Good questions to bring
You are allowed to ask all of these. Most providers expect them.
- Who performs the treatment, and are they supervised by anyone?
- What license and training do they have?
- What product or device is used, and where does it come from?
- How do you decide if this is suitable for me?
- What does a typical course of treatment look like?
- What aftercare is needed?
- What do you do if I have a reaction or a problem afterward?
- What is the total price, including any follow-up visits?
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.
Reasons to wait
It is your face, your skin and your money. You can leave a consultation without booking, and you can come back later.
Slow down if there is pressure to book the same day, if no one offers a proper consultation, if you get vague answers about who will perform the treatment, or if the provider will not give you the cost in writing. To look up a license, ask for the person's full name and license type, then search the California state board for that profession.
Tell a provider in Los Angeles what you would like to ask. You decide what happens after you talk.
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