When choosing a cosmetic injectable clinic in Oakleigh or Melbourne’s south east, the key considerations are verifiable AHPRA registration of the treating practitioner, a genuine consultation first model, transparent and compliant advertising, a clear aftercare and complication management process, and a clinical environment that prioritises individual assessment over volume.
Melbourne’s south east has grown significantly in recent years and with it the number of clinics offering cosmetic injectable services. For residents of Oakleigh, Carnegie, Chadstone, Murrumbeena, Huntingdale, Bentleigh and the broader corridor, the decision of which clinic to choose for injectable treatment is increasingly complex. More options does not mean easier decision making, particularly in a field where the range of standards is as wide as it is in cosmetic aesthetics.
This guide covers what to look for, from the clinical perspective of Corey Anderson at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh.
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Start With Verifiable AHPRA Registration
The most important single step in choosing a cosmetic injectable clinic is verifying that the treating practitioner is AHPRA registered. Cosmetic injectable products are prescription only medicines in Australia. They should only be prescribed and administered by registered health practitioners with the appropriate authorisation. You can verify any practitioner’s registration at the public register at ahpra.gov.au by searching their name. Registration status, profession, registration number and any endorsements are all publicly visible.
What This Means in Practice
A clinic that cannot or will not provide the treating practitioner’s AHPRA registration details should raise immediate concern. At Core Aesthetics, Corey Anderson’s registration number is NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996, and this information is displayed throughout the site and included in all practice documentation.
Assess the Consultation Process
The consultation is the most reliable indicator of a clinic’s clinical standards. Under the September 2025 AHPRA guidelines, every injectable prescription must be based on a real time in person or video consultation. A clinic that offers to treat you without a genuine individual assessment of your facial anatomy, medical history and goals is not meeting the required standard.
Key Considerations
At Core Aesthetics, the consultation is a genuine independent clinical appointment that precedes any treatment recommendation. It is the foundation of every treatment decision and cannot be skipped or compressed into a nominal pre treatment exchange. Read more about what a proper consultation involves in our article on questions to ask your cosmetic injector.
Read the Advertising Critically
The September 2025 AHPRA guidelines changed advertising standards for cosmetic injectable clinics significantly. Advertising that uses influencer testimonials, promises or guarantees results, uses before and after imagery, trivialises the clinical nature of the treatment, or is directed at under-18s is now non compliant. Advertising that focuses on the consultation process, practitioner credentials and clinical approach is the standard the guidelines require.
How a clinic advertises communicates its values before you have spoken to anyone there. A clinic whose marketing makes aspirational promises is communicating a different set of priorities to one whose marketing focuses on individual assessment and honest expectations. Our overview of the new AHPRA guidelines for 2025 covers the advertising changes in detail.
Consider Aftercare and Complication Management
Before booking any treatment at any clinic, understand what happens after the appointment. How do you contact the practitioner directly if you have a concern? What is the process for managing adverse events? Is there a review appointment standard practice? A clinic that has clear, direct answers to these questions is operating at a different standard to one that is vague or dismissive about post treatment support.
Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh
Core Aesthetics is located at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. The clinic serves clients from Oakleigh, Carnegie, Chadstone, Murrumbeena, Huntingdale, Bentleigh, Clayton and across south east Melbourne. All consultations and treatments are performed by Corey Anderson personally. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment. Call 0491 706 705 or book online via our booking page.
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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.
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.