The Journal · 45 articles

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Long-form writing on cosmetic medicine, skin, ageing, treatment planning and recovery: the same explanations patients hear in the consultation room, published for everyone researching before they book anything.

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6 May 2026 6 min read Reviewed by Dr Rakib Uddin

Polynucleotide skin booster 6 min read

Aftercare: How to Get the Best Results from Polynucleotide Treatment

What you do in the days after polynucleotide treatment shapes the result. These are the aftercare steps that protect your skin while the treatment takes effect.

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Platelet-rich fibrin being prepared before a skin treatment

Microneedling 9 min read

What Is PRF Microneedling and What Skin Conditions Can It Treat in Melbourne

PRF microneedling combines controlled micro-injuries with your blood’s own healing factors, so the skin repairs itself with better raw materials than it would alone.

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Non-surgical rhinoplasty 8 min read

Reshape Your Nose Without Surgery: How Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty and PDO Thread Lift Are Changing Faces in Melbourne

Non-surgical rhinoplasty and PDO nose threads are changing how Melbourne approaches nose reshaping: refinement without a hospital stay or weeks of recovery.

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Dr Rakib performing a XERF skin tightening treatment

XERF skin tightening 7 min read

What Happens to Your Skin During XERF Treatment and Why It Works So Well for Facial Sagging

XERF heats the deeper layers of skin while the surface stays protected: an immediate tightening, then months of rebuilding. That mechanism is why it suits facial sagging.

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Study of the neck and jawline, the area skin tightening addresses

XERF skin tightening 9 min read

Why So Many Melbourne Women Are Choosing XERF Skin Tightening Over a Surgical Facelift

XERF tightens skin with deep radiofrequency, no needles and no recovery time, which is exactly why many are weighing it up before considering a surgical facelift.

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Dr Rakib Uddin reviewing a body treatment plan at his desk

Microneedling 8 min read

How to Finally Treat Buttock Cellulite in Melbourne and Why the Answer Isn't More RF Microneedling

Buttock cellulite keeps returning because the fibrous bands under the skin are left untreated. Releasing them, then rebuilding with a biostimulator, changes that.

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Forehead line treatment being placed with a fine needle

Polynucleotide skin booster 7 min read

Why Do Wrinkles Form? Common Causes and Treatment Options

Wrinkles form as collagen and elastin break down, but sun, smoking and even sleeping position set the pace. Understanding the causes points to the treatments.

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Close view of an injectable being placed with a fine needle

Collagen biostimulator 8 min read

Collagen Biostimulators vs Hyaluronic Acid: How They Compare

Biostimulators rebuild structure over months, while hyaluronic acid gives immediate, reversible volume. Which suits you depends on your skin, timeline and goals.

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Close view of an injectable treatment along the jaw

PDO thread lift 5 min read

Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Surgical Jawline Treatments

Jowls and a softening jawline are among the most common concerns in clinic. These are the questions patients ask most about treating them without surgery.

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Linen draped over a curved form, read as contour

Collagen biostimulator 9 min read

Collagen Biostimulator Butt Lift in Melbourne: The Complete Guide to the “Non-Surgical BBL” (How It Works + Real Results)

The non-surgical BBL uses a collagen biostimulator to add gradual volume and smoothness without implants or fat grafting. Here is how it works and what to expect.

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Non-surgical rhinoplasty 6 min read

Non-Surgical Nose Treatments vs Rhinoplasty: What’s the Difference?

Surgical rhinoplasty changes the nose permanently, with a recovery to match. Liquid rhinoplasty refines shape with no general anaesthetic and little downtime.

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Collagen biostimulator 8 min read

Collagen Biostimulator for Hip Dips In Melbourne: Discover How to Smooth the “Saddlebag Dip” Without Surgery

Hip dips are a normal feature of anatomy, not a flaw. For those who want a smoother line, a collagen biostimulator can soften the inward curve without surgery.

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Dr Rakib Uddin performing a treatment across the upper face

Non-surgical rhinoplasty 8 min read

Nose Thread Lift vs Nose Filler Melbourne: Which Non-Surgical Nose Job Is Right for You?

Thread lifts give structure and lift, filler smooths and refines. Some noses do best with one, some with both together. Here is how to tell which is which.

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A patient studying her mid-face in a mirror before treatment

PDO thread lift 6 min read

Restoring the ‘V-Shape’: How a Mid-Face Thread Lift Rejuvenates Your Profile

The V-shape fades as cheeks and jawline soften with collagen loss. A mid-face thread lift restores that structure without surgery, prompting new collagen as it lifts.

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Under-eye rejuvenation 6 min read

PRP vs PRF: What’s the Difference in Aesthetic Treatments?

PRP and PRF both use your own blood to regenerate skin and hair, but they are prepared differently and behave differently once injected.

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PDO thread lift 6 min read

Beyond Fillers: Can a Thread Lift Make Me Look Less Tired?

Sleep alone does not always fix a tired-looking face. A PDO thread lift supports sagging tissue and prompts new collagen, working differently from volume treatments.

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Raking light across a cheekbone, describing the structure beneath

Polynucleotide skin booster 8 min read

Exosomes vs Polynucleotides in Melbourne: Which Skin Booster Works Best for Acne Scars, Ageing & Uneven Texture?

Both are regenerative skin boosters, but they work differently. Which one suits you depends on whether scarring, texture or skin ageing is the bigger concern.

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Dr Rakib reviewing a treatment plan with a patient at the clinic desk

Polynucleotide skin booster 6 min read

Pre-Treatment Tips: How to Prepare Your Skin Before Polynucleotides

A little preparation before polynucleotide treatment lowers the chance of irritation and downtime, and lets the treatment get on with its regenerative work.

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PDO thread lift 6 min read

Fine Lines vs Deep Wrinkles: Which Aesthetic Options Work Best?

Fine lines and deep wrinkles form differently, and a treatment that softens one can do little for the other. Matching treatment to wrinkle type is what gets results.

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Low light across a cheekbone and the hollow beneath it

Collagen biostimulator 9 min read

How a Collagen Biostimulator Works to Restore Facial Volume and Smooth Wrinkles

A collagen biostimulator does more than fill. It prompts the skin to rebuild its own collagen, firming cheeks, jawline and hands over the months that follow.

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Ageing skin & loss of firmness 3 min read

Ageing Gracefully: A Targeted Skin Treatment Series for Your 40s and 50s

In your 40s and 50s the skin changes in predictable ways. A planned series of treatments, built around your skin rather than a single fix, works with those changes.

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Water, linen and eucalyptus on a stone ledge in afternoon light

5 min read

Setting Yourself Up for Success Within an Aesthetic Appointment (Pre and Post Treatment Care)

Good results start before the appointment and continue after it. Sensible preparation and aftercare reduce bruising, protect your skin and help results last.

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Polynucleotide skin booster 5 min read

Cosmetic Treatments to Address Undereye Darkness and Puffiness

Dark circles and puffiness have different causes, and the right treatment depends on which you have. Polynucleotides and PRF take two different regenerative routes.

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Non-surgical rhinoplasty 3 min read

Can a non-surgical nose job make your nose appear smaller?

Adding volume to make a nose look smaller sounds contradictory. Placed precisely, nose injectables straighten the profile and balance features so the nose draws less attention.

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PRF hair treatment 4 min read

What is PRF hair treatment? Does it work for hair loss?

PRF uses your blood’s platelets and fibrin to support thinning follicles, slowing shedding and encouraging thicker growth. It can work well, within clear limits.

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Polynucleotide skin booster 3 min read

Polynucleotides: are they a filler? How do they work? And what results can you expect?

Polynucleotides are not a filler in the traditional sense. They rejuvenate skin from within rather than adding volume, and that distinction shapes what to expect.

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Microneedling 2 min read

Exosomes: What are they? How do they work? And are they safe?

Exosomes are the messengers cells use to talk to each other. Paired with microneedling, they deliver regenerative signals exactly where the skin is repairing.

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Non-Surgical Facial Contouring Treatment

Collagen biostimulator 3 min read

What are collagen-stimulating injectables? How does it work? And when will you see results?

Collagen-stimulating injectables restore structure rather than soft volume, and the collagen they trigger keeps working long after the product itself has gone.

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Polynucleotides and bioremodelling treatments compared

Bioremodelling 3 min read

Polynucleotides vs Bioremodelling: Which treatment is right for you?

Both improve skin quality without adding shape, but polynucleotides repair at a cellular level while bioremodelling deeply hydrates. Choosing well starts with your skin.

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Close detail of the skin beneath a closed eye

Polynucleotide skin booster 4 min read

Polynucleotides vs Tear Trough Fillers- Which is right for you?

Under the eyes, the choice is between rebuilding fragile skin with polynucleotides and restoring lost volume with filler. Each solves a different problem.

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Close detail of a brow and brow bone in raking light

Wrinkle relaxer injections 4 min read

Can wrinkle relaxer injections lift the eyebrow?

A carefully placed wrinkle relaxer treatment can ease the muscles that pull the brows down, giving a subtle, natural-looking lift that opens up the eyes.

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Dr Rakib performing a lip enhancement treatment on a patient

Lip volume enhancement 4 min read

Will Lip Filler Always Migrate?

Migration worries many people considering lip filler, and it can happen. It is not inevitable: technique, planning and product choice decide most of the risk.

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Dr Rakib assessing a patient’s jawline and chin before treatment

Jowls & a softening jawline 3 min read

Can jowls be treated without surgery?

Jowls are one of the most common concerns patients raise in clinic. Skin laxity and volume loss cause them, and several non-surgical treatments can improve them.

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Lip volume enhancement 3 min read

What is the Difference Between a Natural and Russian Lip Enhancements?

A natural lip enhancement works with your existing lip shape, while the Russian technique builds a more defined, sculpted pout. The right choice depends on the look you want.

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Frown & forehead lines 3 min read

How to Get Rid of Frown Lines

Frown lines respond well to a planned combination of wrinkle relaxer treatment and, where volume loss contributes, enhancement, handled in one considered session.

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Fat dissolving injections 3 min read

Pregnancy-Safe Cosmetic treatments: What to Use and What to Avoid

Some treatments are fine through pregnancy and others should wait. This guide separates the two, and explains why checking with a professional always comes first.

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Wrinkle relaxer injections 2 min read

How Long Does Wrinkle Relaxer Treatment Last?

Wrinkle relaxer results typically hold for three to six months, then fade as muscle movement returns. Several factors decide where you sit in that range.

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Full face rejuvenation 2 min read

What is an 8 Point Facelift?

The 8 Point Facelift treats eight areas of the face in one planned session, using volume enhancement to restore firmness where ageing shows most.

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Marionette lines & mouth corners 2 min read

Drooping mouth corners: What are the best treatments?

Downturned mouth corners usually come from a mix of muscle pull and volume loss, so treatment tends to work best when it addresses both at once.

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Ageing skin & loss of firmness 4 min read

4 things that happen to your face with age and how to address them

From about age twenty the skin loses roughly 1% of its collagen a year, and eventually the change shows. Here are four ways the face ages, and what can be done about each.

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Teeth grinding & face slimming 3 min read

Expert Answers to Common Questions about Treatment for TMJ, Masseter Slimming, and Bruxism

Jaw treatments serve two different goals: relieving the discomfort of grinding and clenching, and slimming an overactive masseter. These answers cover both.

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Under-eye rejuvenation 2 min read

Can Mid Face Rejuvenation Improve Tired Eyes?

Tired-looking eyes often start lower in the face than you might think. Cheek support and tear trough treatment work together to refresh the mid-face.

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Under-eye rejuvenation 4 min read

What is Tear Trough Filler?

Tear trough filler restores lost volume under the eyes, softening hollows and the shadows they cast, so the whole face reads as less tired.

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Wrinkle relaxer injections 2 min read

What are the Best Ways to Treat Drooping Mouth Corners?

When mouth corners turn down, muscle activity and volume loss are usually both involved. Injectable treatments can address each, and there are alternatives too.

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Non-surgical rhinoplasty 3 min read

How Can Fillers Help Shape a Nose?

Carefully placed hyaluronic acid can smooth bumps, soften asymmetry and improve alignment, changing how the nose reads without surgery.

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Important treatment information

All information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Any before-and-after images shown are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee individual outcomes. Treatments performed by Dr Rakib Uddin (AHPRA MED0001936872) vary based on each patient's unique anatomy, medical history and needs. All cosmetic injectable treatments carry risks; a consultation is required prior to any treatment to assess suitability, discuss risks and alternatives, and establish realistic expectations.