Your First Cosmetic Consultation Melbourne, Oakleigh – consultation-based treatment at Core Aesthetics, Oakleigh, Melbourne. Individually assessed. Suitability is always determined in an individual consultation, before any treatment is considered.
If you have been thinking about cosmetic injectable treatment and are not quite sure where to start, the consultation is where everything begins. Not a treatment booking. Not a sales appointment. A clinical conversation with a qualified, experienced practitioner who will assess your individual face, listen to what you are looking for and give you an honest answer about what treatment can and cannot do for you.
At Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh, the consultation is not a formality that precedes treatment. It is the most important part of the entire process. Every treatment plan at Core Aesthetics begins here, and nothing is recommended without it.
“There is no obligation to proceed. The consultation is where the honest conversation happens.”
Who You Will See
All consultations and treatments at Core Aesthetics are conducted by Corey Andersonthe founder of the clinic. Corey is an AHPRA registered nurse, registration, registered since January 1996. You can verify Corey’s registration on the AHPRA public register.
Corey is the sole treating practitioner at Core Aesthetics. There are no junior staff, no delegated treatments and no variation in the standard of care between appointments. Every client receives the same individual attention regardless of the scope or value of their treatment.
What Happens at Your Consultation
Your consultation at Core Aesthetics covers the following:
- A full facial assessment. Corey will look at your facial anatomy as a whole, not just the area you have come in to ask about. Volume distribution, muscle activity, skin quality, structural proportion and the relationships between different facial areas are all considered. This is important because the visible concern is often a downstream effect of changes elsewhere in the face.
- A review of your goals. You will be asked what you are hoping to address and what kind of outcome you are looking for. This is a conversation, not a form. The goal is to understand what matters to you specifically, not to apply a standard template.
- An honest recommendation. Based on the assessment and your goals, Corey may offer a clear, plain language recommendation. This may be a single treatment, a staged plan across several appointments, a suggestion to address a different area first, or an honest acknowledgement that treatment is not the right option for your situation. All of these are equally valid outcomes of a consultation at Core Aesthetics.
- A full explanation of any treatment being considered. If treatment is recommended, Corey will explain exactly what it involves, what the realistic outcomes are, what the potential risks and side effects are, and what the aftercare process looks like. You will receive this information before you are asked to make any decision.
- A medical history review. Certain medical conditions, medications, supplements and personal circumstances can affect whether treatment is appropriate or require modifications to the approach. This is reviewed as part of every consultation.
- Time for your questions. There is no clock running. You are welcome to ask anything that is on your mind, revisit something that was explained, or raise a concern you were not sure was relevant. No question is too basic and none will be dismissed.
There Is No Obligation to Proceed
This is worth stating clearly. Your consultation at Core Aesthetics does not commit you to anything. You are welcome to take the recommendation away, think about it, do further research, ask more questions at a later date or decide not to proceed at all. The consultation fee, where applicable, covers the clinical time and assessment regardless of whether treatment follows.
Pressure sales tactics have no place in a clinical setting. At Core Aesthetics, a client who leaves a consultation feeling informed and confident, whether they book treatment or not, is the best possible outcome.
What to Bring to Your Consultation
To make the most of your appointment, it helps to bring or have ready:
- A list of any medications, supplements or vitamins you are currently taking, including over the counter products and herbal supplements
- A brief summary of any previous cosmetic injectable treatments, including when they were performed and what was used, if known
- Any questions you have prepared in advance
- A clear idea of what is bothering you most, even if you are not sure what the solution is
You do not need to arrive knowing what treatment you want. Working out the right approach together is exactly what the consultation is for.
If This Is Your First Time Considering Injectables
First time clients are genuinely welcome at Core Aesthetics. The consultation process is the same regardless of your experience level and the approach is the same: honest, clinical, unhurried. If you are nervous, that is completely normal and worth mentioning at the start of your appointment. Corey will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
It may also be useful to read our overview of what anti-wrinkle treatments are and what dermal filler is before your appointment, so that the terminology used during your consultation feels familiar. Our guide to choosing a cosmetic clinic in Melbourne also covers what a good consultation should look like, which can be a useful reference point regardless of which clinic you ultimately choose.
Treatments That May Be Discussed at Your Consultation
Depending on your concerns and goals, the following treatments may be relevant to your consultation at Core Aesthetics:
- anti-wrinkle treatments for expression lines including forehead linesfrown linescrows feet and masseter treatment
- Dermal filler for volume and structural concerns including cheeks and mid facejawline and chintear troughnasolabial folds and lips
- Hyperhidrosis treatment for excessive sweating
Not all of these will be relevant to you and none will be recommended unless they are clearly appropriate for your individual clinical picture.
Clinical Standards at Core Aesthetics
All treatments at Core Aesthetics involve prescription products regulated by the TGA. All clinical activity is conducted in full compliance with AHPRA practitioner guidelines. Informed consent is obtained before all treatment and clients are provided with full information about risks, outcomes and aftercare as part of every consultation. You can read more about our approach to patient safety and informed consent.
Located in Oakleigh, Serving Melbourne’s South East
Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. We are accessible from Carnegie, Chadstone, Murrumbeena, Huntingdale, Bentleigh, Clayton and across the south east Melbourne corridor. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment. Phone: 0491 706 705. Email: support@coreaesthetics.com.au.
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Booking a Consultation from Oakleigh
Patients from Oakleigh can book a consultation at Core Aesthetics online or by phone. The consultation is a standalone appointment, separate from any treatment session, and is conducted by Corey Anderson, the registered nurse who runs the practice. All consultations at Core Aesthetics are with the treating practitioner, not a patient coordinator or clinic manager.
