A checklist for your consultation
Ask each one and note the answer.
- License and role of the person performing the treatment
- Their training and how often they do this treatment
- The device, product or method being used
- What a series involves and how it is spaced out
- Aftercare instructions and how long they apply
- Possible side effects and how they are handled
- What happens and who pays if something goes wrong
- Total cost in writing before you start
What to bring or write down
A little preparation makes a consultation more useful. Before you go, write down:
- Any medical conditions, past or current.
- Medications and supplements you take.
- Allergies, including to anesthetics or skin products.
- Past cosmetic treatments and when you had them.
- What you hope to talk about, in your own words.
Bring your list of questions and a way to take notes.
How to look up a license
Each state has boards that license nurses, physicians, physician assistants and, in many states, other aesthetic professionals. In Texas, 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.
One form, one local provider, and your questions answered before any decision.
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