Jowl consultations in Melbourne

A jowl consultation is an individual assessment of the lower face, followed by a discussion of suitable options and their limits. You can bring a concern about tissue beside the chin, a softer jawline or the transition into the neck without choosing a treatment first.

At Core Aesthetics, your initial consultation with Corey Anderson RN generally takes about 30 minutes and is at no charge. There is no obligation to proceed. Any treatment has a separate cost, explained before you agree.

Same day treatment may be discussed where assessment, informed consent and the required clinical arrangements support it. A booking does not guarantee treatment. If you mainly want to understand why the change happens, start with the guide to jowls and jawline ageing.

Nonsurgical planning has limits. It cannot tighten loose skin in the same way surgery may. It cannot reposition tissue in a surgical way. It cannot make a strong neck or jowl concern disappear from every angle. If the main issue is significant skin laxity or tissue descent, honest consultation may point away from cosmetic treatment at Core Aesthetics.

Corey may recommend surgical consultation where skin laxity, jowling severity or neck involvement means a nonsurgical pathway is unlikely to address the concern responsibly. He may recommend medical review if symptoms, skin changes or health history suggest a concern outside cosmetic treatment scope.

He may recommend no treatment when expectations are unrealistic, timing is poor, previous treatment history is unclear, the concern is better addressed another way, or the risk-benefit balance does not make sense.

Core Aesthetics does not perform surgery. If you are considering that pathway, Healthdirect’s guide to cosmetic surgery explains questions to ask about qualifications, alternatives, risks, aftercare and costs. The consultation and surgery comparison can also help you prepare for separate assessments.

Corey may assess the lower face from front, side and three quarter views. He may look at the mandibular border, prejowl area, chin support, mouth corner position, midface support, cheek descent, neck transition, skin quality, skin laxity, facial movement and how the concern changes with expression.

The consultation also covers medical history, medicines, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding status where relevant, recent dental or skin work, prior cosmetic treatment, recovery needs, timing, risk tolerance, expectations and whether a referral pathway should be considered.

Tell us which view shows the change you are concerned about and what you hope to understand. Jowl position, the jawline border and chin support are related questions, but they are not interchangeable. The broader jawline assessment guide explains the different areas of the lower facial border.

Bring current medicines, allergies, relevant medical history, previous cosmetic treatment dates, clinic records if available, recent dental or skin work details, event timing and questions about risk or limits. If photos help explain what you notice, bring them as communication aids rather than targets to copy.

All cosmetic procedures carry potential risks and side effects. These vary by individual, treatment type, and medical history. Full risk information relevant to you will be discussed in detail during your consultation, before any treatment is considered.

Risk discussion depends on the plan being considered, but may include swelling, bruising, tenderness, asymmetry, visible irregularity, heaviness, dissatisfaction, infection, delayed settling, rare urgent complications, aftercare and review timing. Corey explains which risks are relevant to the person and the area being discussed.

Review matters because lower face appearance can change with swelling, expression and settling. If treatment proceeds, aftercare instructions and timing need to be understood before the decision is made. If the plan requires review and the patient cannot return, timing may need to change.

Before agreeing, ask what the proposed option could address, what would remain unchanged and how the risks apply to you. You should also understand alternatives, including waiting or no treatment, the full cost, aftercare and who to contact with a concern. Use the four questions before agreeing to guide that discussion.

Core Aesthetics is inside BeautyTHEQUE at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. The entrance is directly on Atherton Road, with one step into the store. There is street parking out the front and a large car park across the road; check signs and availability. Contact us before travelling if the step may affect your visit.

Open the clinic in Google Maps. Call 0491 706 705 or email support@coreaesthetics.com.au for booking and access questions. Appointments are preferred but not mandatory; use online availability to choose a time.

Corey Anderson is a Registered Nurse, Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. Verify practitioner and clinic details before booking.

Reviews are offered two weeks after treatment and are free to attend. Fees apply if extra treatment is required. We accept Amex, Mastercard, Visa and cash, with no surcharges. Cancellation is free with at least 24 hours’ notice. See pricing and appointment information for the full policy.

Book to discuss your own lower face concern, what an assessment can establish and which next step is appropriate. You can take time to consider the information before deciding.

Check appointment availability

Page updated 25 September 2026. General information only, not a diagnosis or personal recommendation. Clinical responsibility: Corey Anderson RN.