# What Happens At An Aesthetic Consultation? - URL: https://coreaesthetics.com.au/what-to-expect-at-aesthetic-treatments-consultation/ - Source: Core Aesthetics, Oakleigh VIC - Practitioner: Corey Anderson RN, AHPRA NMW0001047575 - Last reviewed or modified: 2026-06-09 ## 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 Learn what happens at a Core Aesthetics consultation, from preparation and history to assessment, consent, suitability, timing and next steps. ## Page Content Quick summary At a Core Aesthetics aesthetic consultation, Corey Anderson RN asks what brought you in, reviews medical history, medicines, previous treatment, skin and facial assessment, timing, expectations, risks, alternatives and consent readiness. The outcome may be treatment planning, same day treatment where suitable, waiting, referral, review later or no treatment. ## Table of Contents - [Quick summary](#quick-summary) - [What happens first?](#what-happens-first) - [What should you bring to the appointment?](#what-should-you-bring-to-the-appointment) - [What does Corey assess during consultation?](#what-does-corey-assess-during-consultation) - [How is suitability discussed?](#how-is-suitability-discussed) - [Can treatment happen on the same day?](#can-treatment-happen-on-the-same-day) - [What happens if treatment is not recommended?](#what-happens-if-treatment-is-not-recommended) - [How are photographs, consent and privacy handled?](#how-are-photographs-consent-and-privacy-handled) - [Clinic details and verification](#clinic-details-and-verification) - [Which page should you read next?](#which-page-should-you-read-next) - [Book a consultation](#book-a-consultation) ## Quick summary An aesthetic consultation is a clinical assessment appointment before it is a treatment decision. Corey Anderson RN reviews the concern, health history, medicines, skin, facial assessment, expectations, timing, risk and consent before deciding whether treatment discussion is suitable. Some adults may be suitable for treatment on the same day as consultation, but this is not automatic. The responsible next step may be treatment planning, waiting, referral, review later or no treatment. ## What happens first? The appointment usually starts with your reason for booking. You can describe the concern in plain language. You do not need to know a treatment name, anatomy term or exact clinical cause before arriving. Corey may ask how long the concern has been present, whether it has changed, what you have tried, what worries you, what you want to avoid and whether there is timing pressure around work, travel, events or recovery. ## What should you bring to the appointment? Bring medication details, allergies, relevant medical history, previous cosmetic treatment dates if known, current skin concerns, questions you want answered and any timing issues that could affect aftercare or review. Photos can help when a concern has changed over time or appears differently on different days. If you are anxious, needle sensitive, unsure where to begin or worried about being pressured, say so early. That information affects the pace and helps Corey keep the consultation useful. Safety and suitability consultation context 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. ## What does Corey assess during consultation? The table below sets out the usual assessment sequence. It is not a treatment menu. It shows why a consultation can lead to different advice for different people who describe similar concerns. Consultation stage What Corey reviews Why it matters Concern and goals What you notice, what has changed, what you want to understand and what you want to avoid. The starting question guides assessment without assuming treatment is needed. Medical history Medicines, allergies, health history, pregnancy or breastfeeding status where relevant, previous procedures and recent illness. Health context can change timing, risk, suitability or whether referral is safer. Skin and facial assessment Skin quality, movement, asymmetry, facial structure, tissue support and the concern. A visible concern may have more than one contributor, and not all contributors are cosmetic treatment issues. Risk and alternatives Relevant limits, common concerns, aftercare, review, waiting, referral and the option of no treatment. Consent needs an honest explanation of choices, not only a description of treatment. Decision and next step Suitability, timing, consent readiness, appointment time and whether proceeding is appropriate. The outcome may be planning, same day treatment where suitable, waiting, referral, review or no treatment. Safety and suitability consultation context 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 is suitability discussed? Suitability is not only whether something can technically be done. It is whether treatment should be discussed for this person, at this time, with this health history, anatomy, expectation, timing and consent context. Corey may explain why a concern is suitable to plan, why a different pathway is safer, why waiting is better or why no cosmetic treatment is recommended. A good consultation should make that reasoning understandable. ## Can treatment happen on the same day? Some adults may be suitable for treatment on the same day as consultation, but this depends on assessment, informed consent, timing, skin condition, expectations, available appointment time, aftercare and review access. Booking a consultation does not make treatment automatic. It gives Corey time to decide whether same day treatment should be discussed at all. ## What happens if treatment is not recommended? No treatment, waiting or referral can be valid outcomes. Treatment may not be recommended when risk is too high, timing is poor, expectations are not aligned, the concern needs medical or dental review, skin is not ready or the likely benefit does not justify proceeding. This is not a failed appointment. It is part of consultation led care. The appointment should explain the reason and, where appropriate, what information or review would be needed before reconsidering. ## How are photographs, consent and privacy handled? Clinical photographs may be used for assessment, documentation and review. Corey can explain why they are useful, how they fit into the clinical record and whether makeup needs to be removed from the area being assessed. Consent should happen after assessment and risk discussion, not before. You should have time to ask questions, understand limitations and decide whether proceeding, waiting or doing nothing makes sense. ## Clinic details and verification Core Aesthetics consults from 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166 by appointment. Phone [0491 706 705](tel:+61491706705). Corey Anderson RN is the accountable practitioner for the Core Aesthetics consultation pathway, and patients can check Ahpra registration NMW0001047575 before booking. Use [Verify Corey Anderson RN](/verify/) to check practitioner, registration and clinic details. This