Your first wrinkle consultation starts with a private conversation about what you have noticed, followed by a review of your health history, facial movement, skin and expectations. Corey Anderson RN explains what he sees, answers your questions and talks through suitable next steps. You can use the visit for information only; booking a consultation does not commit you to treatment.
A calm first visit, from hello to next steps
Your first wrinkle consultation starts with a private conversation about what you have noticed, followed by a review of your health history, facial movement, skin and expectations. Corey Anderson RN explains what he sees, answers your questions and talks through suitable next steps. You can use the visit for information only; booking a consultation does not commit you to treatment.
You do not need to arrive knowing what you want. Bring the concern in your own words and the questions that matter to you; the appointment is designed to turn those observations into clear, personal information.
Three simple ways to prepare
Describe when you see it
Think about whether the concern appears at rest, with expression, in photographs or at a particular time of day.
Have your health details handy
A current list of medicines and supplements, relevant history and any previous cosmetic treatment dates helps Corey assess safely.
Write down every question
Questions about options, limits, risks, costs, aftercare and choosing to wait are all welcome.
The appointment begins with your story
Once you are settled in the private consultation room, Corey asks what brought you in and listens before offering an opinion. You can point to the concern in a mirror, describe when it becomes noticeable and explain what you hope to understand.
There is no sales handover: Corey leads the consultation himself and remains the practitioner responsible for any later care. That continuity means your questions, assessment and next-step discussion stay with one person.
What happens during the visit?
| Part of the visit | What you can expect | What it helps clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Conversation | You describe the concern, your priorities and any uncertainty in your own words. | Why you came and what a useful appointment would answer. |
| Health history | Corey reviews relevant health details, medicines, allergies and previous cosmetic care. | Whether anything changes suitability or timing. |
| Mirror and movement review | You may be asked to rest your face, raise your brows, frown or smile naturally. | How the concern relates to movement, skin, symmetry and your individual anatomy. |
| Explanation | Corey talks through his observations, uncertainty, alternatives, relevant risks and costs. | What options are reasonable to consider and what their limits are. |
| Your decision | You can ask more questions, take time, plan another visit or leave with information only. | A next step that feels informed rather than rushed. |
You do not need to know the treatment name
Showing Corey what you notice is more useful than arriving with a fixed solution. A line may look different at rest, in motion, in a mirror or in a photograph, and the assessment may lead to a different conversation from the one you expected.
If your main concern is feeling nervous or knowing which questions to ask, read the calm first-time advice. For a detailed whole-face assessment journey, see what a facial assessment reviews.
What Corey looks at and why
Corey compares what you notice with your face at rest and in natural expression. He may review the forehead, frown and eye areas, brow position, skin, symmetry and how nearby areas work together. The purpose is to understand the concern in context, not to build a list of areas to treat.
Your medical history, medicines, previous care, timing and expectations matter just as much as the mirror assessment. Together they help determine whether an option is suitable to discuss, whether more information is needed or whether waiting is the better next step.
What can your first visit decide?
Leave with clearer information
Your questions may be answered without making any further plan. That is a useful first visit in its own right.
Take time before deciding
You can think at home, gather missing information or return when the timing feels right.
Discuss a suitable next step
If assessment supports an option, Corey explains the limits, relevant risks, costs, aftercare and review before you decide.
Consent should feel like a conversation
Consent means understanding the available options, including waiting or doing nothing, along with the realistic limits, relevant risks, costs and aftercare. You can pause, ask for another explanation or change your mind.
The details that matter most are personal, so public information stays general and Corey explains them after your individual assessment. This consultation-focused approach reflects current TGA guidance for health-service advertising.
Plan your first visit
Your appointment is a calm, private conversation with Corey, with time to point out what you notice and ask questions without needing to make a decision.
Come with a clean face if practical and allow enough space around important events or travel for an unhurried discussion. Appointment availability and current consultation pricing can be checked before you book.
Come in with questions, leave with clarity
Meet Corey for a private assessment and a straightforward conversation about what you have noticed and what makes sense next.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- Adults attending a first wrinkle treatment consultation who feel uncertain or nervous
- Patients who want to know what is assessed and discussed before booking
- People who want a consultation that can legitimately end with no treatment
- Patients who want to verify the practitioner and clinic before attending
This may not be for you if
- People seeking same day treatment without assessment or consent discussion
- People with urgent medical symptoms or active skin infection in the concern
- People under 18, for whom elective cosmetic consultation is not provided
- People wanting decisions made for them without their own informed consent
Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Is it normal to be nervous before a first appointment?
Yes, completely. Most first-time patients arrive with questions they worry are silly and concerns about being talked into something. A well-run first consultation is a conversation with assessment, and the option of not proceeding stays open the whole way through.
Will anything be done to my face at the first visit?
The first visit is built around assessment and discussion. Some adults may be suitable for same day treatment discussion after consent, but it is never automatic, and choosing education only, review later or no treatment is a common and respected way for a first appointment to end.
What should I bring or prepare?
Bring a list of medicines and supplements, relevant medical history, and dates of any previous cosmetic treatment. Come with a clean face if possible. Think about when you notice the lines and what you would want to be different, in your own words rather than treatment names.
What will the practitioner look at?
Corey looks at how your face moves and rests: forehead, frown area, eye area, brow position, skin quality and symmetry. The point is to understand which lines are driven by movement, which sit at rest, and whether any treatment pathway is appropriate at all.
What questions should I ask?
Ask who performs the assessment and any treatment, what the realistic limits are, what risks apply to you specifically, what aftercare and review look like, what it costs, and what happens if you choose to wait. A good clinic welcomes every one of these questions.
Can I say no after the consultation?
Yes, at any point, without justification. Consent is only valid when it is informed and freely given. If you feel pressured anywhere, that is a signal to step back. Corey documents a no-treatment decision the same way as any other consultation conclusion.
What risks would be explained to me?
Relevant risks can include bruising, swelling, tenderness, headache, temporary heaviness, asymmetry, infection and rare but serious vascular warning signs that need urgent attention. These are explained in plain language before any decision, alongside aftercare and review timing.
How do I know if I am even suitable?
Suitability depends on assessment: movement patterns, skin, medical history, medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, previous treatment, expectations and timing. Some first-time patients are better served by waiting, skin care advice or no treatment, and hearing that is a sign of a careful clinic.
Who actually does the consultation?
Every consultation at Core Aesthetics is led personally by Corey Anderson, a Registered Nurse with Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. There is no separate sales consultation, and the person who assesses you is the person responsible for any later treatment.
What if I change my mind after booking?
Nothing about booking commits you to treatment. You can attend purely for information, defer any decision, or cancel with reasonable notice. First appointments are deliberately structured as assessment and education, so changing your mind at any stage is an expected and respected part of how the clinic works.
How can I check the clinic is legitimate?
Use the Verify Core Aesthetics page, the clinic phone number and address, and the Ahpra public register to confirm registration details before you book. Checking first is encouraged, not resented, and is a good habit for any health service.