Core Aesthetics offers dermal filler for Malvern residents at their Oakleigh clinic, approximately 15 minutes from Malvern Post Office. All treatment individually assessed by Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse NMW0001047575.
Volume is the most underestimated element of facial aesthetics.
Lines get the attention. Volume loss does the quiet work. It is the gradual change in how the face sits, how light falls across it, how the lower lid meets the cheek, that accounts for most of what people notice when they look in the mirror and think: something is different.
Dermal filler, when assessed and placed properly, addresses this. Not by adding to the face, but by restoring what has slowly changed. Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh, approximately 12 to 15 minutes south east from Malvern, approaches every filler consultation with this principle at the centre.
What Dermal Filler Is
Dermal filler at Core Aesthetics uses prescription hyaluronic acid based product, placed beneath the skin to restore volume, improve structural balance and refine facial proportions. Hyaluronic acid is a substance the body naturally produces. When used as a filler, it integrates with surrounding tissue, holds moisture, and softens gradually over time before being metabolised.
All filler used at Core Aesthetics is reversible using hyaluronidase if needed.
The Assessment: Whole Face, Not Single Area
The most consequential decision in any filler treatment is not how much product to use. It is where to begin.
What happens in the appointment
Corey Anderson assesses the face in three zones: upper (temples, forehead), mid (cheeks, tear trough, nasolabial fold), and lower (lips, chin, jawline). Changes in the mid face affect the appearance of the lower eyelid and the depth of the nasolabial fold. Changes in the lower face affect the balance of the lip and chin. Treating any area in isolation, without understanding the context of the whole face, frequently produces results that look good in one place and odd in another.
“I kept asking about my nasolabial folds. He looked at my mid face and said: ‘that is not where we need to start.’ He was right.”
About Malvern
Malvern represents the inner south eastern suburb at its most considered and refined. Glenferrie Road is home to independent boutiques, quality food and a standard of presentation that reflects the suburb’s broader aesthetic sensibility. Malvern clients who come to Core Aesthetics bring the same discernment they apply to other parts of their lives. They want treatment that is precisely right, not treatment that is merely available.
The Malvern demographic at Core Aesthetics skews toward established clients in their late thirties to fifties who are focused on long term facial maintenance rather than dramatic change. They value a practitioner who understands aging trajectories, who plans treatment with a multi year perspective, and who does not recommend more than is genuinely warranted at each appointment.
Treatment Areas Available
Volume and Structure
- Cheeks and mid face
- Temples
- Tear trough (under eyes)
Definition and Contour
- Jawline definition
- Chin projection and shape
- Nasolabial fold treatment
Lip Shaping
- Lip volume and proportion
- Border definition
- Cupid’s bow refinement
Longevity Profile
- Lips: 6 to 12 months
- Cheeks: 12 to 18+ months
- Jawline: 12 to 18 months
The Conservative Approach
At Core Aesthetics, conservative treatment planning is not a limitation. It is the clinical standard.
Why less is the starting point
Starting with less and building from a correct foundation produces better long term results than over treating in the first session. It allows for assessment of how the individual responds to product before committing to higher volumes. It reduces the risk of an obvious, overfilled appearance. And it builds a treatment history that informs subsequent appointments.
The two week review after every new filler treatment allows Corey Anderson to assess the settled result and determine whether any additional product is clinically indicated.
Getting to Core Aesthetics from Malvern
From Malvern, take Warrigal Road south from Malvern Road or High Street south east toward Oakleigh. The drive is typically 12 to 15 minutes. The Malvern tram along High Street connects to the Oakleigh train line at Caulfield for a public transport alternative.
Book online at coreaesthetics.com.au or call 0491 706 705. The clinic is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166.
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General Information Only. This article is general in nature and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. Treatment outcomes, suitability and risks vary by individual. Any medical or prescription treatment options can only be discussed and provided where clinically appropriate following an individual assessment.
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Product Selection in Dermal Filler
Not all dermal filler products are equal, and product selection significantly affects outcome. Different hyaluronic acid formulations vary in their viscosity, cohesivity (tendency to hold together), and hydrophilic behaviour (tendency to attract water). Higher cohesivity products provide structural support and are used for deep placement in areas like the cheeks and jaw. Softer, more fluid products integrate better in more superficial planes and in areas with fine tissue like the tear trough and lips.
Why product selection matters
At Core Aesthetics, Corey Anderson selects product based on the individual anatomy and the specific treatment goal. He does not use a single product for all filler treatments. The right product for the right plane in the right person is part of what distinguishes a precise, well assessed result from a generic one.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
The first appointment at Core Aesthetics is always a consultation. Not a treatment session. Not a booking that assumes treatment will happen on the day. A clinical assessment.
Corey Anderson spends the first part of the appointment taking your history. He asks about what has prompted you to explore treatment, your medical background including any medications or supplements, any prior cosmetic treatments and where they were performed, and what outcome you are hoping for.
He then assesses the face. He looks at you at rest, asks you to make specific expressions, and looks at how the muscles move and how the skin responds. He notes where lines are dynamic (only visible in motion), where they have become static (visible at rest), and what the relationship is between different areas of the face.
After the assessment, he gives you his findings. He explains what he is seeing and what he thinks is driving it, discusses what treatment can realistically address, and describes what a conservative starting approach would look like. He answers your questions directly.
No treatment is performed on the day of the initial consultation. This is a deliberate structure, not a formality. It ensures the recommendation is based on assessment, not on what the appointment is logistically set up to deliver.
About Corey Anderson
Corey Anderson is an AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575) who has held clinical registration since January 1996. That is nearly three decades of clinical practice, all of it personally applied to every consultation and treatment at Core Aesthetics.
He is the sole practitioner at the clinic. He conducts every assessment. He performs every treatment. He reviews every client at two weeks. The continuity of care across the patient relationship is total, not distributed across a rotation of practitioners.
His AHPRA registration can be verified at any time via the public register at ahpra.gov.au or through the verification page at coreaesthetics.com.au/verify.
Booking Your Consultation
To book a consultation at Core Aesthetics from Malvern, visit coreaesthetics.com.au and use the online booking link, or call 0491 706 705. You can also email support@coreaesthetics.com.au.
Initial consultations are typically 30 to 45 minutes. You will need to come with no makeup if possible, and be prepared to discuss your medical history and prior treatments. Wear your normal expression, not a relaxed or posed face, so the muscle activity pattern can be assessed accurately.
The clinic is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. On street parking is available directly on Atherton Road and the surrounding streets. Oakleigh Station on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines is a short walk from the clinic for clients travelling by public transport.
AHPRA Registration: NMW0001047575 (Nurse, registered since January 1996) | Core Aesthetics, Oakleigh VIC 3166
All prescription treatments are assessed and administered by an AHPRA registered health practitioner. Suitability is determined individually at consultation.
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General Information Only. This article is general in nature and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. Treatment outcomes, suitability and risks vary by individual. Any medical or prescription treatment options can only be discussed and provided where clinically appropriate following an individual assessment. Last reviewed April 2026 by Corey Anderson, Core Aesthetics.