Consultation
Consultations for facial lines.
An in-person consultation with Dr Cumpston to discuss lines that appear with facial movement — frown lines, forehead lines, crow's feet — what is reasonable to expect, what the options and alternatives are, and whether anything is the right step for you.
Also searched as: cosmetic injectables for frown and forehead lines, and crow's feet.
What this consultation is for
People come to this consultation when they have noticed lines that appear with movement of the face — commonly between the eyebrows, across the forehead, or at the outer corners of the eyes — and want to understand what is happening, what (if anything) can be considered, and what the implications would be.
The consultation is the place where individual options are discussed. It is not a sales appointment. There is no obligation to proceed with any procedure, and we will often recommend doing less — or nothing — where that is the more honest answer.
What to expect
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The consultation
Dr Cumpston assesses the area in person, reviews your medical history, asks what you have noticed and what you are hoping for, and discusses what is reasonable to expect from any option that might be considered — including the option not to proceed.
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Written treatment plan and cooling-off period
If a procedure is recommended and you want to consider it, you receive a written treatment plan describing what is proposed, the substances or devices that would be used, the expected effect, the risks, the recovery and the indicative cost. AHPRA’s cooling-off period for higher-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures applies and we observe it without exception.
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The procedure, if you decide to proceed
Any procedure that follows is performed in person by Dr Cumpston at the clinic. Duration and detail depend on what was agreed in the treatment plan.
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Follow-up
For procedures that involve a developing effect, a short review is scheduled afterwards to assess how the area has responded and whether any minor adjustment would be useful.
Who this consultation suits, and who it doesn’t
Generally suitable for: adults who have noticed movement-related facial lines and want a careful discussion about whether anything is appropriate, in good general health, with realistic expectations.
Not suitable, or requires careful assessment, if any procedure were to be considered:
- People under the age of eighteen — we do not perform cosmetic procedures on minors.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Certain neuromuscular disorders (for example myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, motor neurone disease).
- Known allergy to a component of a relevant product.
- Active infection at a proposed treatment site.
- Some medications (for example aminoglycoside antibiotics) require caution — bring a current medication list to consultation.
Information about risks
Some of the options that might be considered at this consultation are higher-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The educational information below describes the recognised risks so that you can read about them before any consultation. The general risks page covers risks common to all higher-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Commonly described
- Small bumps at injection sites that settle within a few hours
- Mild bruising in some people
- Brief stinging during injection
- Tenderness at the treated area
Less commonly described
- Mild headache for a day or two
- Asymmetry — one side a little stronger than the other — which is usually correctable at a short review
- A heavy or unusual feeling in the treated muscles for several days
Rare but recognised
- Eyelid or eyebrow ptosis (drooping) — uncommon, temporary, related to product spread. Settles as the medicine wears off.
- Allergic reaction — can range from mild local reaction to (very rarely) a severe systemic reaction.
- Excessive weakness in the treated muscle producing an over-relaxed appearance — temporary.
- Generalised muscle weakness or other neurological symptoms — extremely rare, more likely with high doses or in people with predisposing conditions.
If after a procedure you experience facial weakness extending beyond the treated area, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing or vision changes: contact the clinic immediately on 0452 108 308, or attend your nearest emergency department.
Recovery, if a procedure is performed
Most people return to normal activities immediately after a procedure of this type.
For the first 24 hours we typically ask that you:
- Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area
- Avoid lying flat for the first four hours
- Avoid vigorous exercise for the rest of the day
- Avoid significant heat (sauna, hot yoga) for 24 hours
Where the procedure involves a medicine whose effect develops over time, the change is gradual over several days to a couple of weeks. A short follow-up is scheduled afterwards to assess the result.
About cost
A consultation fee applies and is disclosed before booking. If a procedure is recommended and agreed, its cost is set out individually in the written treatment plan you receive at consultation. There are no fixed packages or pre-purchase deals.
Cosmetic consultations and procedures are not covered by Medicare or by most private health insurance policies.
Frequently asked questions
No. A consultation is a discussion. You may leave with a treatment plan to consider, with no plan at all, or with a different plan than you expected. The cooling-off period exists precisely because the decision should be made away from the consulting room.
It is the period set out in AHPRA’s September 2025 guidelines for higher-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures and is observed without exception. The duration is explained at consultation. Same-day decisions are not part of how this clinic operates.
You are welcome to ask any question at consultation. We do not perform cosmetic procedures during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Bring whatever records you can — the product used, the date, the area treated, who performed the procedure. Dr Cumpston will assess and discuss what is reasonable to consider, including the option of doing nothing further until the effect of the previous treatment has changed.
The fastest way is the direct booking link for this consultation. You can also call 0452 108 308, email info@drjclinics.com.au, or pick from all appointment types on the booking page. The consultation fee is disclosed before booking.
Next step
Book a consultation for facial lines
Thirty minutes, in person at Double Bay with Dr Cumpston. There is no obligation to proceed with any procedure — you may leave with a plan, with no plan at all, or with a different plan than you expected.