Cosmetic Consultation Appointments

The consultation is the centre of Core Aesthetics. It is where Corey Anderson RN works out what is actually being asked, what is clinically suitable, what carries risk and whether treatment planning should happen at all.

This page is for adults who are thinking about a cosmetic consultation in Oakleigh and want to understand what happens before any decision about treatment. It also helps people who are unsure what to book, what to bring, what questions to ask and how to verify the practitioner responsible for their care.

Choose Your Consultation

If you already know the question you want answered, start with the matching consultation. Each card opens the main page for that pathway, with assessment, suitability, risks, same-day boundaries and next steps explained before you book.

Wrinkle ConsultationFor movement lines, resting lines and skin quality questions. Corey checks suitability, timing, risks and whether treatment planning should be discussed.Open consultationJawline ConsultationFor lower face border, chin support, jowls, jaw muscle and neck transition questions. The assessment separates structure, movement and skin factors.Open consultationSkin Booster ConsultationFor skin quality, texture, dullness or dryness questions. The appointment checks skin health, timing, suitability and whether treatment discussion is appropriate.Open consultationHyperhidrosis ConsultationFor excessive sweating concerns. Corey reviews pattern, severity, triggers, medical history, previous management and whether referral should come first.Open consultationLip ConsultationFor lip proportion, movement, asymmetry, previous treatment and perioral support questions, with suitability and restraint discussed before planning.Open consultationFacial Volume ConsultationFor hollowing, facial support, contour or proportion concerns. The consultation checks whether volume is truly the issue and what limits matter.Open consultationCheek Volume ConsultationFor midface support and cheek contour questions. Corey reviews cheek shape, under eye relationship, facial balance, timing and risk before any plan.Open consultationChin ConsultationFor chin projection, profile, lower face balance or chin support concerns, including how the chin relates to lips, jawline and neck transition.Open consultationChin Dimpling ConsultationFor chin texture or movement concerns. Assessment looks at expression, muscle contribution, skin quality and whether treatment discussion makes sense.Open consultationJaw Muscle ConsultationFor jaw clenching, lower face width or jaw muscle questions. Corey considers function, history, facial balance, safety and referral needs.Open consultationTear Trough ConsultationFor under eye hollowing or tired eye concerns where the answer may involve skin, lighting, anatomy, volume, swelling risk or referral.Open consultationUnder Eye Hollowing ConsultationFor dark shadow or hollowing questions. The appointment separates tear trough anatomy, skin quality, pigmentation, puffiness and whole face context.Open consultationNeck Bands ConsultationFor visible neck bands or lower face transition concerns. Corey checks movement, skin laxity, jawline relationship, suitability and limits.Open consultationForehead ConsultationFor forehead movement and horizontal line concerns, including brow position, eyelid heaviness risk, expression pattern and whether waiting is wiser.Open consultationFrown Line ConsultationFor frown area lines or brow movement questions. Corey reviews expression, resting lines, symmetry, medical history and consent needs.Open consultationCrows Feet ConsultationFor outer eye smile lines and movement concerns, with assessment of eye area anatomy, skin quality, smile pattern and realistic limits.Open consultationBunny Line ConsultationFor upper nose movement lines. The consultation checks how the nose, frown area and smile movement interact before any planning.Open consultationGummy Smile ConsultationFor gum show or smile dynamics concerns. Corey looks at lip movement, tooth display, facial balance and when dental review may be relevant.Open consultationLip Flip ConsultationFor people asking whether lip movement, not volume, is the real question. Function, speech, smile and suitability are assessed first.Open consultationFull Face AssessmentFor people who cannot reduce the concern to one area. Corey maps movement, support, skin quality, proportion and sequencing.Open consultationFacial Rejuvenation ConsultationFor broader facial ageing questions where subtle, staged or no treatment pathways need to be considered against risk and expectations.Open consultationPreventative ConsultationFor early questions about ageing, movement or skin change. The focus is timing, restraint and whether any intervention is premature.Open consultationConservative ConsultationFor people who want a restrained plan or want to avoid an overdone look. The consultation defines boundaries before options.Open consultationTreatment Planning ConsultationFor people comparing options or sequencing. Corey turns scattered concerns into a structured plan, a waiting plan, referral or no treatment.Open consultationFirst Cosmetic ConsultationFor first time patients who want a calm explanation of assessment, consent, risk, same-day boundaries and what happens next.Open consultationAesthetic ConsultationFor people who know something bothers them but not which pathway fits. Corey starts with the concern rather than a treatment menu.Open consultationMale Aesthetic ConsultationFor men wanting direct, practical advice about facial change, sweating or treatment concerns, without assuming treatment is the answer.Open consultationInclusive ConsultationFor LGBTQIA+ patients who want respectful consultation language, privacy and goals understood without stereotypes or assumptions.Open consultationDissolving ConsultationFor people worried about previous treatment, asymmetry or heaviness. Corey assesses history, risk, referral needs and realistic next steps.Open consultationMajor Life Change ConsultationFor people considering treatment after grief, separation or upheaval. The appointment slows decisions down and checks timing carefully.Open consultationSocial Media Pressure ConsultationFor people feeling pushed by online trends or comparison. Corey helps separate outside pressure from a safe, personal decision.Open consultationRegret Or Second OpinionFor people worried about a past cosmetic decision. The focus is assessment, records, timing, referral and careful next steps.Open consultationFriend Pressure ConsultationFor people being pushed by friends, partners or events. Corey can help you pause, check motives and decide without pressure.Open consultation

Why Does The Consultation Come First?

