Informed consent should leave you clear about what has been assessed, any suitable option being discussed, its material risks and limits, alternatives, costs, aftercare and follow-up. You should also have time to ask questions and the freedom to wait or decline. A signed form records the decision, but it does not replace understanding.
Clear information, real choice
Informed consent should leave you clear about what Corey has assessed, any suitable option being discussed, its material risks and limits, alternatives, costs, aftercare and follow-up. You should also have time to ask questions and the freedom to wait or decline.
The aim is not to turn your appointment into paperwork. It is to give you a calm, useful conversation so the decision feels understood and genuinely yours.
What should be clear before you decide?
What Corey has considered
Your concern, health history, previous care, timing and suitability should shape the conversation before any option is discussed.
What is open to you
You should understand the recommendation, reasonable alternatives and the option to wait, seek another opinion or not proceed.
What matters afterwards
Material risks, limits, aftercare, follow-up and who to contact should be clear before you make a decision.
What you need to feel ready
Questions are welcome. Consent should be voluntary, specific to you and based on information you can understand.
A signature cannot prove understanding
A form can record what was discussed and what you decided. It cannot show, by itself, that the information made sense or that you had a real opportunity to ask questions.
Corey talks through the recommendation in the context of your assessment. That includes why it may or may not suit you, material risks, realistic limits, alternatives and what support is available afterwards.
If anything feels unclear, say so. Useful consent makes room to revisit a point, use plain language and pause before a decision.
A simple check before you say yes
Can you describe the decision?
You should be able to explain what is being considered, why, and the main risks and limits in words that make sense to you.
Have your questions been answered?
Ask about alternatives, costs, aftercare, follow-up and anything that would change the recommendation or timing.
Does the decision still feel like yours?
You can ask for more time, decline, seek another opinion or return later. Booking the appointment does not commit you to care.
Taking more time is a valid next step
You do not need to make a decision simply because you are in the room. If you want to reflect, gather records or talk through another question, you can pause and return later.
For the step-by-step flow of the appointment, read how the consent conversation works. This page stays focused on what needs to be clear before you choose.
What Corey needs to understand about you
Your part of the conversation matters just as much as the information you receive. Bring a current medicine list and share allergies, health changes, previous cosmetic care, recent procedures, skin concerns and any upcoming travel or events that could affect timing.
Corey will also ask what you hope the appointment will help with and what would not feel right for you. That context supports a recommendation that is specific to your circumstances rather than a standard plan.
If important details are missing or your health has changed, the useful next step may be more information, medical review, referral or waiting.
Questions worth bringing
| Ask about | A useful question | What the answer should clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendation | What did you assess before reaching this recommendation? | How your history, concern, timing and suitability shaped the discussion. |
| Risks and limits | Which risks matter for me, and what can this option not address? | The material risks, realistic limits and factors specific to you. |
| Alternatives | What are my choices if I wait or decide not to proceed? | Whether observation, another pathway, referral or no cosmetic care is reasonable. |
| After the visit | What happens next, and who do I contact with a concern? | Costs, aftercare, follow-up, warning signs and the clinic contact pathway. |
When the conversation should pause
Pause when you feel uncertain or rushed, when a question remains unanswered, when expectations need more discussion, or when health history and previous care need clarification. Same-day care is never assumed from a booking and may not be appropriate after assessment.
The Ahpra guidelines for registered health practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures are the official reference for practitioner obligations. For broader pre-appointment safeguards, use the separate patient safety guide.
What to expect at your visit
You will meet directly with Corey for a private, unhurried conversation about your concern and what you want to understand before deciding.
Corey assesses suitability first, then discusses any reasonable option, material risks, alternatives, costs and aftercare. You can use the visit for information and questions only.
Come in for clarity, not a commitment
Meet Corey, ask what matters to you and leave with a clearer next step, whether that is a plan, more time, referral or no cosmetic care.
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.
Clinical references
- Ahpra guidelines for registered health practitioners who perform non surgical cosmetic procedures
- Ahpra advertising higher risk non surgical cosmetic procedures
- TGA advertising health services and cosmetic injections FAQ
- TGA restrictions on advertising prescription medicines to the public
- Ahpra register of practitioners