At your first treatment appointment, Corey Anderson RN begins with consultation, medical history, assessment, suitability, risks, expectations, alternatives and consent. Treatment may be discussed if suitable and appropriate on the day, but booking an appointment does not mean treatment will proceed.
Quick summary
At your first treatment appointment, Corey Anderson RN begins with consultation, medical history, assessment, suitability, risks, expectations, alternatives and consent. Treatment may be discussed if suitable and appropriate on the day, but booking an appointment does not mean treatment will proceed.
What should happen before any treatment decision?
Use this table to understand the appointment sequence before any treatment decision is made.
| Decision area | Why it matters | Responsible next step |
|---|---|---|
| Medical history | Medicines, allergies, previous treatment and relevant health details are reviewed. | Bring details rather than relying on memory. |
| Assessment | The visible concern is considered with movement, skin, proportions and timing. | Ask what may be contributing underneath. |
| Consent | Risks, alternatives, limits and aftercare need to be discussed first. | Do not proceed if you feel rushed or unclear. |
| Outcome of visit | The responsible next step may be treatment discussion, waiting, referral or no treatment. | Let assessment decide the pathway. |
What should you bring?
Bring current medicines and supplements, allergies, relevant medical history, previous aesthetic treatment details, important dates and questions. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your prescribing clinician has told you to.
Why might treatment not proceed?
Treatment may not proceed if suitability is unclear, consent is not settled, timing is poor, symptoms need review, a medical issue is active or another pathway is safer. A useful appointment can still happen without treatment.
How is comfort handled?
Comfort, anxiety and pacing can be discussed before any procedure. No public page should describe an appointment as without discomfort for every patient, because individual response varies by area, person and clinical context.
What happens after the appointment?
Aftercare advice, review timing and warning symptoms should be explained where treatment occurs. If treatment does not proceed, Corey may discuss preparation, waiting, referral or review instead.
How can you verify the clinic and practitioner?
Core Aesthetics consults from 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166 by appointment. Corey Anderson is a registered nurse with Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. Patients can check the Verify Core Aesthetics page and the Ahpra public register before booking.
When should you book or wait?
Book a consultation when you want individual assessment, time for questions and a plan based on suitability. Wait if you feel pressured, medically unwell, unclear about consent or focused on a fixed appearance change rather than assessment.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- You are an adult preparing for a first aesthetic consultation or treatment appointment
- You want to understand assessment, consent, suitability and aftercare before deciding
- You value a consultation led approach with time for questions
- You are open to waiting, referral or no treatment if that is safer
This may not be for you if
- You want a promised result or treatment without assessment
- You are not an adult patient
- You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding and are seeking elective aesthetic treatment
- You have an active infection, unhealed skin or an unresolved medical concern in the area to be assessed
Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Will I definitely be treated at my first appointment?
No. Treatment may be discussed if it is suitable and appropriate, but booking an appointment does not mean treatment will proceed. Waiting, referral or no treatment may be the responsible recommendation.
Can I ask questions before deciding?
Yes. You should have time to ask about risks, alternatives, aftercare, costs, review timing and whether treatment is appropriate. Consent should not be treated as complete until your questions have been answered clearly.
What if I feel nervous?
Tell Corey early. Anxiety can affect comfort, consent and whether proceeding on the day is appropriate. The appointment can be paced so questions are answered before any decision.
What should I bring if I have had treatment elsewhere?
Bring dates, areas treated, product information if available, records, symptoms and concerns. Prior treatment can affect tissue feel, timing, risk and suitability, so accurate details help Corey decide whether review, waiting, referral or another pathway is safer.
Can I attend just for advice?
Yes. A consultation can be useful even if no treatment occurs. The purpose is to understand the concern, suitability, risks, alternatives and responsible next steps, rather than to assume that treatment should happen on the day.
What if I need more time after consultation?
You can wait. Informed consent should not depend on pressure or a rushed decision. Taking time can be appropriate if you need to consider risks or alternatives.
Will aftercare be explained?
If treatment proceeds, aftercare and review expectations should be explained before you leave. You should know what is expected and what symptoms need prompt contact.
Who conducts the appointment?
Corey Anderson RN conducts the consultation at Core Aesthetics. Patients can verify Ahpra registration NMW0001047575 before booking, then use the appointment to ask about suitability, consent, risks, alternatives, aftercare and review planning.
Clinical references
- Ahpra guidelines for registered health practitioners who perform non surgical cosmetic procedures
- Ahpra guidelines for advertising higher risk non surgical cosmetic procedures
- Ahpra public register of practitioners
- TGA advertising health services and cosmetic injections FAQ
- TGA advertising a health service