation is where we work out what genuinely suits you.

How do I decide what’s right for me?yews-admin2026-06-03T20:42:19+00:00

How do I decide what’s right for me?

You don’t have to decide anything before you come in, that’s our job to help with. Your consultation includes a proper skin assessment and an honest conversation about your options, the realistic outcomes, and anything we’d recommend against. You leave with a plan and a quote, then take all the time you need to think it over.

How do I know you’re qualified?yews-admin2026-06-03T20:41:56+00:00

How do I know you’re qualified?

Allure is led by Dr Richard Hogben (MBBS, FRACGP, AHPRA reg. MED0001406890), who oversees the clinic and is on-site most days. Our nurses and therapists are individually registered and trained in their areas, and we use only TGA-approved products and devices. Doctor-led oversight on every service isn’t the norm at every clinic, it’s been our standard since 2008.

Common Questions

Start with a free consultation

The first conversation is on us. Tell us what you’re thinking, and we’ll tell you what’s actually achievable. No upsell, no pressure, no “today only” gimmicks.

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Written plan & quote to take home
No obligation, no pressure to proceed
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Look like you. Just a little fresher.

Dr Richard Hogben

Start with a conversation, not a treatment menu

Lines, Firmness & Facial Ageing

Improve Skin Health

Laser Treatments

Clear Acne & Scarring

Body Sculpting

Excessive Sweating

17+

Doctor-led care, not chain-clinic cosmetics

Meet the team who’ll look after you

Gillian Hogben

Fiona Lewis

Maura Woodman

Zure Du Plessis

Eva Wollermann

Daphne Altenburg

Soraya Pace

Lisa Ramsamy

What makes us different in Mackay

Doctor-led, every time

A registered, named team

Honest consultations, no pressure

TGA-approved technology

One clinic, one team, Mackay born

Trusted in Mackay since 2008

From first chat to fresher skin

01

Free Consultation

02

Your Treatment Plan

03

Treatment & Aftercare

Real reviews from real Mackay clients

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The things most people ask

Start with a free consultation

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