# Temple Assessment Before Planning - URL: https://coreaesthetics.com.au/temple-treatment-what-to-expect/ - 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 What to expect when temple hollowing is assessed, including upper face context, suitability, risk, timing, consent, alternatives and when to wait. ## Page Content Quick summary A temple treatment discussion should start with assessment of temple hollowing, upper face structure, cheek support, skin quality, medical history, prior treatment, risks, timing and consent. Corey Anderson RN decides whether temple treatment planning, waiting, referral, broader facial assessment or no treatment is appropriate. Booking a consultation does not make treatment automatic. ## Table of Contents - [What Should This Consultation Decide?](#what-should-this-consultation-decide) - [Why Is Temple Assessment Context Dependent?](#why-is-temple-assessment-context-dependent) - [What Happens Before Any Treatment Planning?](#what-happens-before-any-treatment-planning) - [Why Are Risks And Limits Discussed Carefully?](#why-are-risks-and-limits-discussed-carefully) - [Can Treatment Happen On The Same Day?](#can-treatment-happen-on-the-same-day) - [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 temple concern suitable? Temple hollowing, upper face structure, midface support, skin quality, asymmetry and previous treatment. Temple concerns can be subtle and should be assessed in whole face context. What risks and limits apply? Area-specific anatomy, swelling or bruising considerations, consent, alternatives and whether referral or waiting is safer. The temple area requires careful suitability screening. What timing matters? Upcoming events, prior treatment, health changes, skin condition and whether the patient can follow aftercare. Poor timing can make waiting the better recommendation. What if treatment is not right? Corey may recommend waiting, broader assessment, referral, skin support or no treatment. The safest answer may not be a temple treatment plan. Facial structure 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 Is Temple Assessment Context Dependent? Temple hollowing can affect how the upper face, brow, cheek and side profile are perceived, but it should not be assessed as a single isolated hollow. Corey considers facial proportion, asymmetry, skin quality, previous treatment and whether the concern is stable. The goal is to decide whether treatment planning makes sense, not to force the concern into a menu item. ## What Happens Before Any Treatment Planning? Corey reviews medical history, medicines, allergies, prior cosmetic treatment, expectations, risk tolerance and timing. The assessment may include how the temples relate to the brow, cheek and midface rather than looking only at the hollow. If key details are missing or timing is poor, waiting or records review may be recommended. Facial structure 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 Are Risks And Limits Discussed Carefully? The temple area is anatomically sensitive and should be treated as a suitability decision, not a quick cosmetic add-on. Consent should include relevant risks, limitations, alternatives, aftercare and the option to pause. Patients should be able to understand why the area is suitable, unsuitable or better assessed later. ## 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 clinically appropriate. Booking this consultation does not make treatment automatic. A slower decision can be appropriate if the patient wants time, records are missing or the risk-benefit balance is uncertain. ## What Should You Bring To The Appointment? Bring prior treatment dates if known, medicines, allergies, relevant health history, photos only if they help explain change and a plain description of what you notice. Corey can then compare the temple concern with upper face and midface context. If your concern is more about brow position, cheek support or general facial ageing, the consultation can redirect the discussion. ## Which Pages Help Before You Decide? Useful supporting pages include the following: - [facial volume loss melbourne](/volume-treatment-melbourne/) - [cheek volume melbourne](/cheek-volume-melbourne/) - [facial ageing assessment](/facial-ageing-assessment/) - [temple treatment risks what to do](/temple-treatment-risks-what-to-do/) - [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. Facial structure 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 temple treatment expectation and suitability guide 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 preparing for a temple consultation - You want to understand assessment, consent, aftercare and review before deciding - You value conservative planning and risk discussion - You are open to waiting, staging, referral or no treatment where appropriate ### This may not be for you if - You want a promised outcome or treatment without assessment - You have vision symptoms, severe pain, skin colour change or rapidly worsening swelling that needs urgent care - You want a quick cosmetic decision without informed consent or risk discussion - You are seeking elective cosmetic advice for someone who cannot provide informed consent Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment. ## Frequently asked questions What should I expect at a temple consultation? Expect assessment first. Corey reviews the temple concern, upper face context, medical history, prior treatment, risks, timing and whether treatment planning, waiting, referral or no treatment is appropriate. Is temple treatment suitable for everyone? No. Suitability depends on anatomy, skin quality, asymmetry, previous treatment, health details, expectations and risk tolerance. Some patients may be more appropriate to waiting or another pathway. Why assess the cheek and upper face too? Temple hollowing can interact with brow, cheek and midface proportions. Assessing surrounding areas helps Corey decide whether the temple is actually the right focus or whether another pathway, waiting or no treatment is more appropriate. 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 if I have had treatment elsewhere? Bring approximate dates, clinic details if known and product records if available. Prior treatment can change timing, tissue behaviour, risk discussion and whether records review is needed first. Can Corey recommend no treatment? Yes. No treatment may be recommended if the concern is subtle, risk outweighs likely benefit, expectations are unclear, timing is poor or another medical or aesthetic pathway is more appropriate. What should I ask before deciding? Ask what has been assessed, what risks apply, what alternatives exist, what aftercare involves, what would make waiting safer and how review would work if treatment planning proceeds. Is this page personal medical advice? No. It provides 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 - [Volume And Facial Structure Assessment A consultation-first pathway for adults considering facial volume concerns, structure, suitability, risks, consent, timing and whether treatment discussion is appropriate.](/volume-treatment-melbourne/) - [Cheek Volume Assessment Melbourne A consultation-first pathway for adults considering cheek, midface or under eye support concerns, with assessment before any treatment discussion.](/cheek-volume-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/) - [Temple Treatment Risks And What To Do This concern should be approached as a consultation question, not a shortcut to treatment. At Core Aesthetics, Corey Anderson RN reviews the concern, medical history, prior treatment, timing, facial context, risks, alternatives and consent before deciding whether treatment discussion, waiting, referral, review or no treatment is appropriate.](/temple-treatment-risks-what-to-do/) - [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)