Short answer: the “best” place in Brisbane depends on safety and the injector’s qualifications more than a clinic name. Aim for an experienced cosmetic doctor, dermatologist or plastic surgeon (not an unregulated beauty salon). Good Brisbane options include specialist dermatology or medical aesthetic clinics such as Skin Partners (West End), The Skin Lab (Brisbane), About Face Brisbane, and established cosmetic practices that list experienced doctors and clear safety protocols. (skinpartners.com.au)

How to pick the right clinic (must-checks)

• Practitioner credentials: the prescriber/ injector should be a registered medical practitioner (doctor), dentist, or a nurse practitioner/RN working under direct medical oversight — check AHPRA registration. Queensland Health also recommends prescriptions and prescriber involvement. (health.qld.gov.au)
• Specialist type: consider a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for cheek/volume work (they have facial anatomy training). Clinics that list consultant dermatologists or cosmetic physicians are preferable. (skinpartners.com.au)
• Safety protocols: ask whether the clinic uses TGA‑approved fillers, keeps hyaluronidase/VO (vascular occlusion) kits and has a documented emergency protocol. Recent guidance emphasises vascular-occlusion preparedness. (newcastlecosmeticdoctor.com.au)
• Onsite doctor and informed consent: recent Queensland guidance and AHPRA rules increase requirements for medical oversight — prefer clinics with an in‑house doctor rather than telehealth-only prescribers. (brisbanetimes.com.au)
• Before/after photos & reviews: look for consistent natural results and a track record with cheek augmentation; beware very cheap offers or mobile/home injections.

Reputable-branded clinics in Brisbane (examples to consider)

• Skin Partners — dermatologist-led practice in West End. (skinpartners.com.au)
• The Skin Lab Brisbane — cosmetic physicians and advertised safety/TGA products. (skinlabbrisbane.com.au)
• About Face Brisbane — longstanding aesthetic clinic with medical oversight. (aboutfacebrisbane.com.au)
• Other established medical clinics (GP-run cosmetic services, specialist cosmetic practices) that explicitly list experienced doctors and formal safety policies (examples: Bartchall Medical, Dr Davin Lim’s clinic). (bartchallmedical.com.au)

What to do next

1. Check AHPRA for the practitioner’s registration (search their name). (health.qld.gov.au)
2. Book an in‑person consult (not a quick social-media booking) to discuss goals, anatomy, product brand, risks (including rare vascular events and vision risk), alternatives and cost. Ask who will be prescribing and who will inject. (newcastlecosmeticdoctor.com.au)
3. Ask to see before/after photos of their cheek filler work and ask how they’d manage complications (hylauronidase availability, escalation pathway).

If you’d like, I can:

• look up AHPRA registration for a particular practitioner or clinic in Brisbane, or
• pull together a short list of 4–6 nearby clinics with addresses and phone numbers for you to contact. Which would you prefer?