Questions to bring to a provider in Santa Monica

Questions to ask a provider

Take this list to your consultation and write down the answers.

• Who will perform the treatment, and what license do they hold?
• What training have they had for this specific treatment?
• Which device or product will you use, and why that one?
• How many sessions does a typical series involve, and how far apart?
• What aftercare will I need, and what