Make the most of your consultation

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

A short prep list

1. Your medications, including vitamins and supplements.
2. Health conditions and any recent changes.
3. Allergies and past reactions to products or treatments.
4. Past cosmetic procedures, with rough dates.
5. Your questions for the provider.
6. A notebook or phone to record answers and the quoted cost.

Having this ready helps a licensed provider decide what is suitable for you, and it means you are less likely to leave with an unanswered question.

If something feels rushed

Trust your sense that something is off. Common warning signs include:

• Being told to decide now or lose a deal.
• Being treated without a consultation first.
• Not being told who will do the treatment.
• No clear, written total cost.
• Promises about exactly how you will look.

You can check the person's license with the relevant Texas state board before you return.