Gentle, personalised treatment plans with a focus on natural balance and individual facial harmony
At SkinBox Clinics, we understand that changes in your face — whether from ageing, weight fluctuation, or life transitions — affect how you feel and how you see yourself. Many people tell us they want a refreshed, natural look rather than dramatic change. We’re here to listen first, then guide you with tailored, medically-led care. .
Lips, cheeks, under eye, chin, jawline, nose.
Lasting 6 months to 2 years.
$620 – $3900
What This Service Is
This is a medical consultation and treatment service designed to support adults considering ways to restore or refine facial contours and volume through medical-clinic procedures. Our doctors may discuss the use of approved medical gel products as one option within a broader personalised treatment plan.
We do not mention specific brands, product names or prescription-only substances in our online information — this is because Australian regulation prohibits public advertising of prescription medicines or therapeutic goods by name.
How This Service May Help You
People choose to discuss facial volume enhancement when they want support with:
✔ restoring soft tissue volume that has diminished with age or weight changes
✔ improving balance and proportion in facial features
✔ addressing tired-looking or hollow areas that don’t reflect how they feel inside
At your initial consultation, our doctor will take time to talk through your concerns, expectations and goals, then recommend what options may suit you — including whether medical gel products are appropriate for your situation.
At SkinBox, our clinical team specialises in safe, responsible clinical care. Together, we’ll:
• discuss your individual facial anatomy and treatment aims
• explain what to expect during and after treatment
• outline recovery considerations and aftercare planning
Because every face is unique and every person’s goals are different, we focus on outcomes that look natural and balanced, not dramatic or trend-driven.
With an emphasis on symmetry, balance and harmony, we can explore a total face rejuvenation or enhancement plan that can also include skincare, dermal therapy treatments or laser resurfacing if necessary.
How the process works
1. Consultation: A comprehensive discussion with your doctor to understand your needs.
2. Assessment: Expert clinical evaluation of your facial structure and goals.
3. Plan: A tailored approach that may include medical gel products or alternative options, depending on what best supports your goals.
4. Care: Safe, attentive treatment delivery in our medical clinic setting
Who This Is For
Adults considering facial volume restoration, enhancement or contour refinement — people who seek subtle, personalised results that reflect their own identity rather than dramatic or trend-based changes.
Book Your Consultation
If you’re curious about how facial volume enhancement might support your goals, we’d love to start with a conversation. Book your initial consultation with either our Medical Director or one of our Cosmetic Physicians to explore what options are possible for you in a comfortable, medical clinic environment.
Tap into our medical expertise
We understand that the world of aesthetics and cosmetic treatments can be intimidating, that’s why our cosmetic doctors and qualified dermal therapists are here.
To share our medical knowledge.
To help you look and feel your best.
What you should know about medical gels
At SkinBox Clinics, some people explore ways to support facial balance and contour as part of a personalised aesthetic plan. During your consultation, your doctor may explain how certain clinically-accepted gel-based approaches can be one element of a tailored discussion about your goals and individual anatomy.
We do not list or promote specific brands or products on our website — under Australian law, advertising prescription-only cosmetic medicines (such as injectables) directly to the public is not permitted.
Instead, we provide clear, educational information to help you make an informed decision together with your clinician during your consultation.
How clinicians think about these options
Doctors consider many factors when exploring whether a gel-based option may be appropriate for you, including:
- your facial structure and proportions
- the areas of concern you have
- your personal preferences for natural balance
- overall skin health and anatomy
This approach ensures that any treatment plan is grounded in clinical judgement, tailored to you, and aligned with your priorities.
Where this option may be discussed
Examples of areas that are sometimes part of a holistic facial assessment include:
• areas where loss of soft tissue support can subtly affect appearance
• lips and mouth contour and proportion
• mid-face contours and cheek support
• jawline and chin balance
These are clinical considerations discussed during an appointment rather than advertised outcomes. Your doctor will explain what options may suit your goals and why.
FAQ’s about Medical Gels – for patient education only
Why might people talk about “medical gels”?
During a consultation, some adults ask about ways to support facial contours or balance. In those discussions, your doctor may explain how gel-based procedures are one possible element of a personalised plan. These materials are included here to help you understand how clinicians frame these options, not as a guarantee of results.
What are medical gels made from?
In clinical settings, “medical gels” describes certain gel-based substances used in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. These are prescription-only therapeutic goods that can be considered by your doctor as part of a broader discussion about your needs. We can’t advertise or name specific products here; your clinician will explain relevant options in person if appropriate.
There are a number of different products available in Australia. The most commonly used and popular temporary gels are those made from a naturally occurring sugar complex. Found within the tissues of living cells, including human skin, this sugar complex assists in skin hydration by attracting and holding water. It combines with collagen and elastin to help provide skin structure and elasticity.
