Make the most of your consultation

Ask these before you book

Clear answers to these make a decision much easier.

• Will a licensed provider see me before any treatment?
• Who gives the treatment, and what is their license?
• What specific training do they have for it?
• What is the device or product, and why do you use it?
• What does a series involve, and how many visits is typical?
• What should aftercare look like?
• If something goes wrong, what happens next?
• Can I have the full cost in writing first?

Before you go

Take ten minutes to jot down a few things. It saves time and helps you get clear answers.

• What you would like to change or ask about.
• Your medical history and current medications.
• Any reactions you have had to skin products or treatments.
• The questions you want answered.

At the end of the consultation, write down what was recommended, the number of sessions and the total cost.

How to look up a license

Each state has boards that license nurses, physicians, physician assistants and, in many states, other aesthetic professionals. In Florida, 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.