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
Write it down first
Memory is unreliable when you are in an unfamiliar room with a lot of new information. A short written list keeps the conversation on track.
Put down your medical conditions, medications and supplements, allergies, and any cosmetic treatments you have had before. Add the questions you care about most. If you have photos of a skin concern that changes over time, you can bring those too.
When to pause
A consultation should feel like an exchange of information. If it feels like a sales pitch, take a step back.
Watch for pressure to commit on the spot, a treatment offered with no consultation, unclear answers about who does the work, or a reluctance to write down the total cost. Each of these is a reason to wait. To look up a license, search the website of the relevant Michigan state licensing board by the person's name.
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