Cosmetic decisions should not be made from a fixed menu. The same visible concern can have different causes in different people. A line may relate to movement, skin quality, expression pattern, facial support, lighting, recent stress or previous treatment. A lower face concern may relate to structure, volume change, skin laxity, anatomy, weight change or something outside the clinic scope.

The consultation gives Corey time to separate those possibilities before discussing whether treatment planning belongs in the conversation. That is safer than choosing a treatment name from a list and trying to make the face fit the booking.

What Can The Appointment Decide?

The appointment can decide what is likely contributing to the concern, whether the concern is within clinic scope, whether treatment planning is appropriate to discuss, whether more information is needed and whether timing makes sense. It can also decide that waiting, referral, monitoring, skin care discussion, review of previous treatment or no treatment is the more responsible option.

That is why a consultation can still be useful when treatment is not recommended. A good appointment should leave you clearer about the decision, not pressured toward a procedure.

Which Consultation Pathway Might Fit?

The table below is a practical starting map. It is not a ranking and it does not decide suitability. Corey still needs to assess the concern, medical context, timing, expectations and risk before any treatment discussion.

What Happens During The Appointment?

Corey begins by asking what you have noticed and what you want the consultation to clarify. He may review medical history, medicines, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, recent illness, skin condition, dental work, previous cosmetic treatment, photographs where relevant, upcoming events and any timing pressures.

The clinical assessment considers the concern in the wider facial context. This helps avoid planning around one feature while missing the structure, movement, skin quality or support pattern that influences it.

What Should I Bring?

Bring a current medicine list, allergy information, relevant medical history, previous cosmetic treatment details if known and questions you want answered. If you have photos that show how a concern changes in normal lighting over time, they may help explain your concern, but they do not replace assessment.

You do not need to arrive with perfect terminology. It is enough to explain what bothers you, what you want to understand, what you want to avoid and how cautious you want the process to be.

Can Treatment Happen On The Same Day?

Sometimes. Core Aesthetics is consultation led, not treatment avoidant. If treatment is suitable and appropriate on the day, this can be discussed with Corey during your appointment.

Same day treatment should only be considered when assessment supports it, medical suitability is clear, expectations are realistic, consent is informed, timing is sensible and there is no reason to wait. If you need more time, if information is missing or if Corey believes delaying is safer, waiting is an appropriate outcome.

When Might Corey Recommend Waiting Or No Treatment?

Waiting or no treatment may be recommended when risk outweighs likely benefit, expectations are unrealistic, the concern is outside scope, timing is unsuitable, the skin is not ready, previous treatment needs review, the patient feels pressured or the assessment suggests treatment would not support facial balance.

A no treatment recommendation can be frustrating, but it is also a trust signal. A consultation led clinic must be willing to slow down, simplify or decline treatment when proceeding would not serve the patient.

How Are Consent, Risks And Limits Discussed?

Consent is more than signing a form. It means the recommendation, risks, limitations, alternatives, costs, aftercare, review pathway and the option of waiting or doing nothing have been explained clearly enough for a calm decision.

Risk varies by treatment area and by patient. Corey will not promise a particular appearance, duration or degree of change. The consultation should make the limits visible before any decision is made.

How Can I Verify The Practitioner And Clinic?

Core Aesthetics is located at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Consultations are conducted by Corey Anderson RN, Registered Nurse, Ahpra NMW0001047575, in a single practitioner clinic model. You can check practitioner and clinic details on the Core Aesthetics verification page or contact the clinic on 0491 706 705.

This page was reviewed on 6 June 2026 for general education, consultation clarity and advertising compliance. It is not medical advice and cannot decide whether treatment is suitable for you.

Where Should I Go Next?

If you are unsure where to begin, read the start here consultation guide. For the broader Melbourne overview, read aesthetic consultation Melbourne and the consultation guide Melbourne.

For decision support, read treatment suitability assessment, how informed consent works, patient safety in aesthetic consultation and why a practitioner may recommend no treatment. If you are ready to ask about suitability, use the booking link or contact Core Aesthetics.

General Information Only

This page provides general information for adults considering a consultation at Core Aesthetics. It is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation or substitute for personalised clinical advice. Individual suitability, consent, timing, aftercare and whether same day treatment is appropriate require consultation with Corey.