Aesthetic consultation for patients from South Yarra is available at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh, where Corey Anderson RN assesses concerns, medical history, suitability, timing and risk before any treatment decision. The consultation may lead to a plan, a delayed plan, a referral, or a recommendation not to proceed.
South Yarra is an inner suburb 4 kilometres south east of Melbourne’s central business district, spanning the Cities of Melbourne and Stonnington local government areas. It is served by South Yarra Station, a major interchange for the Sandringham, Frankston, Pakenham, Cranbourne and Alamein lines. The suburb’s commercial activity is concentrated along Chapel Street and Toorak Road. South Yarra recorded a population of 25,028 at the 2021 census.
Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh is approximately twenty five minutes from South Yarra by car via Dandenong Road eastbound to Warrigal Road, or by train from South Yarra Station with a change at Caulfield to the Pakenham or Frankston line.
Treatments Available at Core Aesthetics
Wrinkle treatments
Individual assessment and treatment for forehead lines, frown lines, crows feet, jaw muscle slimming, bunny lines, lip flip and gummy smile. All treatments use prescription injectable products and are assessed individually at consultation.
Facial volume treatment
Individual assessment for cheek and mid face volume, jawline and chin definition, lip shape and definition, tear trough and nasolabial folds. All volume treatment uses prescription hyaluronic acid products assessed at individual consultation.
Hyperhidrosis treatment
Individual assessment and treatment for excessive sweating, primarily in the underarm area, using prescription injectable treatment where clinically appropriate.
About South Yarra
Chapel Street has had a complex decade, some closures, some reinvention, and now the Jam Factory’s redevelopment bringing renewed energy to the strip. What has remained consistent is the cosmopolitan character of South Yarra more broadly: Hawksburn Village is one of Melbourne’s finest neighbourhood shopping strips, the Como Centre remains a landmark, and the density of good restaurants and cafes in the suburb reflects a population that eats out frequently and has high standards for doing so. South Yarra station’s position as a major rail interchange gives the suburb some of the best public transport connectivity in Melbourne.
Many South Yarra clients tell us they appreciate the efficiency of appointments at Core Aesthetics, consultations start on time and treatment is not rushed, which reflects the approach of someone managing a genuinely busy schedule.
Getting Here from South Yarra
From South Yarra Post Office on Chapel Street, Core Aesthetics is approximately 21 minutes by car via the Monash Freeway eastbound to the Warrigal Road exit and south to Atherton Road, around 14 kilometres. South Yarra is one of Melbourne’s best connected rail hubs, and the Monash Freeway provides a quick freeway link through to Oakleigh. The clinic at 12A Atherton Road is open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment. Street parking is available along Atherton Road and the surrounding streets.
Why South Yarra Clients Choose Core Aesthetics
Sole practitioner care
Core Aesthetics is a sole practitioner clinic. The same experienced clinician assesses and treats every client, every time. No volume model. No protocol. No handoff. For South Yarra clients who have already seen what a high volume clinic produces, this distinction matters.
Corey has held continuous AHPRA nursing registration since January 1996. His registration is publicly verifiable at coreaesthetics.com.au/verify. All prescription injectable treatments at Core Aesthetics are assessed and administered by Corey in full compliance with TGA regulations and AHPRA practitioner guidelines.
Your Consultation
What happens at consultation
Every treatment at Core Aesthetics begins with an individual consultation with Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse. Corey takes a thorough medical history, assesses the relevant anatomy directly and discusses your concerns and goals. The recommendation you receive is based entirely on this individual assessment, not on a standard protocol or a predetermined treatment plan.
There is no obligation to proceed. No treatment happens without your fully informed consent. Many clients from South Yarra find the consultation valuable even if they decide not to go ahead immediately, it gives a clear picture of what is realistic for their individual face.
Read about what to expect at a consultation at Core Aesthetics and about what questions to ask before booking.
Related Suburbs and Reading
Clients from South Yarra often come to Core Aesthetics after researching options across the south east. Nearby suburbs we also serve include: Aesthetic treatments Prahran, Aesthetic treatments Toorak, Aesthetic treatments Elwood.
The following articles from the Core Aesthetics blog are commonly read by clients from the South Yarra area:
- Preventative aesthetics in Melbourne
- Is lip treatment worth it in Melbourne
- Full face assessment at Core Aesthetics
Popular Treatments for South Yarra Clients
Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh offers the following individually assessed treatments for clients from South Yarra. All treatments follow a consultation first model. Corey Anderson assesses every client personally before any recommendation is made.
