Core Aesthetics · Oakleigh
Lip consultation near Dingley Village
A lip consultation can help you distinguish fullness, outline and profile, then discuss whether any change is appropriate for you. Adults from Dingley Village can attend Core Aesthetics at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. The initial consultation is free, usually 30 minutes, and does not require you to choose a treatment or lip size beforehand.
Do I mean more volume, a clearer outline or a different profile?
These describe different concerns. Fullness is how substantial the lips look. Definition is how clearly you see their outline, including the double curve at the centre of the upper lip, known as the Cupid’s bow. Projection describes how far the lips sit forward in side view.
Point to the part you mean and explain what you would like to keep. You may like the overall fullness but have a question about the upper outline, or like the front view but want to understand the profile. Describing that distinction helps avoid turning every lip question into a request for larger lips.
Why look at the lips while talking and smiling?
The consultation considers how the lips look at rest and during expression, alongside the surrounding mouth and your health history. The upper-lip border is connected to the muscles beneath it; a histological study of upper-lip musculature describes those structural relationships. It is anatomy evidence, not proof that a chosen outline can be recreated.
A reference photograph can help explain a preference, but it should not set a fixed size, ratio or shape for your face. Ask what a proposed change would look like from the front and side and whether it would alter a feature you already like. The lip consultation guide explains the wider assessment.
What if my lips mainly feel dry or rough?
Describe discomfort separately from shape. For dry, chapped lips, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends a non-irritating balm, avoiding licking or picking, and stopping products that burn or sting. Persistent dryness despite care deserves medical advice rather than an assumption that volume is the answer.
Tell the practitioner about cracking, soreness or a reaction to a product, including when it began. Do not conceal an active problem to keep a cosmetic appointment; call first if you are unsure whether to attend.
What should I understand before deciding on care?
Ask which part of your concern an option is intended to address and what is likely to remain unchanged. Explain if you want to avoid a larger overall appearance or a change in profile. A subtle intended change still requires an honest discussion of the procedure’s risks and recovery, not an assurance that it is risk-free.
The Ahpra practitioner guidelines require assessment and informed consent, including alternatives. Ask for the full cost and aftercare arrangements before agreeing. Taking time, choosing no treatment or seeking another opinion are legitimate next steps.
Where do I attend from Dingley Village?
The appointment is at Core Aesthetics inside BeautyTHEQUE, 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166, not at a Dingley Village branch. Open directions from Dingley Village and adjust the origin to your address. For public transport, use the Transport Victoria journey planner and check connections and disruptions.
Enter directly from Atherton Road; there is one step. Street parking is at the front and a car park is opposite, subject to availability. Phone 0491 706 705 to discuss access before travelling.
Consultation, review and booking costs
Consultations are with Corey Anderson, Registered Nurse, Ahpra registration NMW0001047575; see our verification guide. The initial consultation is free and usually 30 minutes. You can attend for questions only. Any treatment is charged separately after assessment and agreement on cost.
Review is usually around two weeks later. Attendance is free, while additional treatment is charged. Consider that possible return visit when planning care. Amex, Mastercard, Visa and cash are accepted with no surcharge; cancellation is free with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Appointments are preferred, not mandatory. Check live availability or read the arrival guide.
Questions you may still have
Can I discuss lip definition without asking for bigger lips?
Yes. Explain whether you mean the outline, Cupid’s bow, fullness or side profile, and identify features you want to keep. Assessment comes before deciding whether any change is appropriate.
Do I have to bring a reference photograph?
No. You can simply point to the feature and explain your concern. If you bring a photograph, use it to communicate a preference, not as a promised result.
Should I book a volume consultation for dry lips?
Dryness and lip volume are different questions. Mention persistent roughness, cracking or soreness and seek medical advice if it is not settling, rather than assuming a cosmetic change will solve it.
Does the free initial appointment include treatment?
The initial consultation is free and usually 30 minutes. Any treatment requires separate assessment, consent and agreed cost; you can attend for information only.
Discuss your concern in Oakleigh
Core Aesthetics, 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166, within BeautyTHEQUE. Initial consultations are free and usually take 30 minutes. Check live appointment availability or call 0491 706 705.