What to ask a provider before you decide

Your consultation question list

Print it, save it to your phone, or copy it into a note.

• What are your qualifications, and who else might treat me?
• Where did you train for this procedure?
• Which product or device do you use?
• What should I expect over a full series?
• How should I care for the area afterward?
• What side effects are common, and which are rare?
• How do you handle problems if they come up?
• What will I pay in total, and is it in writing?

What a provider will want to know

Expect questions about your health, so have the answers ready:

• Medical conditions and recent illnesses.
• Prescription medications, supplements and topical products.
• Allergies and sensitivities.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Previous cosmetic treatments.

Then add your own list of questions, such as who will perform the treatment and what the total cost will be. A licensed provider uses this information to decide what is suitable for you.

Pause if you see these

A consultation that goes well usually leaves you with clear answers and no rush. Pause if instead you get:

• A push to pay a deposit or book on the spot.
• Treatment offered with no consultation.
• Fuzzy answers about who performs it and their license.
• A refusal to give the total cost in writing.

You can look up licenses through the Ohio state boards. A short search before you book is worth the time.