Fat Compartment Changes
Facial fat compartments naturally shift and reduce over time, particularly through the cheeks, temples and lower face. This can make the face appear flatter, less supported or less softly contoured.
Skin Concern - Melbourne & Canberra
Loss of Volume & Facial Contour. Restore What Has Changed.
Facial volume changes, hollowing, softening contours and a less supported facial shape can develop gradually over time. Prime takes a consultation-first approach to facial contour concerns, matching the right pathway to your anatomy, skin quality, medical history and goals.
A consultation is required before any cosmetic injectable treatment. Prescription medicines are discussed only where clinically appropriate after face-to-face assessment and valid prescription. Results vary between individuals.
Consultation-first planning
Immediate and gradual pathways
Melbourne & Canberra
Understanding The Concern
Why Facial Volume Changes With Age.
Bone Resorption
Underlying bony support can gradually change with age, affecting the way soft tissue sits across the mid-face, jawline and lower face. A consultation helps identify whether structure, volume or skin quality is the main concern.
The Triangle of Youth
Younger facial proportions often show more fullness through the cheeks and a softer taper toward the chin. As support changes, facial balance can shift, with more heaviness or softness through the lower face.
What Our Clients Present With
Volume and Contour Concerns We Commonly Address.
Flattening of the Cheeks & Mid-Face
Mid-face flattening can reduce facial support and make the lower face appear heavier. Planning focuses on proportion, support and natural-looking balance.
Hollowing of the Temples
Temple hollowing may create a more angular or tired appearance. Suitability for treatment depends on anatomy, goals and clinical assessment.
Under-Eye Hollowing & Tear Troughs
Under-eye hollowing can involve volume change, skin quality, pigmentation or anatomy. This area requires careful face-to-face assessment before any treatment pathway is discussed.
Jawline Softening
Jawline definition may soften as support changes through the mid-face and lower face. Treatment planning may consider structure, contour and skin firmness together.
Deepening of Facial Lines & Folds
Lines and folds can become more visible when facial support changes. The right option depends on whether the concern is structural, expression-led, skin quality related or a combination.
Overall Loss of Facial Proportion
Some clients notice that the face feels less balanced rather than one specific area changing. A consultation helps map a measured plan without overcorrecting.
Treatments For This Concern
Injectable Treatments for Volume and Contour.
Some options in this category involve prescription medicines. Australian law prohibits direct advertising of prescription medicines to consumers. Specific products, pricing and suitability are discussed during consultation only, where clinically appropriate.
01Melbourne & Canberra
Volume, Structure & Contour
Consultation-led planning for facial support and proportion.
This pathway is for clients concerned with facial support, contour balance and proportion changes. Prescription options, where clinically appropriate, are discussed only after face-to-face consultation and assessment.
- Anatomy, facial balance and goals reviewed
- Prescription-only options discussed only where appropriate
- Designed around conservative, natural-looking planning
Prescription-only options can only be discussed after face-to-face consultation, clinical assessment and informed consent.
02Melbourne & Canberra
Radiesse®
Structural support and collagen-focused planning in selected cases.
Radiesse® may be discussed for selected clients where structural support, contour and collagen-stimulating treatment planning are relevant. Suitability depends on clinical assessment.
- May suit selected structure and contour concerns
- Assessment required before treatment planning
- Often considered within a broader facial support plan
03Melbourne & Canberra
Juvelook®
Gradual collagen stimulation for skin quality and subtle support.
Juvelook® may be considered where skin quality, collagen support and gradual textural improvement are part of the treatment goal. It is not a replacement for volume restoration where structural support is required.
- Gradual collagen-supportive pathway
- May suit skin quality and texture concerns
- Protocol selected after consultation
04Melbourne & Canberra
Skin Quality & Hydration
Supportive planning for radiance, elasticity and skin texture.
Skin Quality & Hydration focuses on the surface and dermal quality that can affect how facial contour changes are perceived. It may be combined with structural planning where appropriate.
- Supports hydration, radiance and elasticity goals
- May complement volume and contour planning
- Treatment selection depends on skin assessment
Comparison
Immediate Volume vs Gradual Collagen Stimulation.
Immediate Volume Restoration
Consultation-led prescription options may be considered where immediate structural support or contour correction is clinically appropriate. Australian law requires face-to-face consultation, valid prescription and informed consent before discussion or treatment.
- Best for visible volume deficit or facial support changes
- Assessment determines whether treatment is appropriate
- Pricing and product selection discussed during consultation only
Gradual Collagen Stimulation
Collagen-stimulating pathways may suit clients seeking gradual improvement in support, texture or skin quality. Results build over time and depend on individual biology, protocol and suitability.
- Best for gradual support or skin quality improvement
- Often planned as a course or staged treatment
- Results are not guaranteed and vary between individuals
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Can't You Name Most Products On This Page?
Some options for volume and contour involve prescription medicines. Australian law prohibits direct advertising of prescription medicines to consumers, so specific products can only be discussed during a face-to-face consultation where clinically appropriate.
What Is The Difference Between Radiesse® and the Prescription Options?
Radiesse® may be discussed in selected cases where structural support and collagen-focused planning are relevant. Prescription options are a separate category and can only be discussed after consultation, assessment and valid prescription where clinically appropriate.
What Is Juvelook® and How Is It Different From Volume Fillers?
Juvelook® is positioned as a gradual collagen-supportive option for selected skin quality and texture concerns. It does not replace consultation-led volume restoration where immediate structural support is required.
Is a Consultation Required Before Treatment?
Yes. A face-to-face consultation is required to review anatomy, medical history, goals, risks, limitations and suitability before any treatment plan is recommended.
Why Is Pricing Not Listed?
Pricing depends on assessment, clinical suitability, product selection where relevant and the treatment plan recommended by the practitioner. Pricing is discussed during consultation only.
How Long Do Results Last?
Duration varies depending on the treatment pathway, area treated, individual biology and maintenance plan. Your practitioner will discuss realistic timelines during consultation.
Can I Have Treatment If I Am Pregnant?
No. Cosmetic injectable and collagen-stimulating treatments are generally not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please discuss your circumstances with your healthcare provider and practitioner.
Available At Our Clinics
Volume & Facial Contour
Melbourne - Camberwell
795 Burke Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124
+61 491 338 888
Volume, Structure & ContourRadiesse®Juvelook®Skin Quality & Hydration
Volume & Facial Contour
Canberra - Braddon
101/16 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612
+61 484 897 666
Volume, Structure & ContourRadiesse®Juvelook®Skin Quality & Hydration
Ready to Discuss Facial Volume and Contour?
Book a consultation at your preferred clinic. We will assess your anatomy, skin quality, medical history and goals, then discuss clinically appropriate pathways.
Consultations are required prior to treatment. Results are not guaranteed and vary between individuals. Prescription-only medicines, where clinically appropriate, are discussed only after face-to-face consultation, valid prescription and informed consent.