Aesthetic Treatments
Aesthetic Treatments & Cosmetic Consultations in Melbourne
Dr Benyamin Mansoori provides personalised, doctor-led aesthetic consultations in Southbank and Malvern, Melbourne. A consultation is an opportunity to discuss facial appearance, skin quality, age-related changes or concerns about previous cosmetic procedures.
Assessment considers your individual facial anatomy, skin characteristics, medical history and priorities. There is no single approach suitable for everyone and no guaranteed outcome. A consultation may conclude that no intervention is needed or that medical assessment is more appropriate.
A Personalised Approach to Aesthetic Medicine
Aesthetic medicine starts with listening to your goals rather than selecting a procedure. You may wish to understand a change in your appearance, ask about skin quality, or review the effects of an earlier treatment. Your priorities and reasons for seeking advice help guide the discussion.
Assessment considers facial structure, skin condition, movement and expression alongside medical history, medicines, allergies and previous procedures. Normal variation, age-related changes and underlying skin or medical conditions can all influence what is appropriate. There is no fixed, universal beauty standard that every patient should meet.
Where options are relevant, Dr Ben discusses the available evidence, realistic limitations, material risks and alternatives. An evidence-informed plan is individual, not a standard package. Observation, medical care, referral or choosing no intervention may be more appropriate than a cosmetic procedure.
Explore Our Aesthetic Consultation Services
These consultation pages describe different assessment pathways. You do not need to decide on a procedure before seeking advice; the appointment can help clarify your concerns and whether any intervention is suitable.
Cosmetic Consultation & Facial Assessment
A holistic review considers facial proportions, skin and movement, and how your concerns relate to the face as a whole. Medical history, suitability and realistic expectations are part of the assessment. Explore Cosmetic Consultation & Facial Assessment for more detail about the consultation process.
Expression-Line Consultation
Lines around the forehead, frown and eye area can reflect facial movement, skin changes and individual anatomy. Assessment distinguishes lines that appear with expression from those visible at rest. Explore Expression-Line Consultation to understand how these factors are reviewed without assuming a particular treatment is needed.
Facial Contouring & Volume Assessment
Cheeks, chin, jawline, temples and profile are assessed in relation to overall facial balance, normal asymmetry and age-related changes. A concern in one area may involve several contributing factors. Explore Facial Contouring & Volume Assessment for information about whole-face evaluation and the limitations and risks of potential interventions.
Men’s Cosmetic Medicine
Consultation addresses individual male aesthetic concerns without stereotypes about how a man should look. Your facial characteristics, skin, preferences and medical circumstances guide the discussion. Explore Men’s Cosmetic Medicine for a patient-centred approach to assessment and informed choice.
Facial and Skin-Quality Consultations
Lip Consultation & Assessment
Lip assessment considers proportions, movement, asymmetry and the relationship between the lips and surrounding face. Previous procedures and any ongoing symptoms are important to disclose. Explore Lip Consultation & Assessment to learn about suitability, realistic limitations and the option of no intervention.
Under-Eye Assessment
Dark circles, hollows and puffiness may have different causes, including anatomy, skin characteristics and medical factors. Not all under-eye concerns are suitable for a cosmetic procedure, and some warrant other assessment. Explore Under-Eye Assessment for information about contributing factors, referral and procedure-specific risks.
Skin Boosters & Bioremodelling Consultation
These terms describe varying treatments rather than a single standard procedure. Techniques, evidence, expected effects and risks differ, and broad promises about hydration, rejuvenation or suitability are not appropriate. Explore Skin Boosters & Bioremodelling Consultation to understand the importance of individual assessment and a discussion of alternatives.
Collagen-Stimulating Treatments Consultation
Different techniques described as collagen-stimulating have different evidence, mechanisms and risk profiles. A name alone does not establish that an option is effective or suitable for you. Explore Collagen-Stimulating Treatments Consultation for a cautious discussion of skin concerns, treatment limitations and informed consent.
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Consultation
Excessive sweating can involve primary hyperhidrosis or secondary causes related to medicines or a medical condition. The pattern, onset and associated symptoms help guide investigation and management. Explore Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Consultation for a medical approach rather than assuming every sweating concern needs a cosmetic intervention.
Previous Cosmetic Treatment Concerns
Ultrasound Assessment & Filler Dissolving
Review may involve investigating previously placed filler and, where clinically appropriate, considering whether dissolving is an option. Ultrasound can sometimes contribute information, but cannot answer every question; not every product can be dissolved and not every situation is suitable. Explore Ultrasound Assessment & Filler Dissolving for the limitations, risks and circumstances in which referral may be needed.
Previous Filler Concerns
Lumps, persistent swelling, asymmetry or concerns described as migration require assessment rather than an assumption about their cause. The original product, treatment records, timing and symptoms can be relevant. Explore Previous Filler Concerns for information about reviewing earlier procedures and recognising problems that need prompt medical care.
Skin-Quality Consultation
Texture, pigmentation, visible pores, redness and dryness can reflect different processes, including skin disorders. Assessment considers skin health and medical causes before discussing appearance-related options. Explore Skin-Quality Consultation for an individual review that may lead to skin care, medical management, further investigation or referral.
What Happens During an Aesthetic Consultation?
The scope of an appointment depends on your concerns and clinical needs. A typical consultation includes five stages, with time for questions rather than pressure to proceed:
- Your concerns and priorities: discuss what has prompted the appointment, what you hope to understand and which changes matter to you. Several concerns may be considered together, although a complex review may need further appointments.
- Medical history and previous treatments: review relevant health conditions, medicines, allergies, skin history and earlier procedures. Bring available treatment records and explain any previous reactions or ongoing symptoms.
- Clinical assessment: examine relevant facial anatomy, skin, movement and the areas of concern. Where necessary, a medical issue may require further assessment rather than a cosmetic plan.
- Options and alternatives: consider the evidence and limitations of appropriate options, including observation, skin care, medical care, referral and no treatment. A proposed procedure is not automatically the best or only choice.
- Material risks, fees and informed consent: discuss risks that matter to your circumstances, likely limitations, recovery considerations and costs before deciding whether to proceed. You can ask questions, take time to consider the information or decline treatment.
Understanding the Risks of Cosmetic Procedures
No cosmetic treatment is risk-free, and no outcome can be guaranteed. Risks depend on the procedure, anatomical site, medical circumstances and previous treatments. Common or possible effects may include pain, bruising, swelling and infection; other complications can include scarring, pigment changes, asymmetry and tissue injury.
Some injectable procedures carry rare but serious vascular risks. If blood supply is compromised, tissue damage or necrosis can occur; certain complications can cause visual impairment, including permanent loss of vision. These risks require a procedure-specific discussion and cannot be dismissed because they are uncommon.
Consultation should cover the material risks relevant to you, alternatives, limitations and how a complication may be managed. This overview does not recommend a particular procedure or advertise prescription-only medicines. If you develop sudden visual changes, severe or worsening pain, or unusual skin colour changes after a procedure, seek urgent medical care; call 000 in an emergency.
When Might Medical Assessment Be More Appropriate Than Cosmetic Treatment?
Some concerns need medical investigation before any discussion of a cosmetic procedure. A new or changing skin lesion may require skin cancer assessment. Unexplained lumps, persistent swelling or symptoms after a previous procedure may indicate a complication or another condition that cannot be assessed from appearance alone.
Persistent redness can reflect a dermatological condition rather than simply an aesthetic concern. New generalised sweating, particularly with other symptoms, may need investigation for a secondary cause. Dr Ben may recommend medical care, further tests or referral where this is more appropriate than cosmetic intervention.
Do not delay urgent care to arrange a routine cosmetic consultation. Sudden vision changes, breathing difficulty, severe pain or rapidly worsening symptoms require prompt medical attention; call 000 in an emergency.
Aesthetic Medicine and Natural Facial Characteristics
Differences in facial shape, proportions, skin and expression are normal. Faces are not perfectly symmetrical, and changes with age do not automatically represent a problem that needs correcting. An assessment should recognise your own characteristics rather than apply a single ideal.
You should not feel pressured to change a feature or to proceed with a procedure. Your preferences, wellbeing and understanding of the risks are central to an informed decision. Choosing no treatment is a legitimate outcome of consultation, and a description such as “natural-looking” is not a guarantee of results.
Aesthetic Consultation Locations in Melbourne
Dr Benyamin Mansoori provides aesthetic consultations at two independent consulting sites in Melbourne. Each clinic manages its own appointment arrangements; confirm current appointment availability with the relevant clinic.
