What to ask before any med spa treatment

Ask these before you book

Clear answers to these make a decision much easier.

• Will a licensed provider see me before any treatment?
• Who gives the treatment, and what is their license?
• What specific training do they have for it?
• What is the device or product, and why do you use it?
• What does a series involve, and how many visits is typical?
• What should aftercare look like?
• If something goes wrong, what happens next?
• Can I have the full cost in writing first?

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.

Red flags worth noticing

1. You are told a special offer ends today.
2. No one asks about your health history.
3. Treatment is offered before any consultation.
4. You cannot get a clear answer about who will perform it or what license they hold.
5. The cost changes or will not be put in writing.

Any one of these is a good reason to slow down. State boards in California let you look up a license online.