Tell Corey Anderson RN about every prescription medicine, pharmacy product, vitamin, supplement and herbal product you use before aesthetic care is discussed. Bring a current list or clear product photos. Do not stop or change prescribed medicine for a cosmetic appointment unless the clinician who prescribed it advises you to.
A clear list makes the conversation easier
You do not need to decide which products matter before you arrive. Bring the full picture and let Corey ask the useful follow-up questions. A written list, a pharmacy list or clear photos of labels are all practical ways to prepare.
This page owns the medicine and supplement conversation. For the wider appointment checklist, including health history, earlier care and questions, use the consultation preparation guide.
What belongs on your list?
Your regular medicines
Include names, doses and when you take them. A pharmacy printout can help if the list is long.
Recent non-prescription products
Mention pain relief, cold and flu products, sleep aids and anything else used recently.
Vitamins and herbal products
Include vitamins, minerals, oils, herbal blends and other supplements, even when they feel unrelated.
Changes and reactions
Note new products, allergies, side effects, recent illness and any clinician who manages an important prescription.
Bring the details you have
A useful history does not have to be beautifully organised. Bring the medicine name and dose if you know them, or show Corey the packet, label, pharmacy list or a clear photo. Include products used every day and those taken only occasionally.
If something has changed recently, mention when it started and why. Corey can then understand the context without asking you to make a medical judgement before the appointment.
What can the review help decide?
The history is clear
Corey can discuss suitability, consent, material risks and the next step that fits the assessment.
More information would help
A product label, dose, recent change or earlier reaction may need to be confirmed before planning goes further.
A prescribing decision is involved
Your GP, prescribing clinician or pharmacist remains the right person to advise on changing an important medicine.
Keep prescribed medicine decisions with your prescriber
Do not stop, pause or change prescribed medicine simply to prepare for an aesthetic appointment. If a medicine raises a timing or risk question, Corey can explain why it matters and whether more information, more time or a conversation with the prescribing clinician is appropriate.
Supplements count as part of your health history
Vitamins, minerals and herbal products are easy to leave off a medicine list because they may feel like part of an everyday routine. They still belong in the conversation. The Therapeutic Goods Administration advises that complementary medicines can interact with other medicines and may affect medical procedures.
Share the product name, ingredients where available, the amount you take and how often you use it. Corey can consider whether it is relevant to interactions, bleeding or bruising questions, recovery planning or the need for advice from another clinician.
A simple appointment checklist
| Bring or mention | A practical way to prepare | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Current prescriptions | Write the names and doses, or bring a pharmacy list. | Corey can see the full health context before discussing suitability or timing. |
| Pharmacy products | Include products used recently as well as regular items. | Occasional use can still be relevant to the questions asked in consultation. |
| Supplements and herbs | Bring clear label photos if the ingredients are difficult to remember. | The exact product is more useful than a broad description. |
| Recent changes | Note when a product started, stopped or changed and who advised it. | Timing and prescriber involvement may shape the next conversation. |
| Reactions or allergies | Share what happened and when, even if you are unsure it was related. | Corey can ask focused questions and decide whether another clinical pathway is needed. |
When another conversation should come first
Contact your GP, prescribing clinician or pharmacist when you need personal advice about starting, stopping or changing medicine. If you feel unwell, have a new or worsening symptom, or are concerned about a reaction, seek appropriate medical advice rather than waiting for a routine aesthetic appointment.
An aesthetic consultation can still be useful when the question is what information Corey needs and whether planning should continue, wait or move to another care pathway.
What to expect when you visit Corey
You will meet directly with Corey for a calm, private review of what you take, what has changed and what you want the appointment to clarify.
Corey reviews the information with your health history and goals, then explains whether further planning, more information, another clinician’s advice, waiting or no aesthetic treatment is the appropriate next step. Same day treatment is not automatic.
Bring the list you have, and we can start there
You can use the visit to organise the information, ask questions and understand whether any further planning is appropriate.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- You take prescription, over-the-counter or complementary medicines and want to know what to disclose
- You want safety-led planning before same day treatment is considered
- You understand medicine decisions may need input from a GP, prescribing doctor or pharmacist
- You are 18 or older and want individual clinical assessment
This may not be for you if
- You want instructions to stop or change prescribed medicine without your prescriber
- You have bleeding symptoms, allergy symptoms, sudden illness or feel unwell and need medical advice first
- You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding and are seeking elective cosmetic treatment
- You have an active infection, unhealed skin or an unresolved health concern in the area to be assessed
Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Should I stop prescribed medicines before cosmetic treatment?
No. Do not stop, pause or change a prescribed medicine unless your prescribing doctor tells you to. Corey needs to know what you take so risk, timing and suitability can be assessed properly.
Why do medicines matter before a cosmetic consultation?
Medicines can affect bruising, bleeding, healing, allergy history, skin reactions, dizziness and whether treatment should wait. They belong in the assessment before any treatment decision.
Should I mention vitamins and herbal products?
Yes. Vitamins, minerals, herbal products and other complementary medicines can still matter. Bring the product names or photos so Corey can review them as part of your history.
What if I take blood-thinning medicine?
Tell Corey before treatment is considered. Blood-thinning medicines can be essential for serious medical reasons, so any change must be discussed with the prescribing doctor rather than decided in a cosmetic appointment.
Can over-the-counter pain relief change the discussion?
It can. Some pharmacy medicines may affect bleeding risk or interact with other treatments, so mention what you have taken recently, including non-prescription pain relief and cold or flu products.
What if I forget to mention a medicine or supplement?
Contact the clinic as soon as you remember. It is safer to pause planning and clarify the information than to proceed with incomplete history.
Can treatment still be discussed on the same day?
Some adults may be suitable for same day treatment discussion, but only after assessment, informed consent and Corey deciding that medicines, supplements, health history and timing do not create a reason to delay.
What should I bring to help the medicine review?
Bring a current medicine list, supplement list, product photos, allergy history, previous reaction details and the name of your usual GP or prescribing doctor if relevant.
Clinical references
- Ahpra guidelines for registered health practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures
- Ahpra guidelines for advertising higher risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures
- Ahpra public register of practitioners
- TGA advertising health services and cosmetic injections FAQ
- TGA advertising health services that involve therapeutic goods
- Understanding complementary medicines