What has changed
Our Sydney rooms have closed. For Canberra that is a real change: a three-hour drive up the Hume has become a domestic flight, and a day trip has become an overnight.
It would be easy to gloss over that. It is a bigger commitment than it was, and if it tips the decision for you, that is a reasonable conclusion to reach.
Planning the trips
Two to three sessions, seven to fourteen days apart, one night per session. The interval exists because pigment settles and lightens; judging the next pass against a fresh result produces work that ends up too heavy.
Canberra winters are cold and dry, which is good for healing — the four-day window without swimming or heavy sweating is easier to observe in July than in a humid January.
Whether it suits you
Given what the trip now involves, being certain matters more. If you are undecided between routes, a consultation that settles the question is worth doing before committing to a course of treatment.
Healing at home
Nothing about aftercare requires a clinic. The gap between sessions is spent at home doing very little, which is the one part of this the distance does not complicate.
Questions
Can I still drive to Sydney for this?
No — the Sydney rooms have closed. Treatment is at North Melbourne.
Is driving to Melbourne realistic?
It is a long drive, and most people fly. If you would rather drive, the session spacing does not change.
How many overnight stays?
One per session, so two or three in total across the course.
Is winter a bad time to have it done?
It is arguably the best time. Cold, dry conditions make the aftercare window easier and reduce sun exposure while it settles.
Could I stay in Melbourne between sessions instead of flying twice?
Some people do, and it removes a flight. It means a week or two away from home, so it suits some circumstances and not others.
Does the altitude or dryness affect anything?
No. Dry air may make the scalp feel tight while healing, which is comfort rather than outcome.