Best Anti-Wrinkle Injections in Adelaide
Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in Adelaide, used to soften frown lines, forehead creases and crow's feet. This guide explains what the treatment involves, what it typically costs and how to choose a reputable clinic — and features a curated list of well-reviewed Adelaide providers.
1. Afterglow Aesthetics
Redwood Park, SA
Afterglow Aesthetics is a luxury medical aesthetic, skin and body clinic in Redwood Park, SA, specialising in non-surgical procedures including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, PRP/PRF, laser hair removal, and skin needling. Treatments are performed by a qualified registered nurse. Open by appointment Monday to Sunday.
2. Tailored Cosmetics
Prospect, SA
Tailored Cosmetics by Michelle is a cosmetic injectable clinic in Prospect, SA, operated by registered cosmetic nurse Michelle. Services include dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, fat dissolving, PRP, teeth grinding, hyperhidrosis, and hay fever treatments. Voted South Australia's Best Cosmetic Injector in 2022.
3. Balanced Aesthetics & Wellness
Brompton, SA
Balanced Aesthetics & Wellness in Brompton, SA offers skin and aesthetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, HydraFacial, skin needling, and Rejuran skin boosters. Founded by Rany, the clinic also features skin therapist Ly, focusing on natural, science-backed results with a holistic approach.
4. The London Skin Clinic
Norwood, SA
The London Skin Clinic is a doctor-led cosmetic clinic located on The Parade, Norwood, Adelaide. Services include anti-wrinkle injectables, dermal fillers, lip fillers, dermal needling, fat freezing, IPL skin rejuvenation, HIFU skin tightening, plasma pen, medical facials, and infrared sauna. The Medical Director is London-trained with experience since 2010.
5. Peach Aesthetics Co
Glenelg South, SA
Peach Aesthetics Co, founded by registered nurses Erin and Jess, is a cosmetic clinic in Glenelg, SA, open 7 days by appointment. They offer non-surgical treatments including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers, with consultations conducted by registered nurses and oversight from a qualified cosmetic doctor. Afterpay accepted.
6. Neo-Aesthetics Skin and Laser Clinic
Glenside, SA
Neo-Aesthetics Skin and Laser Clinic in Glenside, SA offers advanced cosmetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, PRP, microneedling (Potenza), microdermabrasion, pigmentation and laser treatments (Picosure Pro), and skin rejuvenation. Led by Dr. Raymund M. De La Cruz, an Emergency Medicine Consultant, the clinic uses premium devices and medical-grade skincare brands.
7. Lifestyle Medical Skin Clinic and Facial Aesthetics
Unley, SA
Lifestyle Medical Skin Clinic in Unley, SA is a physician-directed aesthetic practice led by Dr Katina Koukourou. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, skin needling, chemical peels, IPL therapy, and pigmentation treatment, delivered with a personalised, preventative approach to facial rejuvenation and skin health.
8. Adelaide Cosmetic Medicine & Laser Skin Clinic
Parkside, SA
Adelaide Cosmetic Medicine & Laser is a boutique cosmetic clinic in Parkside, SA, offering anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, laser treatments, Tixel2 skin tightening, body contouring, and K-Beauty skincare. Led by RN Linda Schreck and Dr Susan Lloyd, the clinic provides personalised consultations with a $55 redeemable fee.
9. The Cosmetic Clinic By Renee
Payneham, SA
The Cosmetic Clinic by Renee, located in Payneham SA, is led by Renee Kennedy, a registered nurse with 19 years' experience and over a decade in cosmetic aesthetics. Awarded South Australia's Top Injector by The Advertiser and LCA 2021, the clinic offers cosmetic aesthetic and skin treatments with complimentary consultations.
10. Suzie Bannon Aesthetic Nurse - Glenelg East
Glenelg East, SA
Suzie Bannon Aesthetic Nurse operates from two Adelaide locations (Glenelg East and Royal Park). Suzie is a Registered Nurse and Midwife with 30+ years experience (8+ in aesthetics), offering anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, lip volume, PRP, collagen enhancements (skin needling), and skin peels under medical supervision.
11. Face of Aesthetic Medicine
Mawson Lakes, SA
Face of Aesthetic Medicine is a boutique non-surgical cosmetic clinic in Mawson Lakes, SA. Owned and operated by Registered Nurse Dina, who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Cosmetic Nursing, the clinic offers tailored treatment plans including volume restoration, wrinkle reduction, and hyperhidrosis treatment, with a focus on natural results and patient safety.
12. Nura Cosmetics & Skin
Unley, SA
Nura Cosmetics & Skin in Unley, SA is a clinic run by experienced registered nurses offering medical aesthetic and skin treatments. Their approach emphasises facial balance, education, and personalised care, focusing on subtle, evidence-based enhancements and long-term skin health in a calm, considered clinic environment.
13. M’Aesthetics Skin Clinic
Walkerville, SA
M'Aesthetics Skin Clinic in Walkerville, SA offers anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, chemical peels (Medik8), microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, LED therapy, Rejuran, exosome treatments, and laser hair removal (coming soon). Consultations are required for new clients.
14. CLM Aesthetics
Walkerville, SA
CLM Aesthetics in Walkerville, SA is run by cosmetic registered nurse Courtney Mills, who combines a decade of emergency nursing with aesthetic expertise. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, IPL skin rejuvenation, RF skin tightening, carbon facials, MediLUX LED, and laser tattoo removal, with a focus on natural-looking results.
15. House of Medical Aesthetics
Goodwood, SA
House of Medical Aesthetics in Goodwood, SA offers medical aesthetic treatments including wrinkle reduction, facial rejuvenation, volume balancing, collagen regeneration, Radio Frequency Microneedling, and HIFU skin tightening using Focus Dual technology. With over 25 years of experience, the clinic emphasises natural, science-backed results in a private, calm environment.
16. The Clinique Aesthetics Pty Ltd by Caroline Newman
Wayville, SA
The Clinique Aesthetics, led by Caroline Newman with 28+ years of experience, is a premium cosmetic and skin clinic in Wayville, SA. Offering cosmetic injectables, laser treatments, and skin rejuvenation, the clinic collaborates with Adelaide plastic surgeon Dr Jonathan Azzapardi and provides free consultations.
17. Advanced Medical Aesthetics
Firle, SA
Advanced Medical Aesthetics, established in 2022 and located within a GP Medical Centre in Firle, SA, is staffed by Registered Nurses and Medical Practitioners. The clinic offers anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, PRP therapy, chemical peels, and skin needling, with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and natural-looking results.
18. Lips & Drips Aesthetics Lounge Hutt St (City)
Adelaide, SA
Lips & Drips Aesthetics Lounge on Hutt Street, Adelaide CBD offers medical aesthetics and beauty services delivered by registered nurses and qualified beauty therapists. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, fat dissolving, skin needling, skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, IV vitamin drips, and beauty treatments.
19. CH Clinic International
Adelaide, SA
CH Clinic International is a medical beauty clinic founded in 2016, located in Adelaide CBD (Level 7, 55 Gawler Place). Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, PRP, skin needling, laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation treatment, CoolSculpting, and more.
20. Pure Allure Cosmetics
Brompton, SA
Pure Allure Cosmetics in Brompton, SA is led by Registered Nurse Anastasia, specialising in anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, and skin rejuvenation. The clinic focuses on wrinkle reduction, facial contouring, volume restoration, and skin hydration, offering free consultations and booking via Fresha.
21. SkinAfinity Aesthetic Clinic
Somerton Park, SA
SkinAfinity Aesthetic Clinic in Somerton Park, SA is operated by Lina Pan, an AHPRA-registered RN with 8+ years in medical aesthetics. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, fat dissolving injections, PRP/PRF, and skin boosters. Free initial consultations are offered.
22. Aesthetics by Dermadocs
Parkside, SA
Aesthetics by Dermadocs, located in Parkside SA, operates in collaboration with Dermadocs Skin Cancer Clinic. Services include dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, bio-remodelling, PRP treatment, skin boosters, Morpheus8 face and body, and Lumecca IPL, combining medical and aesthetic skin health care.
23. LUXEDERM MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Beulah Park, SA
LuxeDerm Medical Aesthetics is a doctor-led medical aesthetic clinic in Beulah Park, SA, offering facial aesthetics, chemical peels, RF microneedling, laser treatments (Laser Genesis, Green Genesis, Cutera Excel V+), body contouring (HIFU, TruSculpt), vascular treatments, and skin lesion management. No referral required; consultations are $100, redeemable within 10 days.
24. Excellence in Aesthetics
Leabrook, SA
Excellence in Aesthetics in Leabrook, SA offers evidence-based medical aesthetic treatments including wrinkle reduction, collagen stimulation (micro needling), volume replacement (dermal fillers), and facials and peels. Medical treatment details require a consultation and login access due to AHPRA/TGA restrictions. Contact via call or text on 0428 840100.
25. Medical Aesthetica - Dr Chou Ky
Kensington Park, SA
Medical Aesthetica in Kensington Park, SA is led by Dr Chou Ky, offering anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, pigmentation treatments, micro needling, PRP/Factor4, Profhilo, collagen biostimulation, HIFU, fractionated radiofrequency, and Fotona laser, alongside skin checks and women's health services.
26. Skintech Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Skintech Adelaide is a cosmetic and laser medical centre offering non-surgical treatments for pigmentation, acne, ageing and volume concerns. Services include microneedling, laser pigmentation removal, and aesthetic consultations for wrinkle and volume concerns. The clinic is staffed by qualified doctors, nurses and therapists.
27. Dr Irene Kushelew Beauty & Medicine
Payneham, SA
Dr Irene Kushelew Beauty & Medicine in Payneham, SA offers non-surgical aesthetic medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, and skin treatments. Dr Kushelew is a Fellow and past-President of the ACCSM and a former national trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute.
28. Laser Vision SA
Adelaide, SA
Laser Vision SA is an Adelaide clinic led by Dr Graham Fraenkel specialising exclusively in laser eye surgery, including SMILE Pro, LASIK, PRESBYOND®, and OcuLign for conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. No cosmetic or skin treatments are offered. Procedures cost $2,500–$3,800 per eye with free consultations available.
29. BalaBala Laser Clinic
Adelaide, SA
BalaBala Laser Clinic in Adelaide, SA offers premium anti-ageing and pigmentation treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, RF microneedling, IPL, laser skin resurfacing, PRF, and skin rejuvenation. Additional services include EMFACE, Ultherapy, Ultraformer MPT, Thermage FLX, Fotona lasers, and IV infusion therapy.
30. Adelaide Skin Therapy
Malvern, SA
Adelaide Skin Therapy in Malvern, SA offers personalised, results-driven skin treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, skin needling, Lumecca IPL, Aerolase Neo Elite laser, Byonik laser, Forma radiofrequency, Mini FX fat reduction, Omnilux LED, and bespoke facials using Dermaviduals medical-grade skincare.
31. Lips & Drips Aesthetics Lounge
Prospect, SA
Lips & Drips Aesthetics Lounge in Prospect (and Adelaide CBD) is a medical aesthetics and beauty clinic staffed by registered nurses and qualified beauty therapists. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, fat dissolving, skin needling, skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, IV vitamin drips, and beauty treatments.
32. Kairos by Monique
Port Adelaide, SA
Kairos by Monique is an independent cosmetic clinic in Port Adelaide, SA, founded in 2023 and owned by Registered Nurse Monique. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, PRP treatments, and REJURAN skin boosters. Affordable, tailored treatment plans with onsite parking available.