page was reviewed on 9 June 2026 for consultation-first wording, suitability, consent, risk discussion and advertising compliance. ## Which page should you read next? If you are unsure where to begin, read [start here cosmetic consultation guide](/consultation-led-cosmetic-treatment/), [consultation guide Melbourne](/consultation-guide-melbourne/), [aesthetic consultation Melbourne](/aesthetic-consultation-melbourne/), [treatment suitability assessment](/treatment-suitability-assessment/) and [patient safety in aesthetic consultation](/patient-safety-aesthetic-consultation/). Useful preparation pages include [how informed consent works](/how-informed-consent-works-aesthetic-consultation/), [what to ask before consultation](/what-to-ask-before-aesthetic-consultation/), [why we sometimes say no](/why-we-sometimes-say-no/), [pricing](/pricing/), [contact](/contact/) and [book a consultation](/book/). Safety and suitability consultation context 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. ## Book a consultation Book if you want Corey Anderson RN to assess your concern, explain what may be contributing, discuss suitability and decide whether treatment planning, waiting, referral, review later or no treatment is appropriate. If the concern feels urgent, painful, infected, sudden or medical, seek appropriate medical advice before booking cosmetic consultation. ## Is this for you? ### Consider booking a consultation if - Adults attending or considering a first aesthetic consultation - Patients who want to understand assessment, consent, same day suitability and next steps - People who feel anxious or uncertain and want to know what the appointment involves - Patients open to treatment, waiting, referral or no treatment depending on assessment ### This may not be for you if - People seeking a promised outcome or treatment decision before assessment - People seeking cosmetic treatment for a person who is not an adult - People with urgent medical symptoms that need medical care rather than cosmetic consultation - People who do not want to discuss risks, alternatives, limitations or consent - People seeking elective cosmetic treatment while pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding without individual clinical advice Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment. ## Frequently asked questions What happens at an aesthetic consultation? Corey Anderson RN reviews your concern, medical history, medicines, previous treatment, skin and facial assessment, expectations, timing, suitability, risks, alternatives and consent. The outcome may be treatment planning, same day treatment where suitable, waiting, referral, review later or no treatment. Do I need to know what treatment I want? No. It is acceptable to arrive with a concern or question rather than a treatment request. Corey can assess what may be contributing and explain whether treatment discussion is suitable, whether another pathway is safer or whether waiting is more appropriate. What should I bring to a consultation? Bring medication details, allergies, relevant medical history, previous treatment dates if known, current skin concerns, questions, timing issues and photos if a concern changes over time. These details help Corey assess suitability, risk and consent before any treatment decision. Can treatment happen at the same appointment? Sometimes, but it is not automatic. Same day treatment depends on clinical assessment, informed consent, timing, skin condition, expectations, available appointment time, aftercare and whether Corey decides proceeding is appropriate. What if Corey recommends no treatment? No treatment can be the responsible recommendation when risk, timing, expectations, skin condition, medical context or likely benefit do not support proceeding. A good consultation should explain the reasoning and whether review, referral or waiting makes more sense. Will photographs be taken? Clinical photographs may be used for assessment, documentation and review. Corey can explain why they are being taken and how they fit into your clinical record. Makeup may need to be removed from the area being assessed or photographed. Can I ask questions during the appointment? Yes. Questions are part of informed consent. Useful questions include what makes you suitable or unsuitable, what risks matter, what alternatives exist, what happens if you wait and what would make Corey decline treatment. How can I verify the practitioner? Corey Anderson is listed as a Registered Nurse with Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. You can check the Ahpra public register and the Core Aesthetics verification page before booking or relying on clinic information. Where is Core Aesthetics located? Core Aesthetics consults by appointment in Oakleigh. The clinic details section on this page, plus the contact and verification pages, give patients the address, phone number and practitioner details to check before booking. Is this page personal treatment advice? No. This page is general education for adults preparing for aesthetic consultation. It cannot diagnose your concern, assess suitability or replace individual consultation with Corey Anderson RN. ## Continue reading - [Start Here Cosmetic Consultation Guide For adults who are considering cosmetic treatment but are not sure where to begin, the first step is assessment, not choosing from a menu.](/consultation-led-cosmetic-treatment/) - [Consultation Guide For Aesthetic Treatment Decisions A practical consultation guide for adults who want assessment, suitability, risks, timing and consent clarified before any cosmetic treatment decision.](/consultation-guide-melbourne/) - [Start With An Aesthetic Consultation A consultation led appointment for adults who want concerns, suitability, timing, consent and risk assessed before any cosmetic treatment decision.](/aesthetic-consultation-melbourne/) - [Your First Cosmetic Consultation A calm first appointment for adults who want assessment, suitability, consent, risk and next steps clarified before deciding.](/first-cosmetic-consultation-in-melbourne/) - [Cosmetic Treatment Planning Consultation A structured consultation for adults who want treatment planning considered only after assessment, suitability, risks and consent are properly discussed.](/cosmetic-treatment-planning-consultation/) - [Consultation Led Aesthetic Treatment Planning A careful plan begins with assessment, suitability, timing and consent before any treatment decision is treated as appropriate.](/consultation-led-aesthetic-treatment-plan/) ## Clinical references - [Ahpra advertising higher risk cosmetic procedures guidance](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Cosmetic-surgery-hub/Cosmetic-procedure-advertising-guidelines.aspx) - [Ahpra public register of practitioners](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx) - [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 frequently asked questions](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)