Facial Volume, Definition & Structure
Changes in facial volume, contours and proportions can occur naturally over time and may be influenced by ageing, genetics and individual facial anatomy. These changes can affect areas such as the cheeks, lips, chin, jawline and other facial features.
At Specialist Skin & Laser Clinics, we offer personalised cosmetic aesthetics consultations for clients concerned about facial volume, definition, proportions and other appearance-related changes.
During your consultation, our experienced medical team will take the time to understand your concerns and aesthetic goals, review your relevant medical history and complete an individual facial assessment.
Your consultation is an opportunity to discuss options that may be appropriate for you, including their potential benefits, limitations, risks, recovery considerations and expected outcomes. Any recommendation will be based on your individual circumstances and clinical suitability, with no obligation to proceed with treatment.
How it Works
Understanding Facial Volume & Structure
Facial appearance is influenced by a combination of skin, soft tissue, bone structure and individual anatomy.
As we age, natural changes can occur within these structures. Changes in collagen, skin elasticity and facial volume can contribute to differences in facial contours and proportions over time.
These changes vary considerably between individuals and may be noticeable in areas such as the cheeks, lips, chin, jawline and around the mouth.
Because facial anatomy and aesthetic goals are different for everyone, an individual assessment is an important part of considering cosmetic aesthetic options.
Your Consultation
Your journey begins with a personalised consultation with a member of our medical team.
Your practitioner will discuss your areas of concern, aesthetic goals, relevant medical history and previous cosmetic procedures before completing an individual facial assessment.
Discussing Your Options
Following your assessment, your practitioner will discuss options that may be appropriate for your individual concerns.
Potential benefits, limitations, risks, expected outcomes, recovery considerations and relevant alternatives will be explained so you can make an informed decision about your care.
Not every option is appropriate for every person, and attending a consultation does not mean you are required to proceed with treatment.
Your Treatment Plan
If treatment is considered clinically appropriate and you choose to proceed, an individual treatment plan will be developed based on your assessment and aesthetic goals.
Where a prescription is required, this will only occur following assessment by an appropriately qualified prescribing practitioner.
Your practitioner will explain the proposed treatment and answer any questions before obtaining your informed consent.
Aftercare & Follow-Up
Following treatment, your medical team will provide individual aftercare instructions and explain what you may experience during recovery.
Follow-up care will be recommended or arranged where clinically appropriate.
| Benefits |
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| ✔ Personalised Facial Assessment Your consultation includes an individual assessment of your facial features, proportions, areas of concern and aesthetic goals to help determine which options may be appropriate for you. |
| ✔ Tailored Recommendations There is no one-size-fits-all approach to facial aesthetics. Recommendations are tailored to your individual anatomy, medical history, concerns and desired outcome. |
| ✔ Facial Features Considered as a Whole Rather than considering individual areas in isolation, your practitioner can assess your facial features and proportions as a whole when discussing options that may be appropriate for you. |
| ✔ Informed Decision-Making Receive clear information about potential benefits, limitations, risks, expected outcomes and recovery considerations before deciding whether you would like to proceed. |
| ✔ Ongoing Clinical Care Where treatment is considered appropriate, your medical team will provide individual preparation and aftercare information, together with follow-up care where clinically required. |
Preparation requirements depend on your individual circumstances and the option being considered.
During your consultation, please tell your practitioner about:
- medications and supplements you are taking
- allergies and relevant medical conditions
- pregnancy, planned pregnancy or breastfeeding
- previous cosmetic procedures or treatments
- previous reactions or complications following cosmetic procedures
- any other information that may be relevant to your care
Where treatment requires a prescription, an appropriately qualified prescribing practitioner will assess your suitability before any prescription is provided.
If treatment is considered appropriate, your medical team will provide specific preparation instructions relevant to the proposed procedure.
Do not stop taking prescribed medication unless advised to do so by the healthcare professional responsible for your care.
Aftercare requirements vary according to the procedure performed and your individual circumstances.
Your medical team will provide personalised instructions following your procedure. Depending on the treatment performed, you may be advised to temporarily modify certain activities or avoid pressure or manipulation of the treated area.
Potential side effects and complications, expected recovery and circumstances in which you should contact the clinic or seek medical attention will be explained to you.
Follow-up care will be recommended or arranged where clinically appropriate.
All cosmetic procedures carry potential risks and side effects, and outcomes can vary between individuals.
Depending on the procedure, potential effects may include temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or discomfort. Other less common but potentially more serious complications can occur.
The specific risks depend on the procedure being considered, the area involved, your medical history and your individual circumstances.
Before proceeding, your practitioner will explain the risks and potential complications relevant to the proposed procedure, together with expected recovery, alternatives and signs or symptoms that require medical attention.
Not every procedure is appropriate for every person, and suitability can only be determined following an individual clinical assessment.
No particular outcome can be guaranteed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your practitioner will discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals, review your relevant medical history and previous cosmetic procedures, and complete an individual facial assessment.
Where appropriate, options that may be suitable for you will then be discussed, together with their potential benefits, limitations, risks, recovery considerations and expected outcomes.
You can discuss concerns relating to facial volume, contours, proportions and definition, including areas such as the cheeks, lips, chin, jawline and other facial features.
Your practitioner will assess your individual anatomy and concerns before discussing whether any options may be appropriate for you.
There is no single approach suitable for everyone.
Your practitioner will consider your facial anatomy, areas of concern, medical history, previous procedures and aesthetic goals before discussing options that may be appropriate for you.
No.
Your consultation provides an opportunity to understand your options, ask questions and receive information relevant to your individual circumstances. There is no obligation to proceed with treatment.
This depends on your individual assessment, clinical suitability and the option being considered.
Where a prescription is required, an appropriately qualified prescribing practitioner must first determine whether it is clinically appropriate.
Your medical team will explain the appropriate next steps during your consultation.
Please tell your practitioner if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
Your practitioner will consider your individual circumstances and advise you about the suitability of any proposed procedure.
All cosmetic procedures carry risks and potential side effects.
The nature and likelihood of these risks vary depending on the procedure and the individual. Your practitioner will assess your suitability and discuss the potential benefits, risks, complications and alternatives before you decide whether to proceed.
The products, medicines or other options that may be appropriate for you can be discussed privately with an appropriately qualified health practitioner during your consultation.
Any recommendation or prescription will be based on your individual assessment and clinical suitability.
Whether a previous treatment can be modified or reversed depends on what treatment was performed, the product involved and your individual circumstances.
If you have concerns about a procedure previously performed at Specialist Skin & Laser Clinics, please contact the clinic so our medical team can assess you and advise you about appropriate next steps.
If you are experiencing an urgent or unexpected medical problem following any cosmetic procedure, seek appropriate medical attention.
Recovery varies depending on the procedure and the individual.
Temporary effects such as redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or discomfort may occur with some procedures. Your practitioner will explain what you may reasonably expect, provide individual aftercare instructions and advise you about symptoms requiring further assessment.
Outcomes and their duration vary depending on the individual and the procedure being considered.
Where treatment is appropriate, your practitioner will discuss what you may reasonably expect and the factors that may influence the outcome and its duration.
This depends on your individual circumstances and the option being considered.
Where treatment is appropriate, your practitioner will discuss the proposed treatment plan and any follow-up or ongoing care that may be recommended.
The experience of a cosmetic procedure varies according to the procedure, area being treated and the individual.
If treatment is considered appropriate, your practitioner will explain what you may experience during the procedure and discuss any relevant comfort measures.
Recovery varies according to the procedure and the individual.
Before proceeding, your practitioner will explain the expected recovery, potential side effects, aftercare requirements and any activities that may need to be temporarily avoided.
Costs vary depending on your individual treatment plan and can be discussed following an appropriate consultation and assessment.
A $50 deposit is required when booking your consultation online. If you are assessed as unsuitable for treatment, the deposit is fully refundable.
Any applicable costs will be explained before you decide whether to proceed.