Before you agree to anything, ask
Use these to compare providers too.
- Who exactly will do my treatment?
- What is their license, and can I look it up?
- What training do they have with this device or product?
- Is this treatment suitable for my skin type and health history?
- How many visits will I likely need?
- What aftercare do you recommend?
- What is your plan if there is a complication?
- What will the whole thing cost, all in?
Come prepared
Providers ask a lot of questions at a consultation, and it is easy to forget something in the moment. Write the main points down beforehand.
Include your health history, every medication and supplement you take, any allergies, and any previous treatments such as peels, laser or injectables. Note anything you are worried about. Then add your own questions, such as who will perform the treatment and what it will cost in total.
How to look up a license
Each state has boards that license nurses, physicians, physician assistants and, in many states, other aesthetic professionals. In California, you can usually search these boards online by name.
Ask the provider who will perform your treatment and what license they hold, then look it up. Also slow down if you feel pressure to book that day, if there is no consultation, if answers about who does the work are vague, or if the cost will not be written down.
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