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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