CONSULTATIONS FOR THE SHAPE OF YOUR FACE & NECK
Every face is special and unique. What you look like is dependant on your age, sex, ethnicity, the genes you inherited and how you have lived your life. But common patterns of facial aging occur and typical patient concerns include a loss of shape and volume, hollowing, under eye changes, sagging, laxity and jowling.
With an understanding of facial anatomy, facial aging and these common signs, your consultation will be used to create a bespoke plan for the most holistic and natural results that last over a sustained period of time.
Cosmetic clinics in Australia are prohibited by law to advertise:
- the brand names of any medicines that may be used in a treatment
- the pricing of any medicines that may be used in a treatment
- explicit treatments, areas of concern or techniques that may be used
- before and after images that utilise medicines in the treatment
WHAT ARE THESE CONSULTATIONS FOR?
In your consultation Dr Jake will aim to get an understanding of:
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Your 'wants' - essentially what you think you might want and benefit from
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Your 'needs' - what Dr Jake recommends based on your clinical photos, anatomy and facial examination
Obviously no-one needs an elective procedure and nothing will ever be done without your explicit understanding and consent. But occasionally what you thought you might benefit from isn't always the best route to looking natural or better. So a lot of talking, examining of photos and assessment of your face will happen in a new patient consultation to help you understand your face, the signs of facial aging and what your options are.
Various things will be discussed depending on your needs but some common themes that many patients mention include:
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to look more contoured
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to enhance existing feminine or masculine features
Facial aesthetics and the signs of facial aging are complex topics and it's not expected that patients should know what the best options are. This again is why a lot of planning is done, to see what you think and ensure that you are understanding of the plan. A conservative and step-wise approach is most commonly suggested and so not everything is done on the same day.
One of the main barriers to patients seeking aesthetic procedures is the fear of looking 'done'. And yet interestingly, they often ask for single areas of their face to be treated which can risk looking 'obvious' and not very harmonious with the rest of the facial features. This simplistic approach of only addressing a single area of the face can risk looking disjointed, jarring or.... 'done'! If one part of the face is changed in isolation, it risks the rest of the face not matching or looking disproportionate. This is why Dr Jake rarely focuses on individual facial areas on their own and will examine all of your features to see how he can best balance your overall look.
It's often said that 'good' work goes unnoticed whereas 'bad' work is seen. Good work translates to you appearing to look rested and anatomically proportioned, but what was done remain discreet and unnoticeable. This is why you can't tell if someone with a good result has had anything done, but oppositely those with more obvious treatments tend to be easily spotted and this look is often perceived very negatively.
KEY FEATURES OF FACIAL SHAPING
Consultations
New patient consultations +/- treatments = 60 mins.
Returning patient consultations + treatments = 45 mins.
Full face indications
Clinical photography will be used to examine your entire face and features to design the most holistic and aged appropriate treatments.
Long-lasting outcomes
The results of facial shaping are immediate & can last several years depending on the technique used.
Expected longevity
Dr Jake Sloane will suggest a minimum amount of product for each facial region. Products tend to last far longer than patients often realise and Dr Jake will guide you each time to avoid looking over-done or unnatural.