Capstone Medical Centre Southbank: 216 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006. Read the Southbank location information when planning your visit and confirm appointment details directly with the clinic.
Cosmetic Avenue Malvern: 1308 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144. Read the Malvern location information and confirm appointment availability and arrangements with Cosmetic Avenue. These are independent consulting sites, not a single combined clinic.
Arrange an Aesthetic Consultation
If you would like to understand an appearance-related concern, an aesthetic consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your priorities, review relevant medical and treatment history and consider suitable options. You do not need to commit to a procedure, and there is no obligation to proceed after the discussion.
See consultation fees on Fees & Pricing before arranging an appointment. Any proposed treatment or procedure fees are explained after individual assessment and before proceeding; the consultation does not guarantee that treatment will be offered.
This page provides general information only. It is not a diagnosis, a personalised treatment recommendation or a substitute for individual medical advice. Decisions about care require assessment of your own circumstances. Use the existing booking option to arrange a consultation, or confirm appointment arrangements with the relevant clinic.
Common questions
- What is included in an aesthetic consultation?
- A consultation includes discussion of your concerns, relevant medical and previous treatment history, and clinical assessment of the areas involved. Appropriate options, alternatives, material risks and fees are discussed where relevant. It may also identify a need for further medical assessment or referral.
- Do I need to know which cosmetic treatment I want?
- No. You can attend to discuss a concern or understand a change without choosing a treatment. Assessment helps clarify contributing factors and whether any intervention is appropriate.
- Can several facial concerns be discussed during one appointment?
- Yes, several concerns can be discussed as part of a whole-face assessment. The depth of review depends on the issues and appointment time; complex concerns may require further appointments or investigations.
- Are cosmetic procedures suitable for everyone?
- No. Suitability depends on anatomy, skin, health, previous procedures, expectations and the risks of the proposed intervention. Medical care, referral, observation or no treatment may be more appropriate.
- Can a consultation include both skin quality and facial contouring concerns?
- Yes. Skin condition and facial structure can be assessed together because they may both contribute to what concerns you. This does not mean that combined procedures are necessary or suitable.
- Are natural-looking results guaranteed?
- No. “Natural-looking” is subjective, and responses and outcomes vary. A consultation can discuss your preferences and realistic limitations, but cannot guarantee a particular appearance.
- Are cosmetic treatments risk-free?
- No. Risks differ between procedures and include possible pain, bruising, infection, scarring, pigment changes and asymmetry. Some injections also carry rare severe vascular risks, including tissue necrosis and visual impairment. Relevant risks must be discussed before a decision.
- Can previous cosmetic treatment problems be assessed?
- Previous treatment concerns can be reviewed, including lumps, swelling, asymmetry and ongoing symptoms. Records may help. Further investigation or specialist referral may be necessary, and a complete correction or the suitability of dissolving cannot be guaranteed. Urgent symptoms should not wait for a routine appointment.
- Is treatment always necessary after a consultation?
- No. A consultation may conclude that observation, skin care, medical management, referral or no intervention is appropriate. There is no obligation to proceed with a cosmetic procedure.
- Can I receive a cosmetic procedure during my first appointment?
- This should not be assumed. Whether any procedure can be considered depends on assessment, suitability, informed consent, clinical requirements and appointment arrangements. Further time, investigation or a separate appointment may be needed.
- How much does a cosmetic consultation cost?
- Refer to the consultation fees on the Fees & Pricing page for the published fee. Treatment and procedure costs are provided after individual assessment and explained before proceeding; there is no obligation to proceed.
- Where does Dr Ben provide aesthetic consultations?
- Dr Ben consults at Capstone Medical Centre, 216 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006, and Cosmetic Avenue, 1308 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144. These are independent consulting sites. Confirm appointment availability and arrangements with the relevant clinic.
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Arrange a consultation
Assessment in person is the only way to work out what is causing a skin concern and what can reasonably be done about it. Fees are explained before anything is arranged.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only and is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for individual medical advice. Conditions that look similar can have different causes, and what is suitable for one person may not be suitable for another. If you are unwell, in significant pain, or worried about a rapidly changing symptom, seek medical care promptly. In an emergency call 000.
- Written for patients by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori, cosmetic physician & skin cancer doctor
- Medically reviewed by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori (MD, FRACGP, FACCSM), AHPRA MED0002097300
- Last medically reviewed