Lines & Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of ageing and can be influenced by factors such as facial movement, sun exposure, lifestyle and genetics. Some appear mainly with facial expressions, while others may remain visible when the face is at rest.
At Specialist Skin & Laser Clinics, our experienced medical team provides personalised cosmetic aesthetics consultations to understand your concerns and aesthetic goals, review your relevant medical history and complete an individual facial assessment.
Your consultation provides clear information about suitable options, including potential benefits, limitations, risks, recovery and expected outcomes. Any recommendation is based on your individual circumstances and clinical suitability, with no obligation to proceed.
How it Works
Understanding Lines & Wrinkles
Over time, natural changes within the skin can affect its thickness, elasticity and overall appearance. Changes in collagen and elastin, together with environmental and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, can contribute to visible signs of ageing.
Repeated facial expressions also play a role. Smiling, frowning, squinting and other facial movements can contribute to lines developing around areas such as the eyes, forehead and brows.
Because these changes are different for everyone, an individual assessment is important when considering cosmetic aesthetic options.
Your Consultation
Your journey begins with a personalised consultation with a member of our medical team. We will discuss your concerns, aesthetic goals, relevant medical history and previous cosmetic procedures before completing an individual assessment.
Discussing Your Options
Following your assessment, your practitioner will explain the options that may be appropriate for you, including their potential benefits, limitations, risks, expected outcomes, recovery considerations and relevant alternatives.
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.
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 Assessment Every face is different. Your consultation includes an individual assessment of your areas of concern, facial features and aesthetic goals to help determine which options may be appropriate for you. |
| ✔ Tailored Recommendations There is no one-size-fits-all approach to cosmetic aesthetics. Any recommendations will be tailored to your individual concerns, facial features, medical history and desired outcome. |
| ✔ A Balanced Approach Your practitioner will consider your individual facial features and proportions as a whole when discussing options that may be appropriate for your concerns and aesthetic goals. |
| ✔ 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 vary depending 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
- any other information that may be relevant to your care
If treatment is considered appropriate, your medical team will provide specific preparation instructions before you proceed.
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 aftercare instructions, explain potential side effects and complications, and advise you about activities or products that may need to be temporarily avoided.
You will also be advised when follow-up is appropriate and when to contact the clinic or seek medical attention if you have concerns.
All cosmetic procedures carry potential risks and side effects, and outcomes can vary between individuals.
The type and likelihood of risks depend on factors including the procedure being considered, your medical history and your individual circumstances.
During your consultation, your practitioner will discuss the risks and potential complications relevant to any option being considered, together with expected recovery, alternatives and any circumstances in which you should seek medical attention.
Not every procedure is appropriate for every person, and suitability can only be determined following an individual 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 complete an individual assessment. Where appropriate, options that may be suitable for you will then be discussed.
There is no single approach suitable for everyone. Your practitioner will consider your concerns, facial features, medical history, previous procedures and aesthetic goals before discussing options that may be appropriate for you.
No. Your consultation gives you an opportunity to understand your options, ask questions and receive information relevant to your individual circumstances. There is no obligation to proceed.
This will depend on your individual assessment, clinical suitability and the option being considered.
Your practitioner will explain the appropriate next steps. Treatment will only proceed where it is considered clinically appropriate and after the required consultation and informed-consent process.
No. Suitability depends on your individual circumstances and the procedure being considered. Your medical history and other relevant factors will be reviewed as part of 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 circumstances and advise you about the suitability of any proposed procedure.
Please be prepared to provide information about your medical history, medications, supplements, allergies and previous cosmetic procedures.
If treatment is subsequently planned, you will receive preparation instructions specific to the procedure and your individual circumstances.
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.
All cosmetic procedures carry potential risks and side effects. These vary according to the procedure and the individual.
Your practitioner will discuss the risks and potential complications relevant to any proposed treatment before you decide whether to proceed.
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, including factors that can 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.
Recovery varies according to the procedure and the individual. Before proceeding, your practitioner will explain 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.