A clear first step

Start Here: Prepare For An Aesthetic Consultation

You do not need to know which treatment to ask for. Choose the kind of help you need today, then use the private note builder to prepare questions in your own words.

Quick summary

You do not need to choose a treatment before an aesthetic consultation. Use this page to find the right information, prepare private notes and questions, or identify when a concern needs a different or more urgent pathway.

You Can Begin With A Question, Not An Answer

Many people reach a clinic website knowing what they have noticed but not knowing the name of a treatment, whether treatment is relevant or which page they should trust. That is a reasonable place to begin.

This page is designed to reduce that pressure. It helps you choose the information you need and prepare for a useful conversation. It does not turn your answers into a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation.

A worthwhile consultation can give you clearer questions, explain why an option may or may not fit, identify information that is still missing, or confirm that waiting is reasonable. You are allowed to leave with information only.

Choose What You Need Today

Choose the sentence that feels closest to where you are now. If you are looking for what we help with, use the concerns route. Each option leads to a focused page, while the deeper treatment and suburb network remains available through the hub pages.

I want to understand a concern

Browse the main concern and treatment-information hub without assuming any option is suitable.

I am researching risks

Read how safety, practitioner scope, consent, advertising and review should shape a decision.

I am ready to book

Open the live booking list to choose an appointment and see current availability.

Build Your Private Consultation Notes

Private browser tool

Bring the details you do not want to forget.

Your answers stay on this page. They are not saved, sent to Core Aesthetics or used to assess suitability. The tool only turns what you type into a printable note.

01 What have you noticed or what would you like to understand?



02 When did you first notice it, and has it changed?



03 What health information should you bring?



04 Have you had relevant treatment or care before?



05 Is there practical timing Corey should know about?





06 What do you want the appointment to make clearer?






Nothing is saved or sent.

Printable preparation list

  1. Describe what you have noticed in your own words.
  2. Write when it began and how it has changed.
  3. Bring your medicines, allergies and relevant health history.
  4. Bring previous treatment dates or records if available.
  5. Note travel, events and access to review.
  6. Write the risks, alternatives and questions you want explained.

JavaScript is only used to format your entries on this device. You can use this list without it.

What Is Useful To Bring?

You do not need a perfect file. Bring what you can verify and say when something is uncertain. Accurate gaps are more useful than guessed product names, doses or dates.

Bring or noteWhy it helpsIf you do not have it
Medicine and allergy listHealth context can affect risk, timing and what can safely be discussed.Ask your pharmacist or usual clinician for an up-to-date list.
Relevant health historyRecent illness, procedures and ongoing conditions may change the next step.Write the key points you remember and flag what needs checking.
Previous treatment detailsDates, records and the treating practitioner can help make review more informed.Bring photographs or correspondence and clearly mark details you do not know.
Photos of a changing concernA photo can show something that is not visible on the day.Describe when it appears and what seems to change it.
Timing and follow-up constraintsTravel, events and access to review can affect whether waiting is more sensible.Tell Corey if your dates are uncertain or flexible.
Your questionsWritten questions make it easier to cover what matters before any decision.Use the note builder above or bring a short list on your phone.

What Can A Useful Consultation Give You?

A consultation should help you understand the reasoning, not simply move you toward a booking. You can ask Corey what he is assessing, what remains uncertain, which risks matter in your circumstances and what alternatives deserve consideration.

Sometimes the useful next step is more information, a record from a previous clinic, a review with a dentist or doctor, time for skin or health circumstances to settle, or no cosmetic treatment. Sometimes a suitable option can be planned after assessment and consent. The value of the appointment is that the next step has context.

If you feel nervous, have needle anxiety, want a support person, need more privacy or prefer information explained in a particular way, mention that when you contact the clinic. Those details help make the conversation easier to use.

Who Will You Meet And Where?

Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Consultations are conducted by Corey Anderson, Registered Nurse, Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. Phone 0491 706 705.

Before relying on clinic or practitioner information, use Verify Corey Anderson RN and the Ahpra public register. You can also review pricing information, consultation options or contact the clinic before booking.

Sources And Official Guidance

  1. Ahpra guidelines for registered health practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures
  2. Ahpra public register of practitioners
  3. Advertising health services that involve therapeutic goods
  4. Calling triple zero (000)
  5. NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria

Is this for you?

Consider booking a consultation if

  • Adults who know what they have noticed but do not know which page or question to start with
  • People preparing medicine, allergy, timing and previous treatment information for consultation
  • People who want a private printable question list without receiving a treatment recommendation
  • People comparing safety, consultation, concern and booking pathways before deciding what to do next

This may not be for you if

  • Anyone who may need emergency or urgent medical care
  • Anyone seeking an online diagnosis, suitability decision or personal treatment recommendation
  • People seeking cosmetic treatment information for a person who is not an adult
  • Anyone who needs the tool to save, transmit or securely store a medical history

Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know which treatment I want before I book?

No. You can begin with what you have noticed, what has changed, what bothers you or what you want to understand. A consultation is the place to explore whether a cosmetic pathway is relevant. You do not need to select a procedure or arrive committed to treatment.

Does the consultation preparation tool tell me what treatment I need?

No. The tool only organises the words you enter into a printable note. It does not diagnose a concern, assess urgency, decide suitability, compare procedures or recommend treatment. Those questions require an individual clinical assessment with an appropriately qualified practitioner.

Are my answers saved or sent to Core Aesthetics?

No. The note builder runs in your browser and does not submit or store your answers. The text remains visible on the current page until you clear the form, refresh the page or close the tab. Avoid entering information you would not want visible on a shared device.

What should I bring to an aesthetic consultation?

Bring an up-to-date medicine and allergy list, relevant health information, dates or records from previous cosmetic treatment if available, and photographs if a concern changes over time. It also helps to note travel, events, recovery constraints and the questions you do not want to forget.

Can I bring a support person or ask for communication support?

You can ask the clinic about bringing a support person, privacy preferences, accessibility needs or communication support before the appointment. Mentioning these needs early gives the clinic an opportunity to explain what can be arranged and how consent and confidentiality will be handled.

Can I use a consultation only to ask questions?

Yes. You are welcome to use the appointment to describe a concern, understand the assessment, discuss risks and alternatives, or decide what information you still need. Booking a consultation does not require you to proceed with treatment on the day or at a later date.

What should I do if I am worried after a previous treatment?

Contact the practitioner or clinic that treated you and explain what has changed and when. If you think the situation is a medical emergency, call triple zero (000). The Core Aesthetics complication guide provides general next-step information but cannot replace urgent medical care or an individual review.

Where is Core Aesthetics and who conducts the consultation?

Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Consultations are conducted by Corey Anderson, Registered Nurse, Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. You can verify the practitioner and clinic details on the Core Aesthetics verification page before booking.

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Written and reviewed by Corey Anderson RN, AHPRA NMW0001047575 · Reviewed 13 July 2026 · TGA and AHPRA guidance is regularly reviewed in preparing this website.

Start With A Conversation

You Do Not Need To Choose A Treatment First

Tell Corey what you have noticed, what matters to you and what you want to understand. The appointment can be used for questions and planning only.

Come with questions. Leave with context.