The honest overview
Same treatment. Same device.
Choose by practical fit.
Both Beauty Affairs MediSpa locations use the same Classys Ultraformer MPT device, maintain the same clinical standard, and are staffed by practitioners with deep Ultraformer MPT experience. The treatment you receive at CBD and the treatment you receive at Brookvale are not meaningfully different.
The only relevant comparison is practical: which location fits your life? Where are you coming from? How do you travel? When can you come in? That is the decision. Everything else is the same.
CBD
Beauty Affairs MediSpa CBD
Reviews
4.8★ from 426 Google reviews
Device
Classys Ultraformer MPT
A$99 first session
Available via GlowRef, consultation included
Best transport
Train, bus, ferry, city-centre access
Best for
City workers, public-transport users, interstate visitors, anyone pairing treatment with a CBD day
Clinic feel
Central medspa, faster to reach if your week already runs through the city
Brookvale
Beauty Affairs Brookvale
Reviews
4.9★ from 556 Google reviews
Device
Classys Ultraformer MPT
A$99 first session
Available via GlowRef, consultation included
Best transport
Car, easy parking, Northern Beaches run-in
Best for
Northern Beaches locals, drivers, and anyone who wants the lower-friction local option
Clinic feel
Quieter premium setting with simpler access if you do not want CBD logistics
60-second decision guide
Which clinic is right
for you — right now.
Choose CBD
Beauty Affairs MediSpa · Sydney City
You work in or near the Sydney CBD
You travel by train, bus, or ferry
You want to combine with a city day
You are in the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, or Inner South
You prefer weekday daytime availability
You are visiting Sydney from interstate
Choose Brookvale
Beauty Affairs MediSpa · Northern Beaches
You live on the Northern Beaches
You prefer to drive and park easily
You are in Manly, Dee Why, Frenchs Forest, or surrounds
You prefer a quieter clinic setting
You are in the Hills or Upper North Shore
You want the slightly higher-rated of the two
Not sure? When you submit a booking request via GlowRef, simply tell us your suburb and we will confirm the better fit for you before the appointment is made.
Review comparison
What the reviews
actually show.
Both clinics sit among the highest-rated medspas in Sydney by both rating and review volume. Review volume matters because it reflects consistency over time — a 4.9★ from 10 reviews means something different from a 4.9★ from 556.
Both clinics have been verified by GlowRef. The review data above is sourced from public Google Maps listings as of March 2026.
Getting there
Access and transport
for each location.
Beauty Affairs MediSpa — CBD
TrainTown Hall, Wynyard, and Martin Place stations all within 5–10 min walk.
FerryCircular Quay ferry terminal approximately 15 min walk or short bus connection.
BusMultiple CBD bus routes. George St, Elizabeth St, and Pitt St corridors all served.
DrivingCBD parking available — Wilson and Secure Parking options nearby. Allow extra time during peak periods.
Best forCommuters, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, city day visits, interstate travellers.
Beauty Affairs Brookvale
DrivingEasy street parking and close to Warringah Mall precinct. Free parking available — one of the main practical advantages over CBD.
BusNorthern Beaches bus routes serve Brookvale. B-Line express from city to Dee Why then local connection.
Northern BeachesManly, Dee Why, Curl Curl, Collaroy, Avalon — all within reasonable driving distance without crossing the bridge.
Also suitsFrenchs Forest, Forestville, Davidson, Belrose, St Ives — short drive without CBD traffic.
Best forNorthern Beaches residents, drivers, anyone who prefers free parking and a quieter clinic setting.
Common questions
CBD vs Brookvale —
what people ask.
Is the treatment at both clinics exactly the same?+
Yes. Both locations use the Classys Ultraformer MPT device, follow the same clinical protocols, and maintain Beauty Affairs' standard of care. You are not choosing between different quality levels — you are choosing between two equally strong options based on which location fits you better.
Can I access the A$99 GlowRef first session at either clinic?+
Yes. The GlowRef referred first session at A$99 is available at both CBD and Brookvale. When you submit a booking request, simply indicate your preferred location. If you are unsure which suits you better, tell us your suburb and we will confirm the right fit before the appointment is made.
Why does Brookvale have slightly more reviews than CBD?+
Brookvale has been operating for longer and serves a loyal Northern Beaches client base. Its 556 reviews reflect consistent quality over a longer period. CBD's 426 reviews also reflect consistent quality — the difference in volume is not a quality signal. Both are among the highest review-count medspas in Sydney.
What if I want to try CBD for the first session then switch to Brookvale?+
That is completely fine. There is no requirement to continue at the same location. Your treatment history is held by Beauty Affairs and accessible at either clinic. Some clients start at CBD out of convenience and transition to Brookvale for subsequent sessions — or vice versa.
I am on the Lower North Shore — which clinic should I choose?+
For Lower North Shore suburbs (Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Mosman, Crows Nest, St Leonards), it depends on your transport preference. CBD is accessible via train on the North Shore line to Wynyard or Town Hall — typically 15–20 minutes. Brookvale requires either a bus connection or driving across the Spit Bridge, which can be slower. CBD is usually the easier option for Lower North Shore.