Make the most of your consultation

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?

Before you go

Take ten minutes to jot down a few things. It saves time and helps you get clear answers.

• What you would like to change or ask about.
• Your medical history and current medications.
• Any reactions you have had to skin products or treatments.
• The questions you want answered.

At the end of the consultation, write down what was recommended, the number of sessions and the total cost.

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 Wisconsin state boards. A short search before you book is worth the time.