Non-Surgical Facelift Melbourne

A non-surgical facelift offers a personalised approach to supporting facial rejuvenation, without the need for surgery. As the face naturally changes over time, you may notice skin laxity, volume loss, or softening of facial contours. These concerns can often be addressed through a combination of carefully selected, non-invasive treatments. At Victorian Cosmetic Institute, we focus on consultation-led care, designing a holistic treatment plan tailored to your unique features and aesthetic goals.

Quick Facts on Facial Shape

  • Facial shape is a strong determinant of perceived age
  • Face shape changes as we age, and generally seen as a flatter face, sagged soft tissue (“broken” jawline), deeper nasolabial folds, smaller visible areas of the eyes, thinner lips, and longer nose and ears
  • The Golden Ratio, or Phi, can be used to help achieve guide facial proportions
  • Jaw squareness can be reduced to reduce bulkiness.

What is non-surgical facial shaping?

As we age, volume loss of the face occurs. Hollowing in areas such as the temples, around the eyes, and the cheeks with age creates this sagging appearance. Sagging of the skin can make the skin appear more disproportionate, creating concerns such as jowls. Volume loss and sagging combined causes the youthful triangular shape of the face to become more square.

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Traditionally, facial shaping and face lifting has been performed exclusively by surgical means. With the advent of non-surgical solutions, it is now possible to volumise and shape the face and make subtle yet significant changes without the need for facial rejuvenation surgery. The key difference between the non-surgical procedures and the surgical procedures is that an invasive procedure carries higher risk and requires longer downtime, while the non-surgical procedures require little downtime and require no general anaesthetic.

Reshaping the face can also be used to improve facial proportion. Balance and proportion can be restored in areas such as the cheeks, lips, temples, jawline and chin.

What are the benefits of a non-surgical facelift?

There are several benefits associated with having a non-surgical facelift, including:

  • You will begin to see a visible difference shortly after treatment
  • Non-surgical facelifts generally cost less than facelift surgery
  • The procedures are quicker and more convenient than surgery – most take less than an hour and require minimal downtime and aftercare in comparison to surgical procedures.

What is the importance of volumising the face?

One key factor contributing to facial ageing is loss of facial volume. This is often overlooked when rejuvenating the face. An analogy for this is to imagine our face resembling a full, smooth, firm grape when we are young. As we age, we lose the volume and supporting structures in our faces, and it becomes more like a sultana.

Replacing lost volume may be an important adjunct to a facelift. Revolumising the face does not replace the need for a surgical procedure. Increasing facial volume can be done relatively non-invasively, or surgically with autologous facial fat transfer, where fat is transferred from the body to the face.

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What non-surgical facial shaping treatments are available?

Full face volumising

In-clinic performed medical treatments can restore lost facial volume due to reduced collagen, elastin and fat pad movement or atrophy.

A good candidate for treatment is someone who has no severe or chronic health conditions and who wants to create the definition or replace lost volume in certain areas of their face. Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding is not suitable for treatment.

Temple volume

The temples can incur the greatest percentage of volume loss due to ageing, leading to a more skeletal appearance of the face. Replacing volume in the temple can help restore the oval shape of the face and smooth the transition of the forehead to the cheeks.

Chin volume

Chin enhancement can be performed non-surgically to replace volume lost in this area. This can help to balance the profile and extend the jawline. It is a non-surgical alternative to a chin implant and may suit people who are looking for a more defined chin and jawline.

Cheek volume

Cheek enhancement can be performed to replace the volume that has been lost with time or to further refine the shape of the cheeks. 

Non-surgical jawline enhancement and jowl reduction

The appearance of jowls can be reduced, and the jawline straightened through by treating the pre-jowl sulcus. This is the space between the chin and the jowls. Replacing volume here reduces the appearance of jowls by making the jawline appear straighter and provides a viable alternative to surgical treatments.

Non-surgical lip volume

As we age, our lips thin and perioral lines become more noticeable. Treating the loss of volume in the lip and perioral region may help reduce the visible signs of ageing in the mouth area. Treating the lip area can also replace lost definition.

Forehead lines

Forehead wrinkles result from raising our eyebrows and pulling the skin on the forehead. These wrinkles can become static as we age. Treatments to smooth the appearance of lines can reduce the dynamic creasing of the skin and gradually decrease the severity of the wrinkles over time.

Frown lines

Activating the muscles when we frown creates a crease between our brows, commonly referred to as frown lines. Performing treatment in this area can help smooth the appearance of these frown lines to create a more refreshed appearance.

Non-surgical eyebrow lift

You can shape and lift your eyebrows without the need for facelift surgery or eyelid surgery. This procedure prevents the muscles from pulling the eyebrows down. A non-surgical brow lift can rejuvenate the area without the need for any incisions.

Neck smoothing

The lower face and neck can be treated to reduce visible wrinkles and lines, and to prevent the formation of new wrinkles. Treatment can also be performed to reduce the appearance of prominent platysmal bands without the need for a surgical neck lift.

Non-surgical skin tightening and lifting

Skin tightening and lifting can be achieved with non-invasive and non-surgical methods for those who don’t want to have a surgical or invasive procedure. This can help to reposition the skin on the face and improve facial shape.

Thread lift

A thread lift is a procedure that uses medical grade thread material to lift and tighten the skin. The treatment involves inserting threads into the skin and then tightening them, lifting the skin and pulling it taut. It is a less invasive procedure than a surgical facelift and requires minimal downtime.

A thread lift can improve your face shape by subtly tightening sagging skin and lifting the contours of your face. The thread lift process also stimulates collagen production by triggering the body’s healing response, so it can result in overall rejuvenation for the face.

A good candidate for a thread lift is a person who is in good health and is just starting to notice the signs of ageing in their face.

Emface

Emface is a non-invasive treatment utilises Radio Frequency (RF) and High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation (HIFES) technologies to tighten both the skin and muscles on the face. 

By addressing these concerns simultaneously, visible improvements in skin texture, reduced wrinkles, and a lift in the treated areas may be seen following a course of treatment.

Laser skin resurfacing

This procedure involves using lasers to rejuvenate the skin through intense, pulsed light. There are different types of lasers that can be used to treat different skin conditions. For fine lines and wrinkles, an ablative laser will be used that removes the outer layer of skin and stimulates collagen growth in the layer underneath. 

Laser skin resurfacing normally requires multiple sessions over the course of a few months.

Chemical peels

During a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to remove the outer layers of the skin to exfoliate skin and stimulate cell turnover.

Multiple sessions may be required for light and medium peels to achieve the desired results.

Who is a good candidate for non-surgical face lifts?

A good candidate for a non-surgical facelift is someone who is healthy and has minimal to moderate sagging in their face. Before you book your procedure, you will have an initial consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your concerns, goals and expectations and to assess whether you are a suitable candidate for non-surgical facelifts. This consultation will also help to determine which procedure is right for you.

It is important for a good candidate to have realistic expectations about the procedure. Anyone below the age of 30, or anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, may not be recommended to get a non-surgical face lift.

FAQ

Do non-surgical facelifts work?

Non-surgical facelifts can be effective for reversing moderate signs of ageing and preventing the development of further wrinkles and sagging. Visible improvement can usually be seen after the first treatment.

A consultation with a medical practitioner can help determine which kind of non-surgical face lift treatment will be most effective for you.

What results can I expect when getting a non-surgical face lift?

Results will vary depending on the treatment you receive as well as your personal goals and your skin’s response to the procedure. The level of sagging or laxity in your skin before you receive the treatment will also affect the results. Your doctor will discuss the results that you should expect.

How long do non-surgical face treatments last?

Depending on the type of treatment that you’re receiving, the appointment will likely only take a few minutes to an hour. The results will last anywhere from a few months to a few years depending on which treatment is administered and how many treatments you have.

What is the best non-surgical facelift treatment?

The best non-surgical facelift treatment for you will depend on your specific needs as well as your desired outcome. A consultation with a practitioner can help determine the most appropriate treatment for you.

What do I need to know before getting a non-surgical facelift?

During your initial consultation, the practitioner will discuss the chosen procedure with you and answer any questions you may have. You will also be informed about any preparation you may need beforehand.

The practitioner will discuss whether downtime is required for your specific procedure and whether or not you will need to take any time off work. They will also let you know how many sessions you will need.

To see our consultation fees, please visit the pricing page.

Why should I choose Victorian Cosmetic Institute as my non-surgical facial shaping treatments provider?

Since 2005, the cosmetic doctors at Victorian Cosmetic Institute in Melbourne have performed non-surgical face shaping treatments. We will take the time to discuss your personal requirements and preferences, and provide a written quotation and treatment plan after a comprehensive assessment. 

If you wish to book an initial consultation, you can book online or phone our Customer Care team on 1300 863 824.  

 

Last updated May 2025