Core Aesthetics · Oakleigh
How should I care for my skin between cosmetic appointments?
Once any procedure-specific restrictions have ended, keep a simple routine: gentle cleansing, moisturiser and sun protection. During recovery, use the written instructions for the care you received, including when to restart products and exercise. Attend the agreed review and contact the treating clinic sooner about worsening symptoms. Good skin care supports skin health; it cannot guarantee how long a cosmetic change will last.
What should my everyday skin care routine include?
For settled, intact skin, start with cleansing, moisturising and sun protection. You do not need a long product list.
Cleanse gently: use a mild cleanser and avoid scrubbing. Pat the skin dry.
Moisturise: use a product your skin tolerates, especially where it feels dry or tight.
Protect from UV: use shade, covering clothing, a hat and sunglasses, with broad spectrum SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreen on uncovered skin. Follow the label and reapply at least every two hours outdoors.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a simple routine; SunSmart provides Australian sun protection advice. If the area is still healing, follow your own instructions about washing and applying products first.
When can I restart my usual products or book another skin service?
Restart according to your aftercare sheet, because the answer depends on what was done and how the area is healing. If the sheet does not name your product, send the clinic its name or ingredient list and ask when it can be used again.
Check before adding exfoliating acids, scrubs, home devices, a peel, facial massage or another procedure to the same area. Do not assume an expensive product is necessary to maintain a result. The American Academy of Dermatology warns that too many products can irritate skin. Burning, persistent stinging or a new rash is a reason to stop experimenting and seek advice.
When can I exercise, swim or use a sauna?
Use the activity and heat restrictions supplied for your procedure, then ask the clinic for a return date if it is unclear. There is no single 24-hour or 48-hour rule that applies to all cosmetic care.
Describe the activity precisely: a walk, heavy weight training, swimming and a hot yoga class are different situations. If you cannot follow a restriction because of work or sport, contact the clinic for an adjusted plan. Once recovery restrictions end, there is no reason from this general guide to give up your normal exercise routine to preserve a cosmetic result.
What should I bring to my review?
Bring your main question, a short timeline of changes and the names of products or other treatments used since the appointment. If the concern comes and goes, a clear photograph taken in ordinary light can help show it.
At Core Aesthetics, review is usually around two weeks. Review attendance is free; any additional treatment is charged. The visit checks recovery and the original concern and may lead to more time, revised advice or further assessment. Two weeks is a usual review point, not a promise that every result has finished changing.
Do I need regular repeat treatment to maintain a result?
Not automatically. Arrange reassessment when the concern returns or when your practitioner advises it; the decision to repeat care should reflect the current finding and your preference. A reminder is an invitation to review, not evidence that more treatment is due.
Ask what has changed since the previous visit and what another appointment could realistically add. You can continue with skin care, wait or stop cosmetic treatment. See planning care over time for longer-term decisions.
How do I ask for aftercare advice?
Call Core Aesthetics on 0491 706 705 with the date of your appointment, the area involved, when the concern began and whether it is improving or worsening. If treatment was elsewhere, contact the treating clinic and obtain your records.
Ahpra’s practitioner guidelines require written aftercare information and arrangements for continuing care. Keep those instructions and contact details accessible. You can also read how to use an aftercare sheet or arrange a routine review.
Which changes should not wait for a routine review?
Increasing pain, spreading redness, heat, discharge or fever needs prompt clinical advice. Healthdirect lists these among signs of wound infection. Severe or unusual pain, pale, grey or blue skin colour, or new visual symptoms after cosmetic care also need urgent assessment through your aftercare pathway or an urgent medical service. Regulator guidance describes these urgent post-procedure warning signs.
Call 000 for trouble breathing, collapse, sudden loss of vision, stroke symptoms or another emergency. Do not wait for a routine booking or a clinic message reply. The complications guide explains the escalation pathway.
Questions you may still have
Will more water or an expensive serum make my result last longer?
Neither can be promised to extend an unspecified cosmetic result. Stay normally hydrated and choose skin care for your skin’s needs and tolerance. Ask for evidence about a specific claim before buying an extra product or supplement.
Does free review mean free additional treatment?
No. At Core Aesthetics, review attendance is free and usually occurs around two weeks. Any additional treatment is charged, with costs explained and agreed beforehand.
What if I lost my aftercare sheet?
Ask the treating clinic for another copy and confirm the contact and review arrangements. Tell them exactly which product, activity or symptom you need advice about. Urgent symptoms should be assessed without waiting for a replacement sheet.
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.