Within a range of gel products each will have different properties of thickness, rigidity, and tissue integration to enable tailoring of the treatment for each individual. An effect can be seen immediately following treatment, but typically full results are seen at 2-4 weeks. The brands we most commonly use at SkinBox Clinics consist of a range of products that last for 9-24 months.
Another common choice is a collagen-stimulating product. In addition to addressing wrinkles and folds, this type of substance uses the body’s natural response to stimulate collagen production for long-lasting, natural-looking results. This type of product contains tiny particles (microspheres) of a substance that has been used for many years in medical applications such as absorbable sutures. The microspheres are evenly distributed within a carrier gel, which fills the areas of skin affected by volume loss.
Over the course of a few months, the smooth microspheres stimulate your body’s natural collagen production. As the microspheres are broken down by the body, these collagen structures are left behind and continue to fill and provide volume to the skin. This bio-stimulant product can be used in most facial areas other than the lips and results can last for more than 4 years.
Is there any pre-treatment advice when having treatment with medical gels?
Before any recommendation is made, our doctor will review your health history and talk through factors that matter for your safety and comfort. They’ll also explain any steps you can take to support recovery and reduce avoidable risks.
It is important that you do not attend for a procedure appointment if you are unwell on the day. Please call us to rearrange your appointment if you are unwell.
It is very important that you do not have any dental work in the 2 weeks prior and following your procedure appointment, to minimise the risk of infection.
We also advise you not to have any form of vaccination in the 3 weeks before your procedure appointment, or in the 2 weeks afterwards.
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What does a treatment with a medical gel involve?
This form of treatment is a non-surgical aesthetic procedure. As with any injection there may be some slight discomfort, which varies from one person to another and depends upon which product is being used and what area is being treated.
It is incredibly important that your facial skin is clean and entirely free of makeup. For your convenience, we offer an optional Comfort Package add-on to our procedure appointments. This involves a professional double cleanse by one of our Dermal Therapists prior to your treatment, and a Healite II® LED session immediately after your treatment to assist in calming any inflammation and minimising bruising. Please let us know when booking your appointment if you would like to add this.
Local anaesthetic cream is applied to the skin prior to treatment. Local anaesthetic is also included in the injection of the product, which has been shown to improve comfort and simplify the treatment as a separate anaesthetic injection is not usually necessary.
The procedure may take 15-45 minutes and you should generally be able to resume normal activities upon leaving. It is recommended that you do not apply make-up for 12 hours following your treatment and that you avoid lengthy exposure to the sun, UV rays and extreme temperatures for 2 weeks. Further aftercare will be discussed will you at your initial consultation if appropriate.
Many patients notice that once they have had a non-surgical aesthetic injectable treatment their friends, colleagues and family notice a difference, but can’t put their finger on what has changed. Treatment with these medical gels is a subtle enhancement, rather than a radical change.
What about safety?
All non-surgical aesthetic procedures carry potential risks. The likelihood and nature of those risks differ depending on the approach and individual characteristics. In your consultation, our doctor will explain safety considerations clearly so you can weigh them alongside potential benefits — and consent to any recommended plan.
Reported side effects of medical gels include redness at the injection site, pain, firmness, swelling, lumps & bumps, bruising, itching or discolouration.
In most cases side effects are temporary and should resolve within a week. There are certain steps you can take prior to your procedure to minimise the risk of bruising, and these will be discussed with you at your initial consultation. We also have various techniques to speed up the resolution of bruising when it does occur and it is recommended that you follow the aftercare advice provided with your procedure.
Injection of any sort of gel product in any area of the face carries an incredibly small (but very serious) risk of permanent blindness, stroke and death. It is vitally important that your non-surgical aesthetic procedure is performed by an experienced medical practitioner. Our doctors are fully trained in injection techniques in order to minimise this risk.
It is also important that your procedure is carried out on medical premises that carry appropriate emergency equipment, with staff available who have been trained in how to use this.
How long do the results last?
The way individuals respond to any clinical option can vary widely. Duration can depend on many factors, including the areas treated, your physiology and your lifestyle. Our doctors will discuss realistic expectations and timelines with you.
Why can’t I find out more specific information about which brands and products you use at SkinBox?
We appreciate that the majority of our patients like to do significant amounts of research prior to coming in for an initial consultation, and it is likely that you are here seeking to understand these procedures more fully before committing the time to come in and meet with us in person. The Australian Government have strict regulations about the advertising of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures and of prescription medications. Our clinic adheres to the highest professional and regulatory standards, therefore as many injectables contain prescription-only medicines, we do not promote or name specific products in public advertising. Instead, we focus on clear, educational information and ensure that any medical decisions are made in consultation with a qualified medical practitioner.