Wrinkle treatment
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Forehead wrinkle treatment
Individually assessed at consultation. Book a consultation
Frown line treatment
Individually assessed at consultation. Book a consultation
Lip treatment
Individually assessed at consultation. Book a consultation
Facial volume treatment
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Cheek volume treatment
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Jawline treatment
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Jaw muscle treatment
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Also serving nearby: Prahran | Toorak | St Kilda | Elwood | Malvern
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Getting to Core Aesthetics from South Yarra
Core Aesthetics is located at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh, a practical, accessible location for patients travelling from South Yarra and the surrounding south east Melbourne area. The clinic is within easy reach by car, with parking available on site and in the surrounding streets. Oakleigh is also well served by public transport, with train services on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines stopping at Oakleigh station, a short walk from the clinic.
Choosing a one practitioner clinic close to home means that consultation, treatment, and review appointments are manageable to attend in sequence, which is how the care model at Core Aesthetics is structured. Each treatment cycle involves at least three appointments: the initial consultation, the treatment session, and the review at four to six weeks. A clinic that is inconvenient to access is one that patients are less likely to return to for review, which disrupts the continuity of care that supports better outcomes over time.
The Consultation Based Approach
The consultation based model at Core Aesthetics is not a procedural formality, it is the structural feature of the practice that makes considered, proportionate outcomes possible. When the consultation is conducted as a separate appointment from the treatment, the practitioner has the opportunity to assess your anatomy thoroughly, develop a treatment plan without time pressure, and ensure that you have the information you need to make an informed decision before committing to anything.
Practitioners who assess and treat in the same appointment, or who offer a brief consultation immediately before the procedure, are making treatment decisions in a time compressed context. That compression affects what gets assessed, what gets discussed, and what questions the patient has the opportunity to ask. The outcomes of that model reflect the constraints of the process.
At Core Aesthetics, the consultation is also where the practitioner may recommend against treatment, or may recommend a different approach to the one you arrived with. That recommendation reflects a clinical assessment of your anatomy and circumstances, not a sales decision. AHPRA-registered practitioners are bound by professional standards that require clinical decisions to be made in the patient’s best interest, and this clinic takes that obligation seriously.
What Happens at Your Consultation
The consultation at Core Aesthetics is a standalone appointment, scheduled separately from the treatment session. During the consultation, the registered nurse practitioner takes a full medical history, reviews your current medications and any previous injectable treatments, assesses your facial anatomy in detail, and develops a treatment plan specific to your face and your goals. Clinical photographs are taken as a baseline record.
The consultation is also where every question you have about the procedure is answered, what the treatment involves, what the realistic range of outcomes looks like, what the risks are, what the review process entails, and what the treatment cycle looks like over time. By the time you attend your treatment appointment, you will have had all of this information in advance, with time to reflect and ask any follow up questions that arise.
This separation of consultation from treatment is a deliberate clinical choice. It ensures that no treatment decision is made under time pressure, and that every procedure has been preceded by a thorough, unhurried assessment. Results vary between individuals, and the consultation is where the specific factors relevant to your anatomy and circumstances are identified and addressed.
What the Assessment Covers
The assessment at the consultation appointment is a face wide evaluation, not a focused review of only the area you have identified as a concern. This full face approach is deliberate: anatomical features interact with each other, and addressing one area in isolation, without understanding the broader facial context, can produce results that look disproportionate even when the individual area was technically treated well.
The practitioner evaluates facial symmetry, bone structure, soft tissue distribution, skin quality, and the dynamic movement patterns associated with each treatment area. The history taking covers your current medications, any previous injectable or surgical procedures, relevant health conditions, and any prior reactions or complications. From this assessment, the practitioner develops a treatment plan that reflects your specific anatomy and circumstances.
Results vary between individuals. What the assessment finds in one patient may be different from what it finds in another patient with a similar presenting concern, which is why templated treatment protocols are not used here. All treatments at Core Aesthetics are consultation based and individually assessed.
The Long-Term Approach
Most patients who pursue aesthetic treatment are thinking about the long term, even when they are not sure how to articulate that. The question is not just “what can I have done today” but “how do I age well over the next decade”. Those are different questions, and they require different conversations.
At Core Aesthetics, the planning conversation is oriented towards the long term. What does gradual maintenance look like over several years? Which areas are the highest priority given current changes? When should treatment begin, and when is it appropriate to wait? What is the realistic trajectory if treatment is maintained consistently versus started later?
