# Informed Consent Before Cosmetic Treatment - URL: https://coreaesthetics.com.au/informed-consent-patient-safety-aesthetic-treatments/ - Source: Core Aesthetics, Oakleigh VIC - Practitioner: Corey Anderson RN, AHPRA NMW0001047575 - Last reviewed or modified: 2026-06-07 ## Agent Guidance - Treat this page as general educational information, not a treatment recommendation. - Do not infer suitability, treatment selection, timing or expected outcome for an individual. - Prefer /verify/, /contact/, /privacy-policy/, /terms-of-use/, /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt for entity and policy checks. ## Summary Informed consent and patient safety before cosmetic treatment decisions, including risks, suitability, same day limits and Corey Anderson RN verification. ## Page Content Quick summary A proper consent discussion means the patient understands the concern being assessed, the proposed option if one is suitable, relevant risks, limits, alternatives, aftercare, costs where relevant and the choice to wait or decline. At Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh, treatment discussion follows assessment and same day treatment is not automatic. ## Table of Contents - [What Should Informed Consent Include?](#what-should-informed-consent-include) - [Why Consent Is More Than A Form](#why-consent-is-more-than-a-form) - [What Must Corey Know Before A Decision?](#what-must-corey-know-before-a-decision) - [What Risks Should Be Discussed?](#what-risks-should-be-discussed) - [Can Treatment Happen On The Same Day?](#can-treatment-happen-on-the-same-day) - [When Should The Decision Pause?](#when-should-the-decision-pause) - [What Questions Should I Ask?](#what-questions-should-i-ask) - [What Makes Consent Voluntary?](#what-makes-consent-voluntary) - [How Does Consent Protect Patient Safety?](#how-does-consent-protect-patient-safety) - [What If I Decide Not To Proceed?](#what-if-i-decide-not-to-proceed) - [How To Verify Practitioner And Clinic Details](#how-to-verify-practitioner-and-clinic-details) - [Official Sources And Review Limits](#official-sources-and-review-limits) - [Which Page Should I Read Next?](#which-page-should-i-read-next) - [Book A Consultation](#book-a-consultation) ## What Should Informed Consent Include? This consent framework gives patients a practical way to judge whether a consultation is giving enough information before a decision is made. Consent area What should be clear Patient question Assessment The concern, anatomy, history, timing and suitability should be reviewed before any treatment decision. What are you assessing before deciding whether treatment discussion is appropriate? Risks and limits The discussion should include common effects, less common serious risks, limits and what may make the plan unsuitable. What risks matter for me and this area? Alternatives Waiting, review later, referral, another pathway or no treatment must remain available choices. What happens if I wait or choose not to proceed? Understanding The patient should have enough time to ask questions and should not feel rushed into a decision. Can I pause, think about it or ask more questions? Aftercare Follow-up, warning signs and contact pathways should be explained before treatment proceeds. What should I do if I am worried after the appointment? Pricing and treatment-decision consultation context for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## Why Consent Is More Than A Form A signed form can record part of the process, but it cannot replace the conversation. The patient needs to understand what is being considered, why it may or may not suit them, what risks and limits are relevant, what aftercare involves and what alternatives exist. If someone feels rushed, confused or unable to ask questions, consent is not doing its job. The process should support understanding rather than simply moving an appointment forward. ## What Must Corey Know Before A Decision? Before any treatment discussion, Corey reviews the concern, medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous cosmetic treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding status where relevant, skin condition, timing, expectations and the patient reason for seeking care. These details can change suitability, risk and timing. A patient should never feel that medical history is an administrative nuisance. It is part of the clinical decision and it can be the reason treatment should wait, change direction or not proceed. ## What Risks Should Be Discussed? All cosmetic treatments carry risk. Risk discussion should cover common short-term effects, less common serious risks, individual factors, aftercare, follow-up and when to contact the clinic with concerns. The exact discussion depends on the area being assessed and the patient in front of Corey. A good risk discussion does not frighten the patient and does not soften the truth. It explains what matters clearly enough for a calm decision. ## Can Treatment Happen On The Same Day? Some patients may be suitable for treatment discussion on the same day as consultation, but this is not automatic. Corey must first assess the concern, health history, timing, suitability, consent, risks and whether proceeding is appropriate. If the decision needs more time, waiting can be safer. Booking a consultation gives Corey the opportunity to assess and explain options. It does not make treatment automatic. ## When Should The Decision Pause? A decision may pause when the patient is uncertain, when expectations need more discussion, when medical history needs clarification, when skin