A calm first conversation

Ready to Book a Wrinkle Consultation?

You do not need to arrive with a treatment picked out. Bring what you have noticed and the questions that matter; Corey will help you understand whether booking now, preparing first or choosing another pathway makes sense.

Come with a question, not a decision

  • Consultation-led assessment
  • Corey Anderson RN
  • Oakleigh, Victoria
Corey Anderson RN listening to an adult woman during an expression line consultation in Oakleigh
A consultation begins with what you notice, what matters to you and the questions you want answered.
Quick summary

You can book a wrinkle consultation without knowing which treatment you want. It helps to bring a clear description of what you notice, your health and medicine details, any previous cosmetic care records, and the dates that matter to you. If key information is missing, prepare that first; if a new or changing symptom needs medical assessment, use the appropriate health pathway instead.

You can begin with what you notice

You do not need cosmetic vocabulary or a treatment choice before you book. A useful starting point is simply where you notice a line or movement, when it catches your attention and what you would like to understand.

Bring the information you already have. Corey can help separate what is ready to discuss now from anything that needs records, more time or another kind of care first.

Which next step feels right today?

Book now

You are ready for a conversation

You can describe the concern, share your health history and make room for a personal assessment.

Prepare first

One detail is still missing

A medicine list, previous care record, date or practical question can be gathered before you choose an appointment.

Another pathway

The concern is not only cosmetic

A new, painful or changing symptom may need medical assessment before an appearance-focused consultation.

Adult man making a natural frown expression to show what he notices before consultation
Describe the expression or line in your own words; a photograph is a conversation aid, not a diagnosis.

Start with the change you have noticed

Point to the area and explain when you see it: at rest, while frowning, when raising your brows or in photographs. You can also say what you want to keep recognisably yours, such as familiar expression or comfortable movement.

There is no need to diagnose the cause from a mirror or arrive asking for a particular product. Lighting, skin, facial movement and surrounding anatomy can all change the picture, which is why the conversation begins with assessment.

Book now, prepare first or pause?

A good time to book

You want clarity

You are comfortable sharing relevant history, asking questions and hearing that waiting or no cosmetic care may be appropriate.

Worth preparing

A record would help

Gather recent treatment dates, reactions, medicine details or travel plans rather than filling a gap with a guess.

Better to pause

Timing feels pressured

If an event, travel or outside pressure leaves little room to consider information or attend review, another date may feel calmer.

You do not need the right words

Try one sentence: “I notice this when I make an expression, and I would like to understand my options.” That is enough to begin. If you want to see how the conversation unfolds after you arrive, read the six consultation checkpoints.

Core Aesthetics team member reviewing appointment information on a clinic tablet
A few accurate details can make the first conversation easier and more useful.

A little preparation makes the visit easier

Bring a current medicine and allergy list, relevant health changes, previous cosmetic care details and any dates that affect your availability. Exact records are more useful than remembered product names or quantities.

You may also want to note what you hope to understand, what you want to preserve and which answers would make you wait. If previous care was elsewhere, the clinic transfer record guide can help you organise the details.

What to bring

BringA useful detailWhy it helps
Your observationWhere and when you notice the line or movementIt gives the appointment a clear starting question.
Your health contextMedicines, allergies, relevant conditions and recent changesCorey can consider suitability and whether assessment should continue.
Previous careDates, areas, clinic records and any reaction or follow-up adviceAccurate history is safer than guessing.
Your calendarTravel, events and realistic review availabilityTiming can be discussed without creating pressure to proceed.

When another health pathway comes first

A new or worsening symptom, pain, visual change, weakness, altered sensation, infection, rapidly changing swelling or a change in facial function needs an appropriate medical pathway rather than a cosmetic appointment. Call triple zero for severe or life-threatening symptoms.

For a practical decision to wait, the when to pause before an aesthetic consultation guide gives more context.

Corey Anderson RN listening to an adult patient during a private consultation in Oakleigh
You meet directly with Corey to talk through your question, history and the next step that feels useful.

A calm visit with Corey

You will meet directly with Corey for a private conversation about what you have noticed, what matters to you and what would make the appointment useful.

Your starting pointBring your questionNo treatment choice or cosmetic vocabulary is required.
Your practitionerCorey Anderson RN12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh · Ahpra NMW0001047575

Corey reviews your history, the concern at rest and in natural movement, your preferences and relevant risks. If an option is suitable, costs and consent are discussed before you decide; the appointment can also end with information, waiting or another pathway.

Consultation first

Come in with a question

Meet Corey, share what you have noticed and leave with a clearer next step, without any obligation to proceed.

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Is this for you?

Consider booking a consultation if

  • You are deciding whether assessment is the next useful step
  • You can prepare health, previous-care and calendar information
  • You want to ask questions without choosing a product first
  • You accept that waiting, referral or no procedure may be appropriate

This may not be for you if

  • You need assessment of a new or worsening medical symptom
  • You want a public page to select a prescription product
  • You cannot allow time for review or a change of plan
  • You feel committed to proceeding regardless of the answers

Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I am ready to book an expression line consultation?

You may be ready when you can describe the concern, provide relevant health and previous-care information, protect time for review and accept that waiting, referral or no procedure may be appropriate. You do not need to choose a product or treatment first.

What should I prepare before booking?

Prepare a current medicines and allergy list, relevant health history, previous cosmetic care dates or records, upcoming travel or events, the concern in your own words and questions about risk, alternatives, limits, costs and review.

Should I book if I cannot remember my previous treatment details?

If the missing information is recent or could affect timing, risk or follow-up, request the record before assuming it is unimportant. Label remembered details as uncertain. A consultation can also be used to identify which records are still needed.

Do I need to know which wrinkle treatment I want?

No. Arrive with an observation and a decision question, not a product selection. Corey needs to assess movement, rest, skin, surrounding anatomy, health history, previous care, timing, expectations and risk before discussing whether any option is appropriate.

Can I use an upcoming event as the reason to book now?

An event can be part of the calendar discussion, but it should not create pressure to proceed. If there is not enough time for assessment, uncertainty, recovery or review, waiting until after the event may be the more responsible choice.

What if I only want information?

That is a valid reason to consult. Tell Corey that your aim is to understand the concern, risks, alternatives and limits. You can leave without proceeding, and information only may be the complete outcome.

Can treatment be discussed at the same appointment?

Sometimes, if Corey considers it clinically suitable and appropriate after assessment and informed consent. It is not automatic. Missing history, timing, uncertainty, risk or the need for another pathway can make waiting more appropriate.

When should I seek medical assessment instead?

Use an appropriate medical pathway for new or worsening pain, visual change, weakness, altered sensation, infection, rapidly changing swelling or a concern about facial function. Call triple zero for severe or life threatening symptoms.

Clinical references

  1. TGA advertising a health service
  2. TGA advertising health services involving therapeutic goods
  3. Ahpra cosmetic procedure advertising guidelines
  4. Ahpra register of practitioners

Clinically reviewed by Corey Anderson RN, AHPRA NMW0001047575 · Reviewed 19 July 2026 · Consultation required · TGA and AHPRA guidance is regularly reviewed in preparing this website.