A facial volume consultation at Core Aesthetics focuses specifically on assessing patterns of facial volume loss, how they are affecting your appearance and which filler treatment areas are most clinically relevant for your individual anatomy. Suitability is always determined in an individual consultation, before any treatment is considered.
Facial volume loss is one of the most significant contributors to the visible signs of ageing, and one of the least discussed in plain language. Understanding how volume loss works, where it happens first and what the downstream effects look like is the foundation of a useful consultation about filler treatment.
All facial volume consultations at Core Aesthetics are conducted by Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse, the sole treating practitioner at the clinic.
“There is no obligation to proceed. The consultation is where the honest conversation happens.”
Treating Practitioner
| Name | Corey Anderson |
| Profession | Registered Nurse |
| AHPRA | |
| Registered since | January 1996 |
How Facial Volume Changes Over Time
The face has multiple fat compartments distributed across the mid and lower face, and they do not age uniformly. Some deflate and descend, others shift position, and the combined effect is a redistribution of facial volume from where it belongs to places where it creates the appearance of heaviness or hollow. Concurrently, the bony scaffold underlying the soft tissue loses density, altering the structural foundation on which everything else rests.
The mid face is the area where volume loss most commonly becomes visible first. As the fat compartments of the cheek deflate and descend, the cheekbones appear less prominent, the lower face appears relatively heavier and the transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek becomes less smooth. This is the underlying structural change behind many concerns that appear to be about nasolabial folds, under-eye hollowing or a heavier lower face. You can read a detailed overview of this process in our clinical guide to facial volume loss.
The Volume Assessment at Core Aesthetics
Corey assesses the face in three dimensions: how volume is distributed across the mid and lower face, what the pattern and degree of loss looks like, and how the changes in each area relate to changes elsewhere. This whole-face picture determines where filler treatment would produce the most clinically meaningful improvement and in what order treatment areas should be addressed.
The most common starting point is the mid face and cheeks. Restoring structural support here frequently produces a natural improvement in the nasolabial folds, the under-eye area and the overall lower face proportion without treating those areas directly. This is why Corey routinely recommends starting with the mid face and reviewing before discussing the lower face or under-eye areas as secondary considerations.
Other filler treatment areas that may be relevant include the jawline and chin for lower face definition, tear trough for under-eye hollowing in suitable candidates, and nasolabial folds where direct treatment remains relevant after mid face correction. The full overview is available on our dermal filler hub page.
Located in Oakleigh, Serving Melbourne’s South East
Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Accessible from Carnegie, Chadstone, Murrumbeena, Huntingdale, Bentleigh and Clayton. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment.
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Safety, Suitability and Clinical Assessment
All cosmetic injectable procedures carry risk. The suitability assessment at consultation identifies any contraindications or relative risk factors specific to your circumstances, including medical history, current medications, previous procedures, and anatomical features that may affect the risk profile for a given treatment area. This information is reviewed before any treatment is planned.
For certain conditions and medications, injectable treatments are not appropriate, or require modification of technique or timing. For others, the treating practitioner may recommend that you consult with your primary healthcare provider before proceeding. These are clinical judgements that can only be made with accurate, complete medical history information, which is why the consultation history taking process is thorough.
Complication recognition and initial management are part of the clinical competency required of practitioners performing injectable treatments under AHPRA’s September 2025 guidelines for nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. The practitioner at Core Aesthetics holds current training in this area and maintains the relevant management supplies on site. Understanding that risk exists and is actively managed is more useful than assuming risk does not exist.
Review Appointments and Ongoing Care
A review appointment at four to six weeks is a standard part of every treatment cycle at Core Aesthetics. The review is not contingent on whether you have concerns, it is a clinical standard that applies to every patient. At review, the practitioner assesses the result across all treated areas, compares the outcome to the pretreatment clinical photographs, identifies any asymmetry or variation in response between sides, and determines whether any adjustment is appropriate within the same treatment cycle.
The review is also where longitudinal data about how your specific anatomy responds to treatment is recorded. Over multiple treatment cycles, this accumulated data allows the practitioner to refine the dosing and approach to better match your individual response pattern, which is one of the most significant advantages of maintaining a consistent treating practitioner rather than moving between clinics.
If you have any concerns in the period between your treatment and your review appointment, contact the clinic directly. The practitioner who treated you has the clinical context to respond accurately to any post treatment question, which is preferable to relying on general online information that may not reflect your specific situation.
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.
The long term Approach
Most patients who pursue cosmetic injectable treatment are thinking about the long term, even when they are not sure how to articulate that. The question is not just “what can I have done today” but “how do I age well over the next decade”. Those are different questions, and they require different conversations.
At Core Aesthetics, the planning conversation is oriented towards the long term. What does gradual maintenance look like over several years? Which areas are the highest priority given current changes? When should treatment begin, and when is it appropriate to wait? What is the realistic trajectory if treatment is maintained consistently versus started later?
These questions are best answered in the context of an individual assessment, because the answers depend on anatomy, rate of change, starting point, and personal goals, all of which vary. The consultation is where that conversation happens. Results vary between individuals, and a long term plan reflects that variability rather than applying a standard approach.
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 Facial Volume 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 causes facial volume loss?
Multiple factors contribute, age related fat compartment thinning, progressive bony remodelling of the face, and changes in skin elasticity. The process begins in the mid thirties for most people and accelerates thereafter.
How is volume loss different from wrinkles?
Volume loss creates flatness, hollowing and loss of facial structure, a tired appearance even at rest. Wrinkles are from movement or sun damage. Many clients have both and benefit from addressing them together.
Where do people typically lose the most volume?
The mid face (cheeks), tear trough area, temples, and jawline are common areas of volume loss. Volume reduction in the mid face cascades down, affecting how the lower face appears as support diminishes.
How much filler is needed to address volume loss?
This varies enormously based on how much loss is present and over how large an area. The consultation assesses the extent of volume loss and determines appropriate placement.
Can volume loss be prevented?
Some factors are inevitable with ageing, but sun protection, skincare and maintaining good health can slow the process. Early preventative treatment can also slow progression of volume loss.
Is volume loss treatable at any age?
Yes. Some younger clients have naturally shallow mid faces and benefit from structural support. Older clients with significant volume loss require a different approach than those with minimal loss.
What’s the difference between adding volume and restoring volume?
Restoring volume addresses loss that has occurred with ageing, bringing someone back to their previous appearance. Adding volume goes beyond their baseline. The consultation determines which approach fits the individual.
How long do volume restoration results last?
Filler in structural areas tends to last longer, typically twelve to eighteen months or more. The consultation explains expected longevity for your specific treatment plan.