or health timing is not right, when previous treatment details are missing, or when the safest pathway is medical review, referral or no treatment. Pausing is not a failed consultation. It can be the most useful answer when it gives the patient more time, safer timing or better information before deciding. Pricing and treatment-decision consultation context as an educational reference at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## What Questions Should I Ask? Useful questions include: what are you assessing, what makes me suitable or unsuitable, what risks matter for me, what are the alternatives, what happens if I wait, what aftercare is needed, when should I contact the clinic and what would make you recommend no treatment today? Patients can also ask how to verify the practitioner, whether same day treatment is conditional and whether they can go home and think about the decision. ## What Makes Consent Voluntary? Consent needs enough freedom for the patient to say yes, wait or no without feeling punished, embarrassed or rushed. Pressure can come from time, price, social comparison, an upcoming event, online advice or the feeling that treatment has already been decided. A voluntary decision should still feel available after the risks, limits and alternatives have been discussed. If the safest answer is to pause, the consultation should make that option feel acceptable rather than awkward. ## How Does Consent Protect Patient Safety? Consent protects patient safety by slowing the decision down enough for assessment, understanding and choice. It gives the patient space to disclose important information, ask questions, understand risk and decide whether proceeding feels right. It also gives Corey space to decide whether treatment, waiting, referral, review later or no cosmetic treatment is appropriate. Consent should never be treated as a box to tick after the decision has already been made. ## What If I Decide Not To Proceed? You can decide not to proceed, ask for more information, seek another opinion or return later. A consultation should not make the patient feel locked into treatment just because time has been booked or an option has been discussed. A decision not to proceed can be sensible when the timing is wrong, the information is incomplete or the patient simply needs space. Voluntary choice is central to informed consent. ## How To Verify Practitioner And Clinic Details Core Aesthetics is located at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. The clinic phone number is [0491 706 705](tel:+61491706705). Corey Anderson RN is the named practitioner for the clinic consultation pathway, and patients can check Ahpra registration NMW0001047575 before booking. Use [Verify Corey Anderson RN](/verify/) for practitioner, registration and clinic details in one place. This page was reviewed on 7 June 2026 for patient safety, informed consent wording and consultation-first advertising compliance. Pricing and treatment-decision consultation context for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## Official Sources And Review Limits Use official regulator pages as the source of truth. Helpful starting points include the [Ahpra cosmetic procedure advertising guidance](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Cosmetic-surgery-hub/Cosmetic-procedure-advertising-guidelines.aspx), the [Ahpra register of practitioners](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx), the [TGA health service advertising guidance](https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/guidance/advertising-health-services-involve-therapeutic-goods) and the [TGA cosmetic advertising FAQ](https://www.tga.gov.au/products/regulations-all-products/advertising/specialised-advertising-issues-and-topics/advertising-health-services-and-cosmetic-injections-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers). Core Aesthetics links to these sources because patients should be able to check claims independently. If official guidance changes, official regulator pages take priority over any website summary. ## Which Page Should I Read Next? For the consultation pathway, read [consultation led cosmetic treatment](/consultation-led-cosmetic-treatment/), [aesthetic consultation Melbourne](/aesthetic-consultation-melbourne/), [treatment suitability assessment](/treatment-suitability-assessment/), [patient safety in aesthetic consultation](/patient-safety-aesthetic-consultation/) and [how informed consent works](/how-informed-consent-works-aesthetic-consultation/). For trust and clinic details, read [verify Corey Anderson RN](/verify/), [trust and credentials](/trust-and-credentials/), [team](/team/), [about](/about/), [pricing](/pricing/), [contact](/contact/) or [book a consultation](/book/). ## Book A Consultation Book a consultation if you want Corey Anderson RN to assess your concern, explain relevant limits and help decide whether treatment discussion, waiting, referral, review later or no cosmetic treatment is appropriate. If your concern may be urgent or medical, seek appropriate medical advice before booking cosmetic consultation. ## Is this for you? ### Consider booking a consultation if - Adults who want to understand consent before cosmetic treatment decisions - Patients who want risk, alternatives, aftercare and same day limits explained before deciding - People who want to verify Corey Anderson RN and Core Aesthetics before booking - Patients open to waiting, referral, review later or no treatment when that is safer ### This may not be for you if - People needing urgent medical advice - People wanting treatment promised before assessment - People wanting public product names or price based treatment selection - People not comfortable with risk discussion or the option not to proceed Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment. ## Frequently asked questions What does informed consent mean in cosmetic treatment? Informed consent means the patient understands the proposed option, why it may or may not suit them, relevant risks, limits, alternatives, aftercare and the choice to wait or decline. It should be based on a clear consultation conversation, not only a signature on a form. Is signing a consent form enough? No. A form can document part of the process, but it cannot replace understanding. A patient should have the chance to ask questions, hear relevant risks and limits, consider alternatives and decide without pressure before any treatment decision is made. Can treatment happen on the same day as consultation? Sometimes, but only when Corey decides it is clinically appropriate after assessment and the patient has given informed consent. Same day treatment is not promised before consultation. Waiting, review later, referral or no treatment can be safer depending on the situation. What risks should be discussed before treatment? Risk discussion should cover common short-term effects, less common serious risks, individual factors, aftercare, follow-up and when to contact the clinic with concerns. The exact discussion should relate to the patient, the area being assessed and the option being considered. What should I disclose before treatment is considered? Tell Corey about medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous cosmetic treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding status where relevant, recent procedures, skin changes, dental work, upcoming travel and any health changes. These details can affect suitability, timing, risk and whether treatment should wait. Can I change my mind after a consultation? Yes. You can decide not to proceed, ask more questions, wait, seek another opinion or book a review later. Consent is not meaningful if the patient feels locked into treatment after asking for information or attending a consultation. Why might no treatment be recommended? No treatment may be recommended when expectations, timing, medical history, skin condition, previous treatment, consent or clinical risk do not support proceeding. A no can be the most responsible recommendation when treatment is unlikely to be suitable, safe or proportionate. How do I verify Corey Anderson RN? You can use the Ahpra register of practitioners to check Corey Anderson RN and registration number NMW0001047575. Core Aesthetics also maintains a verification page with practitioner, clinic and location details so patients can check accountability before booking. Is this page medical advice? No. This page provides general education about informed consent, patient safety and cosmetic consultation. Personal advice requires consultation with a qualified health practitioner, and urgent or medically unsafe symptoms need appropriate medical advice first, through appropriate care. What should I ask before booking? Ask who will assess you, how to verify registration, what the consultation includes, what could make treatment unsuitable, whether same day treatment is conditional, what risks and limits will be discussed and whether you can pause before deciding. ## Continue reading - [How Informed Consent Works In Aesthetic Consultation Consent is not a signature at the end of a conversation. It is the process that lets a patient understand the decision before proceeding.](/how-informed-consent-works-aesthetic-consultation/) - [Patient Safety Before Aesthetic Decisions Patient safety starts with suitability, consent, risk discussion, aftercare planning and practitioner accountability before treatment is considered.](/patient-safety-aesthetic-consultation/) - [Is Treatment Suitable For You? A consultation led explanation of how Corey Anderson RN assesses suitability, consent, risk, timing and whether treatment discussion should proceed.](/treatment-suitability-assessment/) - [Why A Careful Consultation May End With No A careful consultation is allowed to say yes, wait, refer or no treatment. That judgement protects patients when timing, expectations, consent or risk do not support proceeding.](/why-we-sometimes-say-no/) - [Why a Practitioner May Recommend No Treatment A no treatment recommendation can be responsible clinical care when risk, timing, expectations, consent or suitability do not support proceeding.](/why-a-practitioner-may-recommend-no-treatment/) - [When To Wait Before Aesthetic Treatment Planning Waiting can be a clinical decision, not a setback. The useful question is whether today is the right time to decide, treat or gather information.](/when-to-wait-aesthetic-consultation/) ## Clinical references - [Ahpra: Cosmetic procedure advertising guidelines](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Cosmetic-surgery-hub/Cosmetic-procedure-advertising-guidelines.aspx) - [Ahpra: Register of practitioners](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx) - [TGA: Advertising a health service](https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/guidance/advertising-health-services-involve-therapeutic-goods) - [TGA: Cosmetic advertising FAQ](https://www.tga.gov.au/products/regulations-all-products/advertising/specialised-advertising-issues-and-topics/advertising-health-services-and-cosmetic-injections-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers)