QLD Unrestricted Laser Licence | Adv. Diploma Health Science (Aesthetics) | That Face Place, Palm Beach, Gold Coast
Michelle Beddoes is one of the most experienced laser, skin, and pigmentation specialists on the Gold Coast. With over 30 years in the industry – formal training through a hospital-based laser programme, a Queensland Government Unrestricted Laser Licence, and a clinical scope that spans advanced laser therapy, medical-grade skin treatments, and specialist pigmentation correction – Michelle brings a breadth of expertise that is genuinely rare at a boutique clinic level.
Years clinical experience – laser and dermal therapy
Unrestricted Laser Licence
Health Science (Aesthetics)
Advanced skin imaging
Michelle is a specialist in melasma and complex pigmentation treatment – one of the most challenging skin concerns to address well – and holds advanced training in professional depigmentation systems including Cosmelan and Mela Peel. She is also a HydraFacial specialist, trained in advanced skin needling including SkinPen, and delivers polynucleotide and skin booster treatments in combination with needling for clients focused on deep skin regeneration and collagen renewal.
At That Face Place, Michelle also offers personalised skincare consultations – dedicated appointments where she assesses your current homecare routine, identifies gaps and mismatches, and recommends a targeted skincare regimen based on your actual skin concerns. Whether you’re navigating acne, pigmentation, melasma, redness, or a compromised skin barrier, Michelle can cut through the noise and give you a clear, practical plan.
What sets Michelle apart is not just the range of treatments and platforms she has trained and worked on, but the clinical judgement that comes from three decades of treating real skin, in real clinical environments. She assesses each client’s skin, their concerns, and their history – and builds a treatment plan around what the skin actually needs, not what’s available or trending.
That Face Place uses the Aura skin analysis device – advanced skin imaging technology that provides a detailed, objective assessment of your skin across multiple parameters including texture, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, pore appearance, and volume changes. The Aura system uses high-resolution imaging and analytical software to reveal what is not visible to the naked eye, giving Michelle – and you – a precise, evidence-based picture of your skin’s current state before any treatment plan is recommended.
For melasma and complex pigmentation cases in particular, objective skin imaging is invaluable: it allows Michelle to assess the depth and distribution of pigmentation, track treatment response over time, and adjust protocols based on what the skin is actually doing – not just what you can see in a mirror.
Aura skin analysis is available at That Face Place as part of an initial skin consultation with Michelle.
The following reflects Michelle’s areas of clinical practice and expertise at That Face Place.
Not every skin concern requires a laser or an in-clinic treatment. Sometimes what makes the biggest difference is understanding what you’re currently using at home, identifying what’s working, what isn’t, and what might actually be making things worse – and then building a simple, targeted routine that genuinely addresses your concerns.
Michelle offers dedicated skincare consultation appointments at That Face Place – separate from treatment bookings – where she will:
Michelle is trained across the full professional skincare range stocked at That Face Place, as well as in Environ and ASAP (not currently stocked at the clinic – if you are using either of these brands Michelle can still advise on how they fit into your routine). Book a skincare consultation directly with Michelle at thatfaceplace.com.au.
Michelle began her career in skin and aesthetic therapy over 30 years ago and has worked across clinical skin care and advanced laser therapy throughout her professional life. Her career has spanned boutique aesthetic clinics through to clinical settings, giving her an unusually broad base of real-world skin experience – treating diverse skin tones, conditions, and concerns across multiple generations of laser and skin technology.
Michelle completed her foundational laser training at Westmead Hospital – a hospital-based programme that reflects a clinical rather than purely commercial approach to laser therapy. This training grounded her understanding of laser physics, tissue interaction, and patient safety in a medical environment, and forms the basis of the rigorous, safety-first approach she applies across all laser modalities today.
Michelle holds a Queensland Government Unrestricted Laser Licence – the highest-level laser qualification available under Queensland radiation safety legislation. This licence permits operation of all classes of laser and intense pulsed light devices in a clinical setting, across all cosmetic and therapeutic applications, and is a mandatory regulatory requirement for the use of medical-grade laser equipment in Queensland. It is subject to ongoing regulatory oversight and renewal requirements and is a different credential from basic laser safety or operator certificates.
Melasma is one of the most misunderstood and frequently mistreated skin concerns in aesthetic practice. It is a chronic, hormonally-influenced pigmentation condition that can be significantly worsened by inappropriate treatment – including the wrong type of laser or peel applied without proper assessment. Michelle’s specialist focus on melasma and complex pigmentation reflects years of clinical experience managing this condition carefully, combined with advanced training in professional depigmentation systems and a deep understanding of melanin biology and skin barrier function. She uses the Aura skin analysis system to assess and monitor pigmentation objectively throughout the treatment process.
As Senior Skin Therapist at That Face Place, Michelle leads the clinic’s laser, advanced skin treatment, and pigmentation programme. She works closely with the clinical nursing team to integrate laser and skin therapies into holistic treatment plans for clients – particularly those addressing complex pigmentation, skin ageing, sun damage, and acne scarring. She also offers dedicated skincare consultations and uses Aura skin imaging technology as part of her initial assessment process.
Profession: Dermal Therapist / Skin Therapist
Role: Senior Skin Therapist – Laser, Skin & Pigmentation Specialist
Laser Licence: Queensland Government Unrestricted Laser Licence
Qualification: Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Aesthetics) – 30650QLD
Clinic: That Face Place, Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland
Website: thatfaceplace.com.au
Michelle Beddoes is the Senior Skin Therapist at That Face Place and one of the most experienced laser, skin, and pigmentation specialists on the Gold Coast. With over 30 years in the field, a Queensland Government Unrestricted Laser Licence, hospital-based laser training at Westmead Hospital, and specialist expertise in melasma and complex pigmentation treatment, Michelle leads the clinic’s laser, skin, and advanced treatment programme. She also offers personalised skincare consultations and uses Aura skin imaging technology to support clinical assessment.
Michelle holds an Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Aesthetics) (course code 30650QLD), a Queensland Government Unrestricted Laser Licence, and a hospital-based laser qualification completed through Westmead Hospital. She has completed advanced training in medical-grade skin needling (including SkinPen), professional depigmentation systems (Cosmelan, Mela Peel), HydraFacial, advanced chemical peels (Synergie range, Jessner peel), and polynucleotide and skin booster treatments combined with needling. She is also trained in Environ and ASAP skincare.
Yes. Michelle holds a Queensland Government Unrestricted Laser Licence – the highest-level laser qualification available under Queensland radiation safety legislation. This licence authorises her to operate all classes of laser and intense pulsed light devices in a clinical setting, across all cosmetic and therapeutic applications. It is a separate regulatory credential from a basic laser safety or operator certificate, and reflects the level of training and regulatory oversight required to operate medical-grade laser equipment in Queensland.
Michelle has over 30 years of clinical experience in laser and dermal therapy. She began her career in aesthetic skin care over three decades ago and has worked across clinical and boutique aesthetic settings throughout that time, gaining experience with multiple generations of laser technology and skin treatment modalities.
Yes. Melasma is one of Michelle’s primary specialist areas. Melasma is a hormonally-influenced pigmentation condition that requires careful, experienced management – it can be significantly worsened by the wrong type of laser, peel, or product applied without proper assessment. Michelle has completed advanced training in professional depigmentation systems specifically designed for melasma and complex pigmentation, and uses Aura skin imaging to assess and monitor the condition objectively throughout the treatment process. She takes a combination approach – typically integrating professional in-clinic treatments with a targeted homecare programme – and manages expectations honestly: melasma is a chronic condition that requires ongoing maintenance, not a one-treatment fix.
That Face Place uses the Aura skin analysis system – advanced skin imaging technology that captures a detailed, objective assessment of your skin’s current state. The Aura device analyses multiple skin parameters including texture, pigmentation distribution, fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, and volume changes – revealing what is not easily visible to the naked eye. For clients managing pigmentation or melasma, this level of imaging is particularly valuable: it allows Michelle to see the depth and distribution of melanin deposits, compare skin state before and after treatment, and adjust protocols based on objective data. Aura skin analysis is available as part of your initial skin consultation with Michelle at That Face Place.
A skincare consultation with Michelle is a dedicated appointment focused entirely on your homecare skincare routine and skin concerns – not on booking a treatment. Michelle will review what you are currently using, assess your skin in person (and with Aura skin imaging), and give you a clear, practical skincare plan tailored to your concerns. Whether you are managing acne, pigmentation, melasma, redness, a compromised skin barrier, or general skin ageing, Michelle can identify what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. She is trained across a wide range of professional skincare brands and can advise on Environ and ASAP users as well as the brands stocked at That Face Place. Book a skincare consultation at thatfaceplace.com.au.
A HydraFacial is an advanced hydrodermabrasion and skin infusion treatment that combines mechanical exfoliation, deep cleansing, extraction, and targeted serum infusion in a single treatment. It is suitable for most skin types and skin concerns – including congested, dehydrated, dull, or uneven skin – and is also used as a preparatory or maintenance treatment in combination with other in-clinic protocols. Michelle is a HydraFacial specialist and recommends it both as a standalone treatment and as part of a broader skin health programme.
Michelle’s primary areas of clinical focus include melasma and complex pigmentation, laser pigmentation treatment (sun damage, age spots, uneven skin tone), fractional CO2 laser resurfacing for skin texture and scarring, vascular skin concerns (redness, broken capillaries), advanced skin needling, and overall skin quality improvement in ageing skin. She also consults specifically on homecare skincare for clients managing acne, redness, broken skin barrier, and pigmentation concerns at home.
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an advanced clinical skin treatment that uses a carbon dioxide laser to create controlled zones of thermal injury in the skin, stimulating the body’s natural collagen production and skin renewal processes. It is widely regarded as one of the most effective clinical treatments available for skin texture, acne scarring, fine lines, and overall skin quality improvement. Michelle recommends fractional CO2 laser based on a thorough skin assessment – it is not appropriate for all skin types or concerns, and proper client selection and aftercare are essential to a good outcome.
Michelle has completed formal clinical training on three major medical-grade laser platforms: the Cutera laser system (including Laser Genesis and LimeLight applications), the Candela laser platform (including IPL), and the Lumenis CO2 laser system for fractional resurfacing. Her training was completed through the respective platform companies – one of the three major laser manufacturers whose products represent the clinical standard in medical-grade laser therapy.
Dermal therapists in Australia are not registered with AHPRA. Michelle’s professional credentials are her Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Aesthetics) – a nationally recognised vocational qualification (30650QLD) – her Queensland Government Unrestricted Laser Licence, and her hospital-based laser training through Westmead Hospital. The Unrestricted Laser Licence is a government-issued regulatory credential subject to ongoing renewal and oversight.
At That Face Place, the clinical team works collaboratively. The Registered Nurses at the clinic specialise in cosmetic injectable treatments and nurse-led skin programmes; Michelle leads the laser, advanced skin treatment, and pigmentation programme. Many clients see both – a combination of nurse-led injectable and laser or skin treatments is common. Michelle can also book you for a standalone skincare consultation focused purely on your homecare routine and skin concerns, without any in-clinic treatment involved.
