Cosmetic Readiness Assessments and Pre- and Post-Cosmetic Surgery Support

Cosmetic Readiness Assessments are conducted by our team of experienced psychologists who have an in-depth understanding of both the benefits and challenges of cosmetic procedures.

We know that cosmetic procedures can greatly enhance a person’s psychological wellbeing and confidence, when they are motivated for the right reasons and in the best physical and emotional position to undertake a procedure. We are here to recommend and offer any additional support that may be needed to help you get the best outcomes. 

Our service is Australia wide, with assessments conducted online via telehealth. We have immediate availability and reports are completed within 1 week of the initial assessment. 

You can refer yourself using the form below or calling us on 1300 993 755. 

If you are a practitioner wanting to refer a patient, you can find more information here.

Phone: 1300 993 755

We receive referrals from:

  • Doctors such as:
    • Surgeons
    • Dermatologists
    • Cosmetic Physicians
    • GPs
  • Cosmetic Nurses
  • Cosmetic Dentists 
  • Dermal Therapists 
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Cosmetic patients self-referring
 

We want to work together with you to achieve your goals, whether that is through cosmetic treatment or other means to enhance your self-esteem, body image and wellbeing. Our hope is that patients who do undergo cosmetic procedures after our assessments do so feeling more prepared, equipped with coping strategies and ultimately achieve better outcomes and more satisfaction with the results.

Dr Toni Pikoos

How can we help?

Before your Cosmetic Procedure 

After your Cosmetic Procedure 

  • Support adjustment to your new appearance and identity 

  • Address any unexpected emotional responses, such as regret, anxiety, or low mood

  • Help manage ongoing body image concerns or perfectionistic thinking

  • Process feedback or reactions from others in a healthy way

  • Build confidence and self-acceptance beyond physical changes

What are the costs?

Cosmetic Readiness Assessments involve a 50-60 minute assessment with a psychologist or clinical psychologist, a feedback session with the patient, and a letter with recommendations provided to the cosmetic practitioner (and GP if relevant) following the assessment. The cost of these assessments is $550, in line with the Australian Psychological Society’s recommended fee schedule.  

We will also discuss the fees and rebates when you make your appointment. 

We are also available to provide support in the lead up to or following a cosmetic procedure or surgery if requested. A standard 50 minute consultation will usually have an out of pocket expense of about $133.00 with a Clinical Psychologist, provided you have a GP referral. However, you can discuss the fees and rebates with us when you make your appointment.

You do not need to have a referral in order to make an appointment or if you are paying privately or claiming via your private health extras fund.

How do I book an appointment?

You can contact us directly to book an appointment via the form below, or send us an email to reception@readymind.com.au. You can also call us on 1300 993 755. 

You do not need a referral from a general practitioner or cosmetic practitioner in order to book an appointment with us. 

If you have any questions prior to booking an assessment, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

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What will happen after my Cosmetic Readiness Assessment?

Following a Cosmetic Readiness Assessment, we will send a brief letter back to your cosmetic practitioner with our feedback from the session. This will include a discussion of the benefits and risks of the proposed procedure for you. We will also include recommendations for additional support that may be helpful before or after your procedure. 

Following the assessment, we may determine that the procedure is: 

1) Low risk – You are in a good headspace, with reasonable expectations and motivations for the cosmetic procedure. You are ready to go ahead with cosmetic treatment without any further input, unless requested by the patient or practitioner.

2) Moderate risk – Some risk factors may have been identified during the assessment, such as unrealistic expectations or inappropriate motivations, or mental health issues which are currently unmanaged. In these cases, we might recommend further counselling sessions before or after the cosmetic procedure, or additional consultation with your cosmetic practitioner. This is to help prepare you with coping strategies that will help to get better treatment outcomes.  

3) High risk – Some significant risk factors were identified during the assessment, such as severe mental health concerns without enough support. In these cases, we might recommend delaying cosmetic treatment at this time, until mental health concerns are more stable. We would be happy to provide or make recommendations for psychological support to assist in managing these concerns. We can also re-assess you at a later stage for the cosmetic procedure. 

We are also available to provide support following the assessment, to assist in preparing you for your surgery or cosmetic procedure, or providing psychological support or counselling in the recovery period. 

The ultimate decision as to whether or not to go ahead with the cosmetic procedure will rest with the cosmetic practitioner and patient, following our assessment and recommendations.

Book a Cosmetic Readiness Assessment or
Pre- and Post-Operative Support

If you would like to request an appointment for a Cosmetic Readiness Assessment or pre- or post-surgery support, please complete the form below or call us on 1300 993 755.