Prepare for a cosmetic consultation by bringing a current health history, medicine and supplement list, allergy details, notes about previous cosmetic care, relevant skin changes, timing constraints and the questions you want answered. Keep prescribed medicines and normal health routines unchanged unless your treating clinician advises otherwise. You do not need to choose a treatment before the appointment.
A little preparation makes the visit easier
You do not need to arrive with a treatment choice or perfectly organised records. A short list of your health details, previous cosmetic care, skin changes and questions gives Corey a useful place to begin.
The aim is simple: help you feel heard, give the assessment enough context and leave room for a decision that is not rushed. Your appointment may lead to a plan, more time, another type of care or information only.
Your four-part preparation checklist
Bring the current picture
Note medical conditions, allergies, recent illness and any health change that may be relevant.
List what you use
Include prescribed medicines, pharmacy products, vitamins, supplements and herbal products.
Gather earlier care details
Dates, areas discussed, clinic records and any concern after earlier cosmetic care can help.
Write down what matters
Bring the questions you want answered about choices, limits, costs, aftercare and review.
Bring the full health picture
Bring a current medicine and supplement list, or clear photographs of labels if that is easier. Include allergies, relevant medical history, recent illness, skin infection or irritation, and any medical or dental care Corey should know about.
Do not stop or change prescribed medicine for a cosmetic appointment unless the clinician who prescribed it advises you to. If you want a more detailed list, the medicine and supplement guide explains what to record.
If you cannot remember every date or name, say what you do know. Honest uncertainty is more useful than a guess.
Keep your routine, make a few notes
Do not make health changes yourself
Continue prescribed care and ordinary health routines unless your treating clinician has given different advice.
Record what has changed
Write down when the concern began, what makes it more noticeable and what you hope to understand.
Choose a comfortable appointment day
Consider work, travel, important events and whether you have time to discuss your questions without pressure.
You do not need to choose before you arrive
Your role is to explain what you notice and what matters to you. Corey’s role is to assess, answer questions and explain whether a next step is suitable. The practitioner question checklist can help if you want prompts.
Ahpra’s non-surgical cosmetic procedure guidelines place assessment and informed consent within the practitioner’s responsibilities. A booking is not a commitment to proceed.
Plan around skin, health and your calendar
If you feel unwell, have an active skin flare, irritation or infection, or have had a recent health change, call the clinic before attending. The conversation may still be useful, but a different date or another type of care may be more appropriate.
You can attend wearing makeup. Corey may ask for product to be removed from the area being assessed, so bring familiar makeup if you would like to reapply it. Read the focused guides on wearing makeup to consultation and skin readiness if either question is central for you.
What to bring at a glance
| Bring | A simple format | How it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Health details | A written list or phone note | Gives the assessment current, accurate context. |
| Medicines and supplements | Names, doses if known, or label photos | Supports a safe discussion without asking you to change prescribed care. |
| Previous cosmetic care | Dates, clinic records and concerns | Helps Corey understand what has happened before. |
| Your calendar | Travel, work and important events | Allows timing and follow-up practicalities to be discussed. |
| Your questions | A short priority list | Keeps the conversation centred on what you need to decide. |
When to call before you attend
Contact the clinic if you are unwell, have broken or infected skin near the area of concern, have had a significant recent health change, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are unsure whether a recent procedure or medicine change affects the visit. The team can help you decide whether to keep the appointment for discussion, move it or seek another type of care first.
For an urgent or rapidly worsening health concern, seek appropriate medical care rather than waiting for a cosmetic consultation.
What to expect when you visit Corey
You will meet directly with Corey for a calm, private conversation about your concern, health context and what you would like to understand.
Corey listens first, completes the relevant assessment and explains the choices available. If a cosmetic option is suitable, costs, material risks, aftercare and review are discussed before you decide. You are also welcome to leave with information and take more time.
Arrive prepared, then decide in your own time
Bring what you know and the questions that matter. Corey can help organise the next step without assuming that cosmetic care will follow.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- Adults preparing for a cosmetic consultation
- People organising health, medicine and previous care information
- People who want a calm checklist before meeting Corey
- People who have questions and have not chosen a cosmetic option
This may not be for you if
- Urgent or rapidly worsening health concerns
- Advice to stop or change prescribed medicine without the treating clinician
- A promise that cosmetic care will proceed
- Personal medical advice without assessment
Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
How should I prepare for a cosmetic treatment consultation?
Bring your medical history, medicine and supplement list, previous treatment details, questions, skin concerns and timing constraints. The appointment should still begin with assessment and informed consent rather than an assumption that treatment will proceed.
Should I stop prescribed medicine before my appointment?
No. Do not stop or change prescribed medicine unless your prescribing clinician has specifically advised you to do so. Bring the details to consultation so Corey can factor them into suitability and timing.
Can treatment happen on the same day?
Some patients may be suitable for treatment on the same day, but only after assessment, informed consent and Corey deciding that proceeding is clinically appropriate. Booking a consultation does not make treatment automatic.
What if I only want advice?
That is appropriate. A consultation can be used for assessment, education and planning. It may end with waiting, referral, skin preparation, records review or no treatment if that is the safer recommendation.
Should I arrive without makeup?
Clean skin is helpful, especially if treatment might be discussed, but the clinic can advise what is practical for your appointment. If makeup is present, the area may need to be cleaned before assessment.
What if I feel unwell or have a skin flare?
Contact the clinic before attending. Active illness, irritation, infection, a flare or recent medical change can alter suitability and may mean the appointment should be used for advice or rescheduled.
Is this preparation page personal medical advice?
No. It provides general education. Personal advice depends on assessment, current health information, consent, risks, timing and whether proceeding is appropriate for that individual patient.