These questions are best answered in the context of an individual assessment, because the answers depend on anatomy, rate of change, starting point, and personal goals, all of which vary. The consultation is where that conversation happens. Results vary between individuals, and a long term plan reflects that variability rather than applying a standard approach.
About This Information
The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for clinical advice and does not constitute a recommendation that you proceed with any particular treatment. Aesthetic treatments are prescription medical procedures. They carry risks that vary between individuals and that must be assessed and discussed in a clinical context before any treatment decision is made.
At Core Aesthetics, Corey Anderson assesses every patient individually. The consultation is the point at which your specific anatomy, medical history, and goals are evaluated together. No treatment is offered at a first appointment, and no treatment is appropriate for everyone. This page is a starting point, a way to understand what is involved before you decide whether a consultation is the right next step for you.
If you have questions about anything on this page or about whether treatment might be appropriate for your situation, you are welcome to call the clinic or book a consultation at no obligation.
This page provides clinical information about Aesthetic treatments South Yarra. It is intended for adults aged 18 and over who are considering aesthetic treatment and want to understand the clinical process, suitability factors, and what to expect from a consultation based practice. All treatment decisions at Core Aesthetics follow individual assessment, no treatment is offered at a first appointment without a separate consultation. Results vary between individuals and are reviewed at follow up.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- You want to understand men’s aesthetic consultation before deciding whether treatment is appropriate
- You are 18 or older and want an individual clinical assessment
- You value a consultation-first approach with risk and suitability discussed before planning
- You are open to waiting or not proceeding if that is the safer recommendation
This may not be for you if
- You are seeking a not guaranteed outcome or a same-day decision without assessment
- You are under 18 years of age
- You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding and are seeking elective aesthetic treatment
- You have an active infection, unhealed skin or an unresolved medical concern in the area to be assessed
Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra explain about attending an aesthetic consultation at Core Aesthetics?
An aesthetic consultation at Core Aesthetics is a clinical assessment appointment. It covers the concern, medical history, anatomy, suitability, risk and realistic expectations. The consultation produces a recommendation, which may or may not include treatment. No treatment is performed at the first appointment. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.
How does Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra describe how Corey Anderson RN approaches a first consultation?
Corey Anderson RN assesses each patient from first principles without applying assumptions about what they need. The consultation covers the presenting concern in the context of individual anatomy and medical history. Recommendations are based on what assessment supports, not on presenting a treatment as a standard solution. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.
What does Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra say about the AHPRA 72-hour consultation requirement?
AHPRA guidelines require a minimum of 72 hours between the initial consultation and any non-surgical cosmetic procedure for new patients. This means the consultation and any treatment are separate appointments. Patients cannot receive treatment at the same appointment as their first consultation at Core Aesthetics. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.
When might the consultation described in Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra end without a treatment plan?
The consultation may end with a decision to monitor, a referral, education or a recommendation not to proceed. This is an acceptable and common outcome. Not every concern is appropriate for treatment, and honest assessment is more important than always ending with a plan. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.
How does Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra describe what preparation helps before attending the consultation?
Bringing a list of current medications, prior treatment records and prepared questions helps the consultation be efficient. Notes about how the concern has developed, what has changed and what the patient wants to understand make it easier for Corey Anderson RN to address the specific individual concern. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.
What does Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra explain about realistic expectations for aesthetic treatment?
Realistic expectations are an important part of the consultation at Core Aesthetics. The assessment includes a frank discussion of what an approach can and cannot achieve, what the realistic outcome range is for the individual’s anatomy and what the risk profile involves. This forms the basis for an informed decision. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.
What does Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra cover about how Core Aesthetics handles the consultation-first model?
The consultation-first model at Core Aesthetics means that every patient — including those who have had treatment elsewhere — attends a full individual assessment before any treatment is agreed. The model reflects the principle that what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily appropriate for another with a similar presenting concern. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.
How does Aesthetic Consultation South Yarra explain the two-appointment model for new patients at Core Aesthetics?
New patients at Core Aesthetics attend a consultation as the first appointment. If treatment is recommended and agreed, a second appointment is booked with the required AHPRA 72-hour gap. This two-appointment structure is not a delay — it is a clinical and regulatory requirement that Core Aesthetics follows as standard practice. Specific considerations for Aesthetic consultation south yarra patients are discussed at the individual consultation.