Facial Volume Consultation Melbourne, Oakleigh

Facial volume loss is one of the most significant contributors to the visible signs of ageing, and one of the least discussed in plain language. Understanding how volume loss works, where it happens first and what the downstream effects look like is the foundation of a useful consultation about filler treatment.

All facial volume consultations at Core Aesthetics are conducted by Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996), the sole treating practitioner at the clinic.

How Facial Volume Changes Over Time

The face has multiple fat compartments distributed across the mid and lower face, and they do not age uniformly. Some deflate and descend, others shift position, and the combined effect is a redistribution of facial volume from where it belongs to places where it creates the appearance of heaviness or hollow. Concurrently, the bony scaffold underlying the soft tissue loses density, altering the structural foundation on which everything else rests.

The mid face is the area where volume loss most commonly becomes visible first. As the fat compartments of the cheek deflate and descend, the cheekbones appear less prominent, the lower face appears relatively heavier and the transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek becomes less smooth. This is the underlying structural change behind many concerns that appear to be about nasolabial folds, under eye hollowing or a heavier lower face. You can read a detailed overview of this process in our clinical guide to facial volume loss.

The Volume Assessment at Core Aesthetics

Corey assesses the face in three dimensions: how volume is distributed across the mid and lower face, what the pattern and degree of loss looks like, and how the changes in each area relate to changes elsewhere. This whole face picture determines where filler treatment would produce the most clinically meaningful improvement and in what order treatment areas should be addressed.

The most common starting point is the mid face and cheeks. Restoring structural support here frequently produces a natural improvement in the nasolabial folds, the under eye area and the overall lower face proportion without treating those areas directly. This is why Corey routinely recommends starting with the mid face and reviewing before discussing the lower face or under eye areas as secondary considerations.

Other filler treatment areas that may be relevant include the jawline and chin for lower face definition, tear trough for under eye hollowing in suitable candidates, and nasolabial folds where direct treatment remains relevant after mid face correction. The full overview is available on our dermal filler hub page.

Located in Oakleigh, Serving Melbourne’s South East

Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Accessible from Carnegie, Chadstone, Murrumbeena, Huntingdale, Bentleigh and Clayton. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does facial volume loss typically become noticeable?

Volume loss begins gradually in the thirties and forties. The mid face is typically where effects become noticeable in photographs first.

Can all volume loss be addressed with dermal filler?

Filler addresses many aspects of volume loss in suitable candidates. Where significant skin laxity is also present, the degree of improvement without surgery may be limited. Your practitioner will give an honest assessment.

How much filler does addressing volume loss require?

This varies considerably. A conservative staged approach means starting with less and reviewing. Your practitioner will discuss realistic amounts during your consultation.

How do I book a facial volume consultation in Melbourne?

Book online via our booking page or call 0491 706 705. Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment.