Facial aesthetics, delivered in-clinic.

It depends on what you'd like to address. Every treatment starts with a consultation: we assess your facial features, your smile and your goals, then talk through the options that suit you, including what each involves, how long it takes and what to expect afterwards. Australian advertising rules limit how much detail health services can publish about some treatments, so we keep the specifics for that conversation.

Most patients find treatment more comfortable than they expect. Comfort measures, including topical anaesthetic, are available where needed, and we talk you through each step as we go. Mild tenderness, bruising or swelling for a day or two afterwards is normal for some treatments; we'll explain what to expect for yours before we begin.

It varies with the treatment, the area treated and the individual, so we'd rather not generalise here. At your consultation we'll give you an honest picture for your specific plan, including how often review or repeat treatment is typically needed. No outcome is guaranteed, and we won't over-promise.

That's our aim, and it's why we treat conservatively. We plan around your natural expression, and we'd rather start modestly and adjust at your review than overdo it. If you're after a more noticeable change, we'll discuss that openly at consultation.

For selected patients, treatment that helps the jaw muscles relax may reduce clenching force and ease TMJ-related muscle pain. We assess this at consultation alongside your bite, any night-splint options, and broader TMJ care. Where this treatment is appropriate, it's usually part of a combined approach rather than a standalone fix.

All treatments carry some risk, and we'd rather you hear that plainly. The most common effects are temporary: mild bruising, swelling or redness in the treated area, and sometimes a brief headache. These usually settle within a few days. Less common but possible effects include asymmetry (one side responding more than the other, usually addressed at your review), temporary localised muscle weakness, and allergic reactions. We discuss the full risk profile and aftercare at your consultation before any treatment proceeds.

Facial aesthetics treatments are not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for patients with certain neuromuscular conditions, where there is an active skin infection in the treatment area, or where there is a known allergy to something a treatment contains. We screen for all of this at consultation and won't proceed if there's any clinical concern.

Most health funds classify cosmetic facial aesthetics treatments as cosmetic and don't rebate them. For clinical treatments such as TMJ-related jaw muscle care, some funds may rebate part under medical or dental cover; this depends on your fund and how the case is documented. We'll quote in full at consultation and check what your fund allows before treatment. See Payment options.