Six Melbourne injectables clinics ranked for cosmetic injectable work. Doctor-led versus nurse-led, conservative versus dramatic.
| Rank | Clinic | Location | Price from | GLOW Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1 | Total Face Group, South Yarra | Toorak Road, South Yarra 3141 | Injectables from $295, lip enhancement from $580 | ★★★★★ 9.4/10 |
| № 2 | Skin Care by Frances, Carlton | Lygon Street, Carlton 3053 | Injectables from $280, lip enhancement from $500 | ★★★★★ 9.2/10 |
| № 3 | Vie Aesthetics, Toorak | Toorak Village, 3142 | Injectables from $290, lip enhancement from $550 | ★★★★★ 9.0/10 |
| № 4 | Cosmetic Image Clinic, Melbourne CBD | Bourke Street, 3000 | Injectables from $250, lip enhancement from $480 | ★★★★★ 8.8/10 |
| № 5 | Australian Skin Clinics, Cosmetic Medicine | Multiple Melbourne locations | Injectables from $189, lip enhancement from $380 | ★★★★☆ 8.4/10 |
| № 6 | Clear Skincare Clinics, Cosmetic | Multiple Melbourne locations | Injectables from $179, lip enhancement from $360 | ★★★☆☆ 8.0/10 |
Injectables are the highest-stakes treatment we cover at GLOW Guide. The wrong injector produces results visible for 9-12 months. Glow's editorial position on this category is conservative, the best injectors are the ones who refuse work most often, and the worst are the ones who'll inject anyone who walks in with a credit card. Every clinic in this ranking has been verified for AHPRA registration and MD oversight.
Doctor-led, the Melbourne premium standard. Conservative philosophy, they'll refuse work they think is excessive. Two-month book ahead.
Cosmetic doctor-owned. Specialises in subtle, natural-looking work. The right pick for first-time injectables.
Premium nurse-led under doctor supervision. Strong on lip work, less polished on jaw + masseter. Toorak postcode pricing.
Doctor-owned chain. Consistent quality, fair pricing, fast appointment availability. Skip the junior-doctor days; ask for the senior.
Mass-market chain. Pricing 30-40% below independents. Quality varies by location and practitioner, verify the specific injector before booking.
Highest-volume injectables in Melbourne, lowest pricing, highest variance. Editorial position: skip for first-time work; only consider if you've been to the same injector for 12+ months and trust them.
$360-650 per ml at the major Melbourne clinics. Premium independents (Total Face Group, Skin Care by Frances) sit at $500-650. Mid-market chains sit at $380-480. Below $360 is a price red flag, either insufficient product or non-medical-grade supply.
The products used are Schedule 4 prescription-only medicines in Australia, and TGA advertising rules prohibit promoting prescription medicines to the public, including brand names and substance-specific phrases. Compliant clinics therefore advertise general terms like 'cosmetic injectables' and discuss specific products only in a medical consultation.
Three checks: (1) AHPRA registration as a doctor or registered nurse, verify on the ahpra.gov.au public register. (2) Visible doctor supervision if nurse-led. (3) A practitioner who refuses work occasionally. Anyone willing to inject everyone who walks in is the wrong injector.
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