VOLUME LOSS CONSULTATION

Patient consultation following an appointment at LDS Maribyrnong

our Volume Loss consultations are doctor-led personalised assessments with Dr Lucas de Siqueira (MED0001766559), Registered medical practitioner with General registration.

The consultation focuses on discussing your concerns about volume-related appearance changes and reviewing any options that may be appropriate for your individual circumstances.

Individual outcomes may vary, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

About Volume Loss Consultations

A Volume Loss consultation at LDS Cosmetic Medicine is a personalised clinical assessment of your concerns about appearance.

During the consultation, the practitioner reviews your individual facial anatomy and discusses what may be appropriate for your circumstances.

Whether any cosmetic procedure is appropriate, and what the realistic considerations are, depends entirely on:

  • The clinical assessment of your individual facial anatomy.
  • What is realistically achievable given your specific circumstances.
  • Your individual preferences and goals.
  • Discussion of any associated considerations, risks and aftercare.

Volume-related concerns vary significantly between individuals.

No assumptions are made about appropriate options before the assessment is complete.

Information on this page is general only.

Specific treatment options, products, considerations and any related information are discussed only during an in-person consultation.

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What to Discuss in Your Consultation

A volume loss consultation is a clinical conversation led by Dr Lucas de Siqueira (MED0001766559), Registered medical practitioner with General registration. The conversation is shaped by your individual concerns and the clinical assessment of your facial anatomy.

Before your consultation, it may help to think about:

  • The specific aspects of your appearance you have been thinking about.
  • When you first noticed the concerns and how they have changed over time.
  • Photographs (recent or older) that may help you describe what you would like to discuss.
  • Realistic expectations, including the understanding that the consultation may or may not result in any recommended procedure.
  • Questions about anything you would like to better understand.

During your consultation, you can expect:

  • Time for an open conversation about your concerns and goals.
  • A clinical assessment of your individual facial anatomy.
  • Discussion of any cosmetic procedure options the practitioner identifies as potentially appropriate after the assessment.
  • Information about associated considerations, risks, recovery and aftercare.
  • A review of any contraindications or factors that may make a procedure unsuitable.
  • Time to consider all information before any decision is made.

Individual outcomes may vary based on personal factors, age, skin condition and treatment consistency.

This is a cosmetic consultation only. It is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Treatment decisions are made together with you after the clinical assessment. Dr Lucas takes a measured, anatomy-led approach to cosmetic medicine consultations.

About Facial Volume

Facial volume is influenced by a combination of factors:

  • Anatomy: underlying bone structure, fat distribution and muscle support that develop differently for each person.
  • Time: changes that occur naturally over a lifetime, which vary significantly between individuals.
  • Lifestyle and environment: sun exposure, sleep, hydration, nutrition and other factors that influence skin and tissue over time.
  • Genetics and individual characteristics: inherited factors that influence how facial appearance varies between individuals.

These factors interact differently for different people. There is no single “normal” pattern of facial volume or how it changes, each face is individual.

Whether you would like to discuss changes in facial volume in a consultation, and what may be appropriate for your individual circumstances, depends entirely on your personal preferences and the clinical assessment. These are reviewed during your consultation.

This section is for general information only. It does not describe any specific treatment, product or procedure offered at LDS.

Treatment options and any related considerations are discussed only during an in-person consultation.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Personalised Consultation

Your appointment begins with a detailed conversation about your concerns, goals and what you would like to address. Dr Lucas de Siqueira (MED0001766559), Registered medical practitioner with General registration, conducts a clinical assessment of your individual facial anatomy in conversation with you.

Preparation

The practitioner explains what is involved in any cosmetic procedure options that may be discussed, including how they work, associated considerations, risks and aftercare. Information is provided in advance to support your understanding before any decision is made.

Appointment Duration

Appointment length varies between individuals and depends on what is being discussed and assessed during your consultation.

Recovery considerations

If any cosmetic procedure is recommended and discussed during your consultation, what to expect afterwards is explained in detail as part of the informed consent process. Recovery experience varies between individuals.

Decisions and Next Steps

Treatment decisions are made together with you, after the clinical assessment, with time to consider all information. Where appropriate, follow-up appointments are scheduled based on your individual circumstances.

Post-Appointment Care

Specific aftercare instructions are provided based on your individual circumstances during your consultation.

These instructions are personalised and discussed with you so you understand what to expect after your appointment, including how to support your recovery in the days that follow.

For any questions following your appointment, please contact the clinic.

Important Information & Disclaimers

This is a cosmetic consultation and may involve a medical procedure if treatment is recommended after assessment.

Individual outcomes may vary significantly based on factors including:

  • Individual facial anatomy and skin characteristics
  • Age and overall skin condition
  • Lifestyle factors including sun exposure and skincare routine
  • Realistic expectations about cosmetic outcomes

Not suitable for everyone.

A cosmetic procedure may not be appropriate if you:

  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have certain medical conditions
  • Have allergies to treatment components
  • Have active skin infections in the area of concern
  • Have unrealistic expectations about outcomes

A consultation is required to determine your suitability and discuss realistic expectations about potential outcomes.

While many people experience changes in appearance following a cosmetic procedure, outcomes cannot be guaranteed and will vary significantly between individuals.

Cosmetic procedures typically provide temporary effects; the practitioner will discuss expected duration and any follow-up considerations during your consultation.

This page is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice.

Information about specific procedures, products and pricing is not provided on this website and is discussed in person during your consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration of effect varies significantly between individuals and depends on multiple factors, including the specific procedure considered, your individual physiology, lifestyle and aftercare. Realistic expectations about duration are discussed during your consultation as part of the assessment process. Dr Lucas de Siqueira will discuss what may be appropriate for your individual circumstances based on the clinical assessment.

Recovery considerations vary significantly between procedures and individuals. If any cosmetic procedure is recommended after consultation, the practitioner will explain what to expect during recovery, including any temporary effects, activity considerations and timing, in detail as part of the informed consent process. Specific recovery information is personalised to each individual.

Your consultation includes a clinical discussion of your concerns, an assessment of your individual facial anatomy and circumstances, and a review of any cosmetic procedure options that may be appropriate. Information about associated considerations, risks and aftercare is provided in advance to support an informed decision. Treatment decisions are made together with you after the assessment.

General information about consultations is available on this page. Specific information about treatment options, products, pricing and clinical assessment is discussed only in person during your consultation. For any other questions, please contact the clinic during our opening hours.