Facial Aesthetics Consultations in Ryde, Sydney
Your confidence. Your natural features.
Facial aesthetics is an area of clinical practice concerned with facial appearance, facial anatomy and a person's individual aesthetic goals. It begins with a conversation, not a procedure.
Our registered NSW dentist brings a working knowledge of facial anatomy and a patient-focused approach to each consultation, so you can make an informed decision about whether anything is right for you — including the decision to do nothing at all.
- Ahpra-registered dentist
- Individual assessment
- No obligation to proceed
What Is Facial Aesthetics?
Facial aesthetics is the area of clinical practice concerned with the appearance of the face: its proportions, its structure, how it has changed over time, and what a person would like to be different about it.
It is not one treatment. It is an assessment, a conversation about what is achievable and what is not, and a decision made with a registered practitioner who has examined you in person.
At Ryde Dental Family we believe every face is different, and that a good consultation starts by understanding your concern in your own words rather than offering you something from a list. Some people who come in proceed with treatment. Some are better served by doing nothing, and we will say so.
Why this page has no treatment names on it
Treatments in this area involve prescription-only medicines. Australian law does not allow those medicines to be advertised to the public, by any clinic, under any name — including the everyday names people use for them.
So this page describes the consultation rather than the products. What might be appropriate for you is a clinical conversation to have in the chair, after an examination, not something any website should be telling you in advance.
Why See a Dentist About Facial Aesthetics?
It surprises some people, so it is worth answering directly.
Facial anatomy is core dental training
Dental qualifications cover the anatomy of the head, face and neck in detail — the muscles, the nerves, the blood vessels and the underlying bone. That knowledge is used every day in general dentistry.
The face and the bite are connected
How the teeth meet, how the jaw muscles work and how the lower face is supported all influence facial appearance. A dentist assesses those things as a matter of routine.
Registration and accountability
Our dentist is registered with the Dental Board of Australia through Ahpra, works within the scope of practice that registration defines, and is bound by the Board's Code of conduct and by Ahpra's guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
You are already a patient, or easily become one
We keep your medical history, your medications and your dental records in one place, and we see you regularly. That continuity is useful context for any decision about your face.
We do not hold specialist registration in any cosmetic or surgical speciality, and we do not describe ourselves as cosmetic physicians or aesthetic doctors. Where a concern sits outside what a dentist can appropriately assess or treat, we will tell you and suggest where to go instead.
What to Expect During Your Visit
A first consultation is a conversation and an examination. Nothing is carried out on the day unless it is clinically appropriate and you have given informed consent.
Personalised consultation
We take the time to understand your concerns, your expectations and what you are actually hoping to change. There is no script and no menu.
Professional assessment
Your dentist reviews your relevant medical history, your medications and your individual clinical circumstances, and examines the area you are concerned about.
Informed discussion
We explain what options may be appropriate, what they can and cannot achieve, the potential benefits, the limitations and the risks — including the option of no treatment.
Time to decide
You are not asked to commit in the chair. You can take the information away, think it over, ask more questions and come back.
Personalised care
Any treatment is considered only where it is clinically appropriate and within the practitioner's professional scope, training and authority to provide.
Review and follow-up
Where treatment goes ahead, we arrange a review so the result can be assessed properly and any concern raised early.
Your confidence starts with a conversation
Arrange a consultation and speak with our dentist about your individual concerns and goals.
What Facial Aesthetics Costs in Sydney, and Why No Clinic Can Publish a Price List
If you have searched for prices and found vague answers everywhere, there is a reason for it, and it is not clinics being evasive.
The legal reason
Treatments in this area use prescription-only medicines. Under the Therapeutic Goods Act, those medicines cannot be advertised to the Australian public — and that prohibition covers prices as well as names.
Any Australian clinic showing you a per-treatment price list for this is advertising outside the rules. It is worth knowing that before you choose where to go.
The clinical reason
Even where a figure could be given, it would not mean much. Cost depends on what is actually appropriate for your face, which cannot be determined from a photo, a phone call or a web page.
A number quoted before an examination is a guess, and a guess is not something to make a decision on.
What determines the cost of your treatment
- What you are concerned about and whether it can be addressed in the way you are hoping
- How many areas are involved, and how extensive the assessment finds them to be
- How much product is clinically indicated, which varies considerably between individuals
- Whether more than one appointment is appropriate, and whether review visits are needed
- Your medical history, which may affect what is suitable or rule something out entirely
What we will tell you, and when
You receive a clear, itemised, written quote at your consultation, after the assessment and before anything is agreed to. It covers the full cost, not a starting figure. Nothing proceeds until you have seen it and said yes.
The consultation itself is charged as a professional appointment [EDIT-5: insert consultation fee here, or delete this sentence]. Call us and reception will tell you the current fee before you book.
Private health funds and Medicare
Treatment carried out for purely cosmetic reasons is generally not claimable through Medicare or through the dental extras on private health cover. Where a procedure is provided for a recognised clinical indication rather than appearance, different rules may apply, and we will tell you which category yours falls into before you commit.
Get your own figure, not an average
Book a consultation and leave with a written quote based on your actual assessment.
Risks, Limitations and Informed Consent
All procedures in this area carry risk, and no practitioner can guarantee a result. Any decision should be made with that clearly in mind, which is why risk is discussed in the consultation rather than glossed over.
Depending on what is being considered, potential risks and side effects can include bruising, swelling, redness or tenderness at the treated site; an uneven or asymmetric result; an outcome that differs from what you hoped for; infection; allergic or hypersensitivity reactions; effects on nearby muscles or nerves; and, uncommonly, more serious or longer-lasting complications. Further treatment is sometimes needed to address a result, and some effects cannot be reversed.
