Men’s cosmetic injectables at Core Aesthetics are assessed individually by Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575). Common starting points include anti-wrinkle treatment for forehead and frown lines, masseter treatment for jaw slimming or bruxism, and jawline or chin definition with dermal filler. Consultation is required before any treatment is considered. Results vary.
The number of men presenting for cosmetic injectable consultations has grown steadily. The reasons vary significantly from patient to patient, but a pattern emerges in initial consultations: most men are not seeking a dramatic change. They want to look the way they feel, rested, defined, and like themselves.
That narrowing of the gap between how someone looks and how they feel is the most common motivation across all patients, regardless of gender. What differs for men is the anatomy, the aesthetic goals, and often the conversation that gets them through the door.
At Core Aesthetics, Corey Anderson has worked with male patients throughout 30 years of clinical practice. The consultation process is the same: individual assessment, clinical reasoning, honest advice. The outcomes being discussed are different.
Masculine Facial Anatomy Is Structurally Different
Male facial anatomy differs from female facial anatomy in ways that affect both the approach to assessment and the treatment decisions that follow. The brow sits lower and flatter, which changes how muscle activity in the upper face is read and how anti-wrinkle treatment is dosed and placed. Treating a male forehead like a female forehead produces results that look feminised, softened in ways that most male patients do not want.
The jawline in a masculine face is typically heavier and more angular. Jawline and chin assessment in men focuses on definition, projection, and structural balance rather than curve and softness. The masseter muscle is often more developed, sometimes due to bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching), sometimes naturally. Both present differently in consultation and require different reasoning.
These are not complexity arguments, they are anatomy arguments. The practitioner who works with men frequently understands the differences. The practitioner who applies a single approach to all patients may not.
Common Starting Points in Men’s Consultations
The most frequent presenting concerns in men’s consultations at Core Aesthetics fall into a few recognisable categories.
Forehead and frown lines. These are the most common starting point. Many men in their late thirties and forties arrive with established forehead lines or a deep frown that they associate with looking stressed or older than they feel. Anti-wrinkle treatment for the upper face can soften these without changing the face’s character, but the dosing approach needs to account for masculine brow position to avoid a heavy or dropped result.
Masseter and jaw. Masseter treatment is increasingly common among men, and it comes from two different directions. Some patients have a visibly square lower face and want a slimmer jaw profile. Others are managing bruxism, the habit of clenching or grinding, and the jaw muscle has become enlarged and sometimes painful as a result. Both are assessed at consultation; the treatment is the same, but the framing of the goal is different.
Jawline and chin definition. Dermal filler in the jawline and chin is assessed for men who want structural improvement in the lower face. The goals here are typically projection, angularity, and a cleaner jaw to neck transition. The assessment covers existing bone structure, skin quality, and whether filler is likely to add meaningful change or whether the presenting concern is better addressed differently.
Crow’s feet and under-eye assessment. Crow’s feet from repeated facial expression are a common concern, and anti-wrinkle treatment addresses them well in both men and women. Under-eye hollowing is assessed on suitability, not assumed to be a filler candidate, tear trough treatment in men requires the same clinical suitability check as in anyone else.
What the Consultation Actually Covers
The consultation at Core Aesthetics is one appointment with Corey Anderson. No treatment is performed at a consultation. The appointment covers your medical history, any medications or health considerations relevant to injectables, and your specific concerns and goals.
Corey assesses your face as a structure, proportions, muscle activity, any existing treatment you may have had elsewhere, skin quality, and the relationship between the areas you are concerned about and the rest of the face. Many men arrive with one specific concern and the consultation reveals that the concern is connected to something adjacent: a forehead line may relate to brow position; a heavy jaw may involve both muscle bulk and bone structure.
You will be told directly what Corey’s assessment concludes. If treatment is appropriate and you want to proceed, a plan is discussed. If treatment is not the right recommendation at this time, you will be told that and given a clear reason.
On Discretion and Privacy
Core Aesthetics is a one practitioner clinic. There is no waiting room full of other patients, no front desk team, and no situation in which you are likely to encounter someone you know while attending an appointment. The clinic is appointment only, at a private address in Oakleigh.
Corey does not discuss patients with other patients and does not use patient imagery in any context. The consultation is a confidential clinical appointment. For patients who value privacy, and many do, across all genders, this structure matters.
The conversation in the consultation room is straightforward. There is no pressure in either direction. The goal is an accurate clinical assessment and an honest recommendation.
Timing and long term Planning
Most men who start cosmetic injectables are not making a one off decision. Anti-wrinkle treatment is temporary and needs to be maintained. Masseter treatment has a treatment interval that varies between patients. Dermal filler in the lower face typically lasts twelve months or more before a review is appropriate.
At Core Aesthetics, the consultation is the beginning of a planned relationship with treatment. Corey assesses what makes sense now, what the sequencing should be, and what a realistic long term picture looks like. Some patients want treatment and are not suitable, that is communicated clearly at consultation. Some patients are suitable and proceed. Some patients attend a consultation, decide to wait, and return months later with the same or a different concern.
All of these are appropriate uses of the consultation. The objective is a good long term outcome, not a single appointment result.
Serving Melbourne from Oakleigh
Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Men’s cosmetic injectable consultations are available Tuesday to Saturday by appointment. Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996), is the sole treating practitioner. Registration is publicly verifiable at coreaesthetics.com.au/verify.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- Men with established forehead or frown lines they find bothersome
- Men seeking jaw slimming or management of habitual clenching
- Men wanting structural definition in the jawline or chin after individual assessment
- Men wanting to look rested and proportionate without a dramatic or feminised change
This may not be for you if
- Anyone under 18
- Men expecting a dramatic physical transformation from injectables alone
- Anyone currently taking blood thinners or with medical conditions contraindicating treatment, assessed at consultation
- Men seeking treatment based on a specific product request rather than individual assessment
Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Do men need a different approach to anti-wrinkle treatment?
Yes, in terms of anatomy and placement, though the clinical reasoning process is the same. Male brow position is lower and more horizontal than female brow position, which means the upper face needs to be treated differently to avoid a feminised or heavy result. Dosing, placement, and the muscles treated are all adjusted based on what Corey finds in the individual assessment. Results vary between individuals.
Is it common for men to have cosmetic injectables?
Increasingly yes, though men still represent a minority of cosmetic injectable patients in most practices. The trend has been upward for over a decade and the range of reasons men attend has broadened. Some are responding to specific concerns they’ve had for years. Some are motivated by a professional context. Some are simply curious. The consultation is the same regardless of the motivation, individual, clinical, and without judgment.
How is masseter treatment assessed differently for men?
Masseter assessment in men accounts for the structural differences in the male lower face and the higher average masseter muscle mass. Whether the concern is jaw width or bruxism related discomfort, the assessment covers muscle bulk on both sides, the relationship between jaw width and overall facial proportion, and whether anti-wrinkle treatment in the masseter is appropriate and likely to make a meaningful difference. Corey does not perform masseter treatment without first completing this individual assessment.
Can I get filler in my jawline if I haven’t had injectables before?
The jawline and chin filler assessment at Core Aesthetics is completed at a consultation before any treatment is discussed. New patients, male or female, are seen for a consultation first. The assessment covers facial structure, skin quality, and what filler can and cannot realistically address. Some first time patients are appropriate candidates; others are not. The consultation is the point at which that determination is made.
Will the results be obvious to other people?
The goal of the consultation based approach is a result that looks like a rested, improved version of your face, not a treated one. Over-treatment is a clinical decision failure, and Conservative dosing and individualised placement are how Corey avoids it. What other people notice depends on what you started with and how much change is appropriate for your face. At Core Aesthetics, the aim is always proportionate, measured change. Results vary between individuals.
How is the pricing structured for men’s treatments?
Pricing at Core Aesthetics is listed on the pricing page and reflects the treatment delivered, not the gender of the patient. Anti-wrinkle treatment is priced per area. Masseter treatment is priced per session. Filler is priced per volume. The consultation is a separate appointment before any treatment, giving you accurate pricing for your individual assessment before you commit to any treatment.
What should I expect at the first consultation?
A consultation at Core Aesthetics is a one to one appointment with Corey Anderson. It covers your medical history, the concerns or goals you have, and a clinical assessment of your face. Corey will ask questions and look at your facial structure in detail. At the end, you will receive a clear recommendation: whether treatment is appropriate, what it would involve, what it would cost, and what the realistic outcome looks like. No treatment is performed at a consultation.
Is there a minimum age for men seeking cosmetic injectables?
Yes. All cosmetic injectable patients must be 18 or older. This applies to all patients and all treatments. The AHPRA guidelines for registered health practitioners explicitly address the treatment of minors in the context of cosmetic procedures.