What happens at an aesthetic consultation?

Yes, if treatment is appropriate. Corey explains what he proposes, why it may help, what could realistically change and what is likely to remain. For example, changing lip shape at rest may not address uneven movement when you smile.

The plan is a proposal for you to consider. If skincare, waiting, another health professional or no treatment makes more sense, Corey explains that instead. You do not have to agree to a procedure to get useful advice.

Before you decide. Corey explains the itemised price, what it includes, the possible benefits, limitations and risks, and what recovery and aftercare would involve.

Ask about anything that is unclear and tell him if the cost is beyond your budget. No treatment starts until the costs are agreed, your questions have been answered and you have given informed consent.

No deposit or cancellation fee is charged for consultations. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours’ notice so the time can be offered to someone else. Check the current pricing information for payment and review details; consultation terms do not determine the cost of any treatment.

Absolutely. You can leave with information only, take time to think or decide against treatment. There is never any sales pressure, and booking a consultation does not commit you to buying anything.

If you would like a summary of the proposed plan or need something explained again, ask Corey. The decision to proceed should be yours, made when you understand the options and feel ready.

Consultation comes first. If treatment is suitable and appropriate on the day, this can be discussed with Corey during your appointment. Corey first completes your individual assessment, explains the risks and alternatives, confirms the required clinical arrangements, obtains your informed consent and agrees the costs with you.

If treatment cannot go ahead that day, he explains why and what needs to happen next. You can still choose to take the information away; treatment is not confirmed when you book.

Corey gives you aftercare instructions for the procedure you have had. These explain how to care for the area, any activities to avoid, what changes you might expect and which symptoms need advice or urgent medical attention.

Before leaving, make sure you know how to contact the clinic and what to do if you have a concern. If your visit was information only, there is no procedure-related aftercare or recovery to plan for.

A follow-up appointment is offered two weeks after treatment to review your results and recovery. It is free to attend; additional treatment has a separate fee. This is a chance to discuss how things have settled, ask questions and have any concerns assessed.

The review date does not mean every procedure reaches its final outcome in two weeks. If you have unexpected or worsening symptoms, seek advice sooner rather than waiting for that appointment. Serious symptoms need urgent medical care.

Bring your medicine and supplement list, details of allergies and any records of previous cosmetic treatment. Dates and the area treated are useful, especially if you had a problem afterwards.

You can also bring your questions, an older photograph that shows the change you mean, and the dates of any upcoming event or trip. If you do not have previous records, tell Corey rather than guessing what was used.

If you need to leave at a fixed time, tell Corey at the start. If there is not enough time to assess the concern and discuss a decision properly, ask to arrange another appointment rather than rush consent.

Tell Corey, and ask him to slow down, explain a step or take a break. You can pause or stop the assessment. If needles worry you, keep the visit to conversation and assessment only.

You do not need to agree to treatment to attend. Let the clinic know about any communication or access needs before your visit so arrangements can be discussed.

You may leave with a proposed plan, a request for more information, advice to see another clinician, or no treatment. Before you go, check three things:

• What happens next? Ask what is still uncertain and whether you need records, another opinion or more time.
• Who is responsible? Know who to contact about the next step or a concern.
• When should I seek review? Clarify any planned review and which symptoms mean you should seek help sooner.

If you want a written summary or something explained again, ask Corey. The consultation does not require an immediate treatment decision.

The clinic is inside BeautyTHEQUE at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Enter from Atherton Road; there is one step. Call before travelling if the step affects your access. Street parking and the car park across the road may be options, but spaces and restrictions vary. The arrival guide has the entrance, map and parking details.

Metro Trains lists Oakleigh Station at Warrigal Road and Haughton Road, in Zones 1 and 2. Check current services, disruptions and station access, then plan the remaining part of the trip to the clinic. A station listing is not a guarantee of a journey time or an accessible route to our entrance.

Appointments are preferred. Walk-in enquiries and consultations are welcome when Corey is available; call ahead if you need to check availability. The current booking chooser explains Focused, Comprehensive and Complex consultations. Choose the description that fits your concern, not simply the fact that it is your first visit. You do not need to choose a procedure.

A routine cosmetic consultation is not an emergency service. Call 000 immediately for breathing difficulty, chest pain, or sudden facial weakness or trouble speaking. Healthdirect explains when to call triple zero.

Seek medical help immediately for sudden vision changes or vision loss. If your doctor or optometrist is unavailable, go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 000 for an ambulance, as advised by Healthdirect. Do not wait for a cosmetic booking or an email reply.

A changing lump, possible infection, dental concern or unexplained symptom may need a GP, dentist or another appropriate clinician before cosmetic planning. If a concern follows previous care, tell the treating provider too. That contact must not delay urgent medical help.

No. Agreeing to photographs for your clinical record does not give permission to use them on a website or social media. Advertising use requires separate consent, and you can decline it.

Before any clinical photograph is taken, you must be asked for consent and told why it is needed and how it will be used and stored, as set out in Ahpra cosmetic procedure guidance.