The consultation appointment covers your medical history, your current medications and any previous injectable treatments, an assessment of the area or areas of concern, and a clinical recommendation that addresses what treatment, if any, is appropriate for your specific circumstances. You leave the consultation with a clear understanding of what has been recommended, why, and what the treatment process would look like if you decide to proceed.
The consultation is the right moment to ask every question you have about treatment, what it involves, what the risks are, what results are realistic for your anatomy, how the review process works, and what the long-term maintenance cycle looks like. There is no pressure to proceed following a consultation, and no time limit on acting on the assessment.
What the Consultation Covers
The consultation at Core Aesthetics is a standalone appointment, scheduled separately from the treatment session. During the consultation, the registered nurse practitioner takes a full medical history, reviews your current medications and any previous injectable treatments, assesses your facial anatomy in detail, and develops a treatment plan specific to your face and your goals. Clinical photographs are taken as a baseline record.
The consultation is also where every question you have about the procedure is answered, what the treatment involves, what the realistic range of outcomes looks like, what the risks are, what the review process entails, and what the treatment cycle looks like over time. By the time you attend your treatment appointment, you will have had all of this information in advance, with time to reflect and ask any follow-up questions that arise.
This separation of consultation from treatment is a deliberate clinical choice. It ensures that no treatment decision is made under time pressure, and that every procedure has been preceded by a thorough, unhurried assessment. Results vary between individuals, and the consultation is where the specific factors relevant to your anatomy and circumstances are identified and addressed.
What the Assessment Covers
The assessment at the consultation appointment is a face wide evaluation, not a focused review of only the area you have identified as a concern. This full face approach is deliberate: anatomical features interact with each other, and addressing one area in isolation, without understanding the broader facial context, can produce results that look disproportionate even when the individual area was technically treated well.
The practitioner evaluates facial symmetry, bone structure, soft tissue distribution, skin quality, and the dynamic movement patterns associated with each treatment area. The history taking covers your current medications, any previous injectable or surgical procedures, relevant health conditions, and any prior reactions or complications. From this assessment, the practitioner develops a treatment plan that reflects your specific anatomy and circumstances.
Results vary between individuals. What the assessment finds in one patient may be different from what it finds in another patient with a similar presenting concern, which is why templated treatment protocols are not used here. All treatments at Core Aesthetics are consultation-based and individually assessed.
About This Information
The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for clinical advice and does not constitute a recommendation that you proceed with any particular treatment. Cosmetic injectable treatments are prescription medical procedures. They carry risks that vary between individuals and that must be assessed and discussed in a clinical context before any treatment decision is made.
At Core Aesthetics, Corey Anderson assesses every patient individually. The consultation is the point at which your specific anatomy, medical history, and goals are evaluated together. No treatment is offered at a first appointment, and no treatment is appropriate for everyone. This page is a starting point, a way to understand what is involved before you decide whether a consultation is the right next step for you.
If you have questions about anything on this page or about whether treatment might be appropriate for your situation, you are welcome to call the clinic or book a consultation at no obligation.
This page provides clinical information about Your First Cosmetic Consultation Melbourne, Oakleigh. It is intended for adults aged 18 and over who are considering cosmetic injectable treatment and want to understand the clinical process, suitability factors, and what to expect from a consultation-based practice. All treatment decisions at Core Aesthetics follow individual assessment, no treatment is offered at a first appointment without a separate consultation. Results vary between individuals and are reviewed at follow-up.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- You want an unhurried clinical conversation before any treatment is considered
- You are 18 or older and weighing whether cosmetic injectables are right for you
- You want to understand risks, realistic expectations, and the regulatory framework that applies to cosmetic injectables in Australia
- You want a written record of what was discussed, considered, and recommended
This may not be for you if
- You are seeking same day treatment without an assessment
- You are under 18 years of age
- You expect a clinic that prescribes a treatment plan before meeting you
Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring to my consultation at Core Aesthetics?
Bring any documentation of previous treatments if you’ve had cosmetic injectables elsewhere. A list of current medications is helpful as some affect bruising. Arrive well hydrated.
How long does a consultation at Core Aesthetics take?
A first consultation typically takes 45 to 60 minutes including the full facial assessment and discussion of options. If treatment proceeds at the same appointment, the total time may be up to 90 minutes. Returning clients for follow-up appointments generally have shorter consultations.
Is there an obligation to have treatment after my consultation?
No. The consultation at Core Aesthetics is an independent appointment with no obligation to proceed with treatment. Many clients book a consultation to assess whether the clinic’s approach aligns with what they’re looking for before committing to any procedures.
What does Corey assess during a consultation?
The assessment covers your skin condition, facial structure, muscle activity, medical history, lifestyle and personal goals. Corey also evaluates how different facial areas interact and what realistic outcomes can be achieved. This comprehensive approach ensures any recommendation is based on thorough understanding of your individual anatomy.
Can I have treatment on the same day as my consultation?
In many cases yes, where the assessment is straightforward and both you and Corey are satisfied with the proposed plan. Treatment can proceed at the same appointment. However, if you prefer more time to consider, you’re welcome to return for a separate treatment appointment.
How much does a consultation cost?
Consultation fees at Core Aesthetics are discussed when you book. The consultation is an investment in proper assessment and planning, ensuring any treatment recommended is based on thorough clinical evaluation rather than assumptions.
Do I need to answer personal questions at my consultation?
Yes. Your medical history, medications, previous treatments, lifestyle and personal goals all inform the assessment. Being open and honest about these factors helps Corey provide an accurate clinical evaluation and appropriate recommendation.
What if the consultation identifies that treatment isn’t appropriate for me?
This happens. If the assessment reveals that treatment won’t achieve meaningful improvement, won’t be safe given your circumstances, or if you have unrealistic expectations, Corey will say so directly. This protects you from inappropriate treatment and ensures any decision is informed.