33. Advanced Cosmetic Medicine
Kent Town, SA
Advanced Cosmetic Medicine in Kent Town, SA is a doctor-led cosmetic clinic offering individualized, evidence-based cosmetic and laser procedures. Services include skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, fine lines and wrinkles treatment, facial volume loss, hair thinning, and skin lesion removal, performed by registered health practitioners using medical-grade devices.
34. Laser Clinics Australia - Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Laser Clinics Australia Adelaide is located in the Myer Centre on Rundle Mall. Services include laser hair removal, skin needling, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, pigmentation removal, CoolSculpting, and cosmetic aesthetics. Three registered medical professionals are on the team. Complimentary consultations are available.
35. SILK Laser Clinics Hyde Park
Hyde Park, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Hyde Park, located at 177 King William Road, offers laser hair removal using Candela lasers, advanced skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion, HydraFacial, PicoWay), cosmetic aesthetics, and CoolSculpting body sculpting. Three aesthetic nurses are on staff. Afterpay and Zip accepted. Open Monday to Saturday.
36. Dr Hadges Medical Aesthetics
Prospect, SA
Dr Hadges Medical + Aesthetics is a doctor-led clinic in Prospect, SA, founded by Dr Stephen Hadges with over 35 years of medical experience. The clinic offers general practice, cosmetic medicine, laser treatments and dermal therapies, with all consultations and procedures performed solely by Dr Hadges.
37. Face and Body Adelaide
Torrensville, SA
Face and Body Adelaide, established in 2016, is a cosmetic and skin clinic in Torrensville/Adelaide with locations in Mile End and Newton. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, chemical peels, laser treatments, pigmentation removal, CO2 laser resurfacing, thread lifts, and IV vitamin infusions. Over 300 five-star reviews.
38. Reskin Laser Clinic
Adelaide, SA
Reskin Laser Clinic, founded in 2022 in Adelaide SA, offers advanced skin treatments including laser, IPL, RF microneedling, HydraFacial, chemical peels, anti-wrinkle injections, and dermal fillers. The clinic is led by Dr Cuong Danh and RN Vanessa Wang, with a focus on evidence-based, personalised aesthetic care.
39. Total Dermatology
Norwood, SA
Total Dermatology is a medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology clinic at 106 The Parade, Norwood SA. Led by fellowship-trained dermatologists Dr Emma Ryan, Dr Kate Newland and Dr Joyce Ma, it treats skin, hair, nails and mucosa. Books are temporarily closed to new adult patients; availability updates expected in 2027.
40. Adelaide Cosmetic & Laser Clinic
North Adelaide, SA
Adelaide Cosmetic & Laser Clinic operates from North Adelaide and Port Adelaide, offering laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables, body sculpting, skin needling, chemical peels, PRP, pigmentation and vascular laser treatments, HIFU, RF microneedling, LED therapy, cryotherapy, Rejuran, and acne treatments. Free consultations are available.
41. SILK Laser Clinics Burnside
Glenside, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Burnside Village is located at Shop T66, Burnside Village, 447 Portrush Rd, Glenside SA. Services include laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion, HydraFacial), cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers), and CoolSculpting body sculpting. Three Aesthetic Nurses on staff. Accepts Afterpay and Zip.
42. Skinlab Laser Aesthetics
Adelaide, SA
Skinlab Laser Aesthetics is located at 134-136 Grote Street, Adelaide SA. The clinic offers a range of advanced treatments including HydraFacial, chemical peels, microneedling, IPL, laser pigmentation and hair removal, fat dissolution, and injections, alongside professional-grade skincare products for home use.
43. SILK Laser Clinics Prospect
Prospect, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Prospect, located at 132 Prospect Road, SA, offers medical-grade laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion), cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle, fillers), and body sculpting (CoolSculpting®, EMSculpt®). Three aesthetic nurses on-site. Accepts Afterpay and Zip. Open Monday to Saturday.
44. SILK Laser Clinics Glenelg
Glenelg, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Glenelg, located at 134 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA, offers laser hair removal using Candela Gentle YAG and Gentle PRO lasers, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion, LED therapy), cosmetic aesthetics, and body sculpting (CoolSculpting, EMSculpt). Afterpay and Zip accepted. Open Monday–Saturday.
45. Medicine of Cosmetics
Glenelg, SA
Medicine of Cosmetics in Glenelg, SA is part of the Adelaide Luxury Cosmetic Group, offering medical aesthetics, skin and laser treatments, cosmetic tattoo, and beauty services. With 25+ years of clinical experience, they operate three Adelaide clinics and 30+ mobile locations, accepting Zip, Afterpay, and Payright.
46. SILK Laser Clinics Norwood
Norwood, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Norwood is located at 3/185 The Parade, Norwood SA. The clinic offers medical-grade laser hair removal, skin treatments (microneedling, MediPeels, microdermabrasion), cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle, dermal fillers, lip volume), and body sculpting (CoolSculpting®, EMSculpt®). Three aesthetic nurses are on staff. Afterpay and Zip accepted.
47. Medicine of Cosmetics
Royston Park, SA
Medicine of Cosmetics in Royston Park, SA, is part of the Adelaide Luxury Cosmetic Group with 25+ years of clinical experience across three Adelaide clinics and 30+ mobile locations. Services include anti-wrinkle injections, skin needling, laser skin treatments, and RF skin treatments, with a consultation-led, patient-first approach.
48. Dr. Matthew Holman | Aesthetic Medical Physician | Adelaide
North Adelaide, SA
Dr. Matthew Holman is an Adelaide-based aesthetic medical physician offering personalised, natural-looking treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, PRP, non-surgical blepharoplasty, facial contouring, and hair transplant surgery. A Fellow and Vice President of ACAM, he is a global Key Opinion Leader and educator in aesthetic medicine.
49. Cosmetique® North Adelaide – Cosmetic & Laser Clinic
North Adelaide, SA
Cosmetique® North Adelaide is part of Australia's first accredited cosmetic clinic network, offering anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, dermatological peels, and laser hair removal. Every appointment begins with a complimentary private consultation. The clinic is one of 23 locations nationwide.
50. SILK Laser Clinics Rundle Place
Adelaide, SA
SILK Laser Clinics Rundle Place is located at Ground Floor, Shop 40, Rundle Place Shopping Centre, Adelaide CBD. Services include laser hair removal, skin treatments, cosmetic aesthetics (anti-wrinkle, fillers, lip fillers), body sculpting (CoolSculpting), and skincare. Accepts Afterpay and Zip. Two aesthetic nurses on-site.
51. Cosmetique® Glenelg – Cosmetic & Laser Clinic
Glenelg, SA
Cosmetique® Glenelg is part of Australia's first accredited cosmetic clinic network, offering cosmetic medicine, skin and laser treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip fillers, skin needling, dermatological peels, and laser hair removal. Every appointment begins with a complimentary private consultation.
52. myPRODERM - Dermatologist
Adelaide, SA
myPRODERM is a dermatology clinic in Adelaide CBD on Hutt Street, directed by Dr Corinne Maiolo. It specialises in skin, hair and nail conditions for all ages, offering services including skin cancer checks, IPL, anti-wrinkle injections, cryotherapy, allergy patch testing, and telehealth consultations.
53. Clear Skincare Clinic Norwood
Norwood, SA
Clear Skincare Clinic Norwood is located at Shop 7, 89 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067. Services include HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, microneedling, MediPeels, laser resurfacing, pigmentation treatment, laser hair removal, and cosmetic aesthetics including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, and lip fillers.
