First Cosmetic Consultation in Melbourne, Oakleigh

If you are considering cosmetic injectables for the first time, the first appointment is the most important one. It is where you get an honest, unfiltered clinical view of your options from someone who has assessed your face in person rather than from information gathered online or through before and after imagery. Getting this right sets the foundation for every decision that follows.

At Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh, first consultations are conducted by Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996). Corey is the sole treating practitioner at the clinic. Every client who walks through the door for the first time is seen by him personally, from the initial consultation through to any subsequent appointments.

What the First Consultation Is For

The first consultation at Core Aesthetics is not a sales appointment. It is not a step you are required to complete before treatment is offered. It is a proper clinical assessment where Corey reviews your facial anatomy as a whole, listens to your concerns without an agenda, and gives you an honest view of what is and is not appropriate for your individual situation. Some clients leave their first consultation with a clear treatment plan. Others leave having decided they are not ready or that treatment is not the right option for them at this point. Both outcomes are completely fine.

For clients who have never had any cosmetic treatment, the consultation also serves an educational purpose. You can ask any question you have about how treatments work, what the risks are, what the recovery involves and what realistic outcomes look like. There is no obligation to proceed at the end of the appointment.

What Happens During the Appointment

Corey will begin by asking about your main concern and what outcome you are hoping for. He will then conduct a clinical assessment of your facial anatomy, reviewing your skin quality, muscle activity and facial structure as a whole rather than in isolation. This matters because concerns in one area of the face are frequently related to changes in another, and understanding the full picture produces a better recommendation.

From there, Corey will discuss whether treatment is appropriate for your situation, what treatment he would recommend and why, what realistic outcomes look like for your individual face, what the risks and aftercare involve, and what the process would look like if you chose to proceed. If treatment is not appropriate, or if a different starting point than the one you came in expecting would produce a better outcome, that is what you will be told.

You can read a detailed walkthrough of what the appointment process involves in our article on what happens at an injectables consultation.

What Treatments Might Be Discussed

Depending on your concerns, treatments discussed at a first consultation may include anti wrinkle treatments for expression lines including forehead, frown lines, crows feet and masseter, dermal filler for volume restoration and structural improvement across the cheeks, jawline, chin, tear trough and lips, or hyperhidrosis treatment for excessive sweating. Not all of these will be relevant to your situation. The consultation determines what is.

For clients wanting to read more before their appointment, our overview of cosmetic injectables at Core Aesthetics covers the full treatment range and how the consultation process works.

No Pressure, No Obligation

Core Aesthetics operates a consultation first model. This means the consultation is not a formality designed to convert you into a treatment booking. It is a genuine clinical appointment with an outcome that may be “proceed with treatment,” “consider your options and come back,” or “treatment is not the right approach for your situation.” All three are valid outcomes and all three are treated with the same respect.

Located in Oakleigh, Serving Melbourne’s South East

Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Accessible from Carnegie, Chadstone, Murrumbeena, Huntingdale, Bentleigh and Clayton. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment. For guidance on choosing a clinic for your first consultation, see our guide to choosing a cosmetic clinic in Melbourne.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to prepare anything before my first consultation?

No special preparation is required. It helps to come with a clear sense of your main concern, but you do not need to have researched specific treatments in advance. Part of the consultation’s purpose is to help you understand your options.

Will I be pressured to book treatment?

No. There is no obligation to proceed with any treatment on the day or at any point afterward.

Can I have treatment on the same day as my first consultation?

In some cases yes, where assessment confirms treatment is appropriate and you wish to proceed. Many clients prefer to consider the recommendation before booking a treatment appointment.

I have never had any cosmetic treatment before. Is that fine?

Absolutely. Many clients at Core Aesthetics are first timers. The consultation is specifically designed to be educational and unhurried.

How do I book a first cosmetic consultation in Melbourne?

Book online via our booking page or call 0491 706 705. Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment.