Notes on aesthetic consultations
Clear, practical articles about what an aesthetic consultation involves, how assessments work and how to prepare. Written for people considering care in Richmond and across Melbourne.
What actually happens during an aesthetic consultation
A practical walk-through of an in-person aesthetic consultation in Richmond, from the first questions to the notes you leave with.
How a practitioner assesses facial balance
What a facial balance assessment actually examines, and why proportion is read across the whole face rather than one feature at a time.
How to prepare for an aesthetic consultation
A few simple steps beforehand can make your consultation sharper, more useful and better matched to what you actually want to understand.
The questions worth asking during a cosmetic consultation
A practical set of questions that helps you assess your options honestly and leave a cosmetic consultation genuinely informed.
Why your medical history shapes aesthetic care
A clear look at why a full health picture comes before any aesthetic care, and what that review covers.
Skin texture, hydration and how the face ages
A practical explanation of how texture and hydration change over time, and what an in-person skin assessment looks at.
Can care happen on the same day as your consultation?
An honest answer to a common question: sometimes yes, but only where clinically appropriate and never promised in advance.
How to choose an aesthetic practitioner in Richmond
A practical guide to what matters when choosing who to see, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
Start with a private consultation.
A approximately 45 minutes in-person appointment with Jolene in Richmond. A $30 booking deposit secures your appointment. There is no obligation to proceed.