What to ask at your consultation
A provider who is comfortable with these questions is a good sign.
- Is the person treating me licensed in California, and for what?
- How much experience do they have with this treatment?
- What is the name of the device or product, and is it the one I will get every time?
- What does a full series look like from start to finish?
- What should I do at home in the days after treatment?
- If I have a reaction, who do I call, and when?
- Can you give me the total cost in writing?
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 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.
A licensed provider decides what is suitable for you. Send a request to begin that conversation.
Request a consult