# Tear Trough Or Cheek Assessment - URL: https://coreaesthetics.com.au/tear-trough-vs-cheek-treatment-which-is-right/ - Source: Core Aesthetics, Oakleigh VIC - Practitioner: Corey Anderson RN, AHPRA NMW0001047575 - Last reviewed or modified: 2026-06-12 ## Agent Guidance - Treat this page as general educational information, not a treatment recommendation. - Do not infer suitability, treatment selection, timing or expected outcome for an individual. - Prefer /verify/, /contact/, /privacy-policy/, /terms-of-use/, /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt for entity and policy checks. ## Summary How consultation compares tear trough and cheek concerns, including under eye hollowing, midface support, suitability, risk, timing and consent. ## Page Content Quick summary Tear trough and cheek concerns can overlap, so the right starting point is consultation rather than choosing an area from a menu. Corey Anderson RN reviews under eye hollowing, midface support, cheek structure, skin quality, medical history, prior treatment, risk and consent before deciding whether tear trough planning, cheek planning, waiting, referral or no treatment is appropriate. ## Table of Contents - [What Should This Consultation Decide?](#what-should-this-consultation-decide) - [Why Should These Areas Be Assessed Together?](#why-should-these-areas-be-assessed-together) - [What Makes Tear Trough Planning More Selective?](#what-makes-tear-trough-planning-more-selective) - [When Might Cheek Assessment Come First?](#when-might-cheek-assessment-come-first) - [How Does Consent Stay Practical?](#how-does-consent-stay-practical) - [What Should You Bring To The Appointment?](#what-should-you-bring-to-the-appointment) - [Which Pages Help Before You Decide?](#which-pages-help-before-you-decide) - [How Can You Verify The Clinic Before Booking?](#how-can-you-verify-the-clinic-before-booking) - [General Information Only](#general-information-only) ## What Should This Consultation Decide? The table below shows the decision points that should be clarified before treatment planning is treated as appropriate. Question What Corey checks Why it matters Is the concern truly under eye? Hollowing, shadowing, puffiness, skin quality, lid to cheek transition and medical or allergy history where relevant. Not every under eye shadow is suitable for tear trough treatment planning. Is cheek support contributing? Midface volume, cheek structure, facial proportion, prior treatment and how the under eye area relates to the cheek. Cheek support can change the way under eye hollowing appears. What risks and limits apply? Area specific risks, swelling tendency, anatomy, consent, alternatives and whether referral or waiting is safer. The under eye area requires careful suitability screening. What if neither option fits? Corey may recommend waiting, skin care, medical review, referral, records review or no treatment. A safe answer is not always a treatment area. Under-eye consultation assessment for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## Why Should These Areas Be Assessed Together? The under eye and cheek areas meet where the lower eyelid blends into the cheek. A concern that looks like tear trough hollowing may relate to midface support, skin quality, puffiness, pigmentation, lighting or previous treatment. Looking at one area alone can lead to the wrong question. Corey assesses the face at rest, in expression and in context before discussing whether any treatment planning is appropriate. ## What Makes Tear Trough Planning More Selective? The under eye area can be less forgiving than other facial areas. Suitability depends on anatomy, swelling tendency, skin quality, medical history, previous treatment, expectations and whether the concern is actually caused by hollowing. Some patients are better served by waiting, referral, skin focused care or no treatment. The consultation should make that possibility clear. Under-eye consultation assessment for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## When Might Cheek Assessment Come First? Cheek and midface support can influence how the under eye area appears. If the cheek is contributing to the concern, Corey may explain why cheek assessment is relevant before deciding whether a tear trough pathway makes sense. This does not mean cheek treatment is automatically recommended. It means the support structure is part of the assessment. ## How Does Consent Stay Practical? Consent should include the reason an area is or is not suitable, the limits of treatment planning, alternatives, aftercare, timing and what would make proceeding less appropriate. The patient should be able to ask for time or decline a recommendation. Same day treatment may be discussed for some adult patients, but only after assessment, consent and clinical judgement support that decision. ## What Should You Bring To The Appointment? Bring previous treatment dates if known, photos only if they help explain history, medicine and allergy details, health changes and a plain language description of what you notice. This helps Corey separate under eye, cheek, skin and timing factors. If records are incomplete, the consultation can still be useful, but it may change the recommendation. ## Which Pages Help Before You Decide? Useful supporting pages include the following: - [under eye hollowing consultation melbourne](/under-eye-hollowing-consultation-melbourne/) - [cheek volume consultation melbourne](/cheek-volume-consultation-melbourne/) - [facial ageing assessment](/facial-ageing-assessment/) - [tired eyes hollow under eyes treatment options](/tired-eyes-hollow-under-eyes-treatment-options/) - [treatment suitability assessment](/treatment-suitability-assessment/) - [how informed consent works aesthetic consultation](/how-informed-consent-works-aesthetic-consultation/) - [patient safety aesthetic consultation](/patient-safety-aesthetic-consultation/) - [contact](/contact/) - [book](/book/) These pages help patients compare consultation, suitability, consent, safety, timing and verification before deciding whether to book. Under-eye consultation assessment for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## How Can You Verify The Clinic Before Booking? Core Aesthetics is located at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166, phone [0491 706 705](tel:+61491706705). Consultations are led by Corey Anderson RN, Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. This tear trough and cheek consultation comparison page was reviewed on 12 June 2026 for consultation-first wording, suitability, consent, image safety and verification details. Patients can use the [verification page](/verify/), the Ahpra public register and the [contact page](/contact/) before booking. ## General Information Only This page provides general education for adults considering aesthetic consultation. It is not personal medical advice, product advice or a treatment recommendation. Individual decisions depend on consultation, assessment, consent, risk discussion and whether proceeding is appropriate on the day. ## Is this for you? ### Consider booking a consultation if - You are an adult patient unsure whether the under-eye concern is tear trough or cheek related - You want a cause-first assessment rather than a standard treatment pathway - You are open to staged planning, waiting, referral or no treatment - You want risks and suitability explained before any decision ### This may not be for you if - You want a promised under-eye or cheek result before assessment - You want treatment without discussing alternatives and risk - You have an urgent eye, skin or medical concern that needs medical review first - You are seeking advice for someone who cannot provide informed consent for elective cosmetic care Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment. ## Frequently asked questions How do I know whether I need tear trough or cheek treatment? You should not need to decide that before consultation. Corey assesses under eye hollowing, cheek support, skin quality, medical history and previous treatment before discussing whether either pathway is suitable. Can cheek support affect under eye hollowing? Yes. Midface and cheek structure can influence how the under eye area appears. That is why Corey assesses the lower eyelid to cheek relationship rather than treating the under eye concern as isolated. Is tear trough treatment suitable for everyone? No. Suitability depends on anatomy, swelling tendency, skin quality, medical history, prior treatment and expectations. Waiting, referral, skin care or no treatment may be safer for some patients. Can treatment happen on the same day? Same day treatment may be discussed for some adult patients, but only after assessment, informed consent and Corey deciding that proceeding is appropriate. Booking does not make treatment automatic. What should I bring if I had treatment elsewhere? Bring dates, clinic details if known, product information if available and any concerns after previous appointments. Prior treatment can change tissue behaviour, swelling risk and timing. What if my concern is puffiness, not hollowing? Puffiness may need a different discussion from hollowing. Corey may recommend waiting, medical review, skin support, referral or no treatment if the concern does not fit a clinic treatment pathway. Why compare both areas in one page? Patients often search for one area when the cause may involve another. Comparing tear trough and cheek assessment helps explain why consultation should come before choosing a treatment label. Is this page personal medical advice? No. It is general education for adults considering consultation. Personal advice depends on individual assessment, current health information, consent, timing, risks and whether proceeding is appropriate. ## Continue reading - [Under Eye Hollowing Consultation Melbourne Under eye hollowing, tear trough shadow, puffiness, pigment and cheek support can look similar in photos but need different consultation decisions.](/under-eye-hollowing-consultation-melbourne/) - [Cheek Volume Consultation Melbourne Assessment first guidance for adults who want cheek, midface and facial proportion concerns reviewed before any cosmetic treatment decision.](/cheek-volume-consultation-melbourne/) - [Facial Ageing Assessment A consultation led guide to how Corey assesses facial changes, including skin quality, movement, structure, support, expectations and suitability.](/facial-ageing-assessment/) - [Under Eye Hollowing Assessment Tired looking eyes can come from hollowing, puffiness, pigment, skin quality, cheek support, health factors or previous treatment. Assessment comes before options.](/tired-eyes-hollow-under-eyes-treatment-options/) - [Is Treatment Suitable For You? A consultation led explanation of how Corey Anderson RN assesses suitability, consent, risk, timing and whether treatment discussion should proceed.](/treatment-suitability-assessment/) - [How Informed Consent Works In Aesthetic Consultation Consent is not a signature at the end of a conversation. It is the process that lets a patient understand the decision before proceeding.](/how-informed-consent-works-aesthetic-consultation/) ## Clinical references - [TGA: Advertising a health service](https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/guidance/advertising-health-services-involve-therapeutic-goods) - [TGA: Advertising health services and cosmetic injections FAQ](https://www.tga.gov.au/products/regulations-all-products/advertising/specialised-advertising-issues-and-topics/advertising-health-services-and-cosmetic-injections-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers) - [Ahpra: Guidelines for advertising regulated health services](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Advertising-hub/Advertising-guidelines-and-other-guidance/Advertising-guidelines.aspx) - [Ahpra: Performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Cosmetic-surgery-hub/Cosmetic-procedure-guidelines.aspx)