Consultations on non-surgical options for restoring facial volume and contour.
About the procedure
What this procedure involves
This page is about consultations on restoring facial volume and contour. Because treatments in this area involve prescription-only medicines, Australian regulations do not permit specific products or treatment types to be named or advertised, so information about what may suit you is provided at an individual consultation. Dr Jassim Daood assesses suitability at the Bankstown clinic, and any treatment decision is made only after that assessment.
Recovery
Most people return to everyday activities quickly. Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising at the treated areas is common and usually settles over days. Specific aftercare instructions are provided, and a review can be arranged to check how the area has settled.
In depth
More about this procedure
Detailed information about this procedure. Select a section to read more.
With time, the face can lose volume in areas such as the cheeks, temples and around the mouth, and contours can flatten or fold. A consultation on restoring facial volume begins with an assessment of your facial structure, skin quality, medical history and the changes that concern you.
Dr Daood then discusses whether a non-surgical approach may be appropriate, what it can realistically achieve for your face, and the alternatives, including surgical options where relevant or no treatment at all.
Treatments for restoring facial volume are regulated in Australia in a way that does not permit specific products or treatment types to be named or advertised, and an in-person assessment is required before any treatment decision.
If treatment is appropriate, the areas to be treated, the expected duration, aftercare and review are discussed with you first, and written information is provided. There is no obligation to proceed after a consultation.
Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising at the treated areas is common and usually settles over days. Specific aftercare instructions are provided.
A review appointment can be arranged to assess how the area has settled, and any concerns after treatment can be raised with the clinic directly.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Treatments in this area are regulated in Australia and require an individual assessment with a registered practitioner before any treatment decision. The consultation covers suitability, alternatives, risks and aftercare.
Commonly discussed areas include the cheeks, lips, the folds between nose and mouth, and the jawline. Whether treatment of a particular area is appropriate for you is assessed individually.
Effects are temporary, and how long they last varies with the area treated and the individual. What you can expect for your circumstances is discussed at your consultation.
Whether and how a treatment can be adjusted or reversed depends on the type of treatment, which is discussed at your consultation as part of the assessment.
No. A GP referral is required for cosmetic surgery consultations, but not for non-surgical treatments. A consultation and individual assessment are still required before any treatment.