Not everyone is a suitable candidate. Your medical history, medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding, certain medical conditions and your expectations all influence whether proceeding is appropriate.
Before anything goes ahead you will be given information about the procedure, its risks and limitations, the alternatives including no treatment, and the full cost, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and take time to decide. This is what informed consent means, and it is a requirement rather than a courtesy.
Consultations for cosmetic purposes at this practice are provided to adults. Enquiries relating to anyone under 18 are subject to separate regulatory requirements and are handled accordingly.
Why Choose Ryde Dental Family
Registered and accountable
Our dentist is registered in NSW through Ahpra and committed to ongoing professional development and appropriate clinical training in this area.
Assessment before anything else
We prioritise clinical assessment, informed consent and appropriate patient care protocols over volume or speed.
An individual approach
Every patient has different features, different concerns and different expectations. We do not apply the same answer to everyone who sits down.
Honest conversations
If what you are asking for is not achievable, not advisable, or better handled elsewhere, we will tell you that rather than sell you something.
Facial Aesthetic Consultations in Ryde and Northern Sydney
We are inside Top Ryde City Shopping Centre at Shop 2035, Level LG1, Tucker Street, with parking on site and buses stopping at the centre. Consultations are held in a private treatment room at the practice.
We are open six days a week including Saturdays, which suits people who would rather not take time off work for an appointment of this kind.
- Ryde
- Top Ryde
- North Ryde
- West Ryde
- East Ryde
- Meadowbank
- Denistone
- Putney
- Gladesville
- Eastwood
- Melrose Park
- Ermington
- Marsfield
- Macquarie Park
- Rhodes
- Concord
- Hunters Hill
- Epping
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a facial aesthetic consultation?
Your dentist discusses your concerns, reviews your relevant medical history and medications, examines the area you are concerned about, and then explains what options may be appropriate along with their benefits, limitations and risks. You leave with information and a written quote, not an obligation.
Why can I not find prices for this anywhere in Australia?
Because the treatments involve prescription-only medicines, and Australian law prohibits advertising those medicines — including their prices — to the public. It applies to every clinic equally. You receive your own itemised quote at your consultation, based on your actual assessment.
How much does a consultation cost?
The consultation is charged as a professional appointment. Call the practice on (02) 9807 9800 and reception will tell you the current fee before you book, so there is no surprise on the day.
Will my consultation be personalised?
Yes. Every consultation is approached individually, taking into account your circumstances, your medical history and your expectations. We do not work from a fixed menu.
Will the risks be discussed with me?
Yes. Risks, benefits, limitations and alternatives — including the alternative of no treatment — are discussed as part of informed decision-making, before anything is agreed to. See the risks section above for a general outline.
Am I obliged to go ahead after the consultation?
No. Many people attend a consultation, take the information away and decide not to proceed, or decide to think about it for some months. That is a perfectly reasonable outcome and you will not be pressed.
How do I know if I am suitable?
That is what the assessment determines. Your medical history, medications, any relevant conditions, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and your expectations all affect suitability. Some people are told that proceeding is not appropriate for them, and that is a legitimate result of a consultation.
Can I claim this on Medicare or my health fund?
Treatment carried out purely for cosmetic reasons is generally not claimable on Medicare or on the dental extras of private health cover. Where something is provided for a recognised clinical indication rather than appearance, different rules may apply. We will tell you which applies in your case before you commit to anything.
Why does a dental practice offer this?
Dental training covers the anatomy of the head, face and neck in detail, and the relationship between the bite, the jaw muscles and facial appearance is something dentists assess routinely. Our dentist works within the scope of practice defined by the Dental Board of Australia and undertakes training appropriate to the services provided.
Do you treat people under 18?
Consultations for cosmetic purposes at this practice are provided to adults. Enquiries relating to anyone under 18 are subject to separate regulatory requirements and are handled accordingly.
How long does a consultation take?
Allow around 30 to 45 minutes. It is a conversation and an examination rather than a quick appointment, and it is worth not rushing it.
What should I bring?
A list of any medications and supplements you take, details of any medical conditions or allergies, and any questions you have written down. Questions written in advance tend to be better questions than the ones remembered in the chair.
How do I arrange a consultation?
Call Ryde Dental Family on (02) 9807 9800 or enquire online. We are at Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, open six days a week including Saturdays.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr Gary Bedi
Principal DentistB.D.S, M.D.S
Dr Andrew Bui
Dental Surgeon
Dr Shaghayegh Mahanian
General DentistRelated Treatments
Your Confidence Starts With a Conversation
Take the first step towards understanding your options. Arrange a personalised consultation and speak with our dentist about your individual concerns and goals.
Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, Shop 2035, Level LG1, Tucker Street, Ryde NSW 2112
Fri 8:30am–5:00pm · Sat 8:30am–5:00pm · Sun closed
Ryde Dental Family is committed to providing professional, patient-centred dental care and appropriate clinical consultations. All services are subject to individual assessment, practitioner qualifications and applicable Australian regulatory requirements.
The information on this page is general in nature and is not a recommendation for any particular treatment. It does not replace an individual consultation with a registered health practitioner. All procedures carry risk, outcomes vary between individuals, and no result can be guaranteed. Any treatment is provided only where clinically appropriate, within the practitioner's scope of practice, and following informed consent.
Ryde Dental Family – Your Smile, Your Confidence, Our Care.
