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Consultation Question Checklist
Questions to bring to a first appointment with any new aesthetic provider.
Print this and take it to your first appointment with any new aesthetic provider.
Provider Credentials and Experience
What is your credential and licensing in this state?
How long have you been performing this specific procedure?
Approximately how many of these procedures have you performed?
What continuing education have you done in this area?
Are you a member of any relevant professional organizations?
The Procedure Itself
What specific product or device will be used? What's the brand name?
Why this product over alternatives?
What exactly will be done, in what areas, with how much product?
What are realistic expectations for someone with my specific concerns?
What can this procedure not address?
Safety and Complications
What are the most common side effects, and how often do they occur?
What are the rare but serious complications, and what's your plan if they happen?
Do you have hyaluronidase on hand (if HA filler)?
What are the contraindications I should know about?
What's your emergency contact protocol?
Aftercare
What should I do at home after this procedure?
What should I avoid?
What signs would indicate I should call your office immediately?
When will I see results, and when should I follow up?
Photos and Records
Will you take before and after photos?
Who has access to these photos?
Are they used for marketing only with separate consent?
Can I see photos of patients similar to me whom you've treated?
Cost and Logistics
What is the total cost of this procedure?
Are follow-up visits included or separate?
What's the cost if something needs to be adjusted or corrected?
Are there package options or financing available?
What's your refund or correction policy if I'm unhappy with results?
Personal Fit Questions to Ask Yourself
Did I feel listened to during this consultation?
Did the provider give me time to ask questions?
Did the recommendations match what I came in for?
Did I feel any pressure to commit today?
Did I feel respected and informed throughout the conversation?
Would I send someone I love to this provider?