54. Burnside Cosmetic
Glenside, SA
Burnside Cosmetic is a doctor-led clinic in Glenside, SA, operated by Dr. Chris Koulos and Nurse Claire Koulos. Services include skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, fine lines and wrinkles treatment, volume loss, skin tightening, tattoo removal, spider vein treatment, cellulite reduction, EmSculpt, SculpSure, and medical weight loss.
55. Adelaide Skin and Eye Centre
Kent Town, SA
Adelaide Skin and Eye Centre in Kent Town, SA is a specialist medical clinic staffed by dermatologists, an oculoplastic surgeon, nurses and technicians. Services include dermatology, Mohs surgery, oculoplastic surgery, vascular and fractional laser treatments, IPL therapy, and botulinum toxin injections. Adelaide Surgicentre, an accredited day surgical facility, operates within the complex.
56. Bay Dermatology
Glenelg, SA
Bay Dermatology is a dermatologist-led clinic at 14 Partridge Street, Glenelg SA, led by Dr Catherine Black and Dr Michael Black (FACD). The clinic offers medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services including laser and cosmetic procedures, treating skin, hair, and nail conditions for Adelaide and greater SA patients.
57. Dr Todd Wiadrowski
Kent Town, SA
Adelaide Skin & Eye Centre in Kent Town, SA is a specialist clinic offering dermatology, oculoplastic surgery, Mohs surgery, and skin rejuvenation treatments including botulinum toxin, IPL, profractional and Halo laser therapies. Led by a team of dermatologists and surgeons including Dr Todd Wiadrowski, it operates an accredited on-site day surgical facility.
58. Respect Cosmetic Medicine Clinic
Adelaide, SA
Respect Cosmetic Medicine Clinic, located in Regent Arcade, Adelaide CBD, has been established since 2000. They offer non-surgical cosmetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, volume restoration, laser hair removal, IPL photo rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, and facial peels, delivered by qualified medical professionals.
59. Medical Lasers - Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Medical Lasers is an Adelaide clinic established in 1994 by plastic surgeons Dr Tony Moore and Dr Tim Edwards. Specialising in laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, collagen induction therapy, chemical peels, anti-wrinkle injections, and dermal fillers, it is clinically governed by Dr Tony Moore with a team of dermal therapists and nurses.
60. Rainforest Cosmetic Clinic - Adelaide
West Hindmarsh, SA
Rainforest Cosmetic Clinic in West Hindmarsh, Adelaide offers a range of cosmetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, skin needling, laser hair removal, IPL photo rejuvenation, and PRP treatment. They provide complimentary initial consultations and pride themselves on professional, results-focused service.
What anti-wrinkle injections involve
Anti-wrinkle injections use a muscle-relaxing protein (commonly referred to as a neuromodulator) to temporarily reduce the activity of specific facial muscles. When those muscles relax, the overlying skin creases less, which softens dynamic lines — the wrinkles that appear when you frown, raise your eyebrows or squint.
In Australia these are prescription-only medicines, which means they must be prescribed by a doctor or nurse practitioner and administered by a qualified, registered health practitioner. The three most commonly treated areas are the frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines and crow's feet around the eyes.
What to expect at your appointment
A typical treatment starts with a consultation where the practitioner assesses your facial movement, discusses your goals and explains realistic outcomes. The injections themselves take around 10–15 minutes. A very fine needle is used, and most people describe the sensation as a quick pinch or sting.
There's minimal downtime — you can usually return to work straight away. You may notice small bumps or redness at the injection sites that settle within an hour or so, and occasionally minor bruising. Results aren't immediate: they typically begin appearing within 3–5 days and reach full effect at around two weeks. Most people enjoy results for roughly three to four months before movement gradually returns.
You'll usually be advised to stay upright for a few hours, avoid rubbing the area, skip strenuous exercise that day and avoid heat treatments like saunas for 24 hours.
Typical price ranges in Adelaide
Pricing varies between clinics and depends on how the product is measured — some charge per unit, others per area or per treatment zone.
- Per unit: roughly $10–$18 per unit in Australia
- Per area (e.g. frown, forehead or crow's feet): commonly $150–$400 per area
- Three areas together: often $450–$700+
These are general guide ranges only. Actual costs depend on the dose required, the clinic, the prescribing practitioner and your individual anatomy. Always confirm pricing at consultation. Be cautious of prices that seem too good to be true, as heavily discounted treatments can sometimes mean lower doses or less experienced injectors.
How to choose a clinic in Adelaide
Good reviews and ratings are a useful starting point, but they shouldn't be the only factor. The clinics featured on this page range from boutique studios to high-volume practices across Norwood, Parkside, the CBD, Kent Town, North Adelaide and the western suburbs — including The London Skin Clinic, Adelaide Cosmetic Medicine & Laser Skin Clinic, BalaBala Laser Clinic, Advanced Cosmetic Medicine and Laser Clinics Australia, among others.
When comparing options, consider:
- Who actually performs the injections — and their qualifications and experience
- Whether a doctor or nurse practitioner is involved in prescribing
- The consultation process — a reputable clinic won't rush you or pressure you into add-ons
- Location and convenience for follow-up reviews
- Reviews that mention natural-looking results, not just friendly service
AHPRA registration and safety
Because anti-wrinkle injections are a medical procedure involving prescription medicines, safety and regulation matter. In Australia, all practitioners who prescribe and administer these treatments must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You can verify any practitioner's registration for free at the AHPRA website.
Key safety points to look for:
- The treatment should follow a genuine consultation, ideally with a prescribing doctor or nurse practitioner
- The clinic should use TGA-approved products stored and prepared correctly
- The practitioner should be a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, doctor or dentist working within their scope
- There should be a clear process for managing complications or asking questions afterwards
New advertising rules in Australia restrict how cosmetic injectables can be promoted, so be wary of clinics that use brand names of the medicines in advertising or make exaggerated claims.
Questions to ask before you book
Bring these questions to your consultation:
- Who will perform my injections, and are they AHPRA-registered?
- Is a doctor or nurse practitioner prescribing the treatment?
- How is the cost calculated — per unit or per area?
- What results are realistic for my face, and how long will they last?
- What are the possible side effects and how are complications managed?
- Is a review appointment included if I need a small top-up?
A reputable clinic will answer these openly and won't pressure you to decide on the spot. Anti-wrinkle injections are very safe in trained hands, but taking time to choose the right practitioner is the single best way to get a natural result you're happy with.
Other treatments in Adelaide
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Frequently asked questions
How much do anti-wrinkle injections cost in Adelaide?
As a general guide, expect around $10–$18 per unit, or roughly $150–$400 per treatment area, with three areas often costing $450–$700 or more. Prices vary by clinic, the dose needed and the practitioner. Always confirm exact costs at your consultation.
Is there any downtime after the treatment?
Downtime is minimal. Most people return to normal activities straight away. You might have small bumps, redness or occasional bruising at the injection sites, but these usually settle quickly. You'll generally be advised to avoid strenuous exercise, heat treatments and rubbing the area for 24 hours.
Are anti-wrinkle injections safe?
When performed by a qualified, AHPRA-registered practitioner using TGA-approved products, anti-wrinkle injections have a strong safety record. Risks like bruising, mild headache or temporary asymmetry are uncommon and usually minor. Choosing an experienced injector and having a proper consultation reduces risk.
How do I check if a clinic or injector is properly registered?
Anti-wrinkle injections are prescription medicines, so the prescribing and administering practitioners must be registered with AHPRA. You can verify any practitioner's registration for free on the AHPRA website. Always confirm a doctor or nurse practitioner is involved in prescribing.
How do I choose the best clinic for me in Adelaide?
Look beyond star ratings to who performs the injections, their qualifications, the quality of the consultation and whether results look natural. Consider location for follow-ups, and ask plenty of questions. A good clinic won't rush you or pressure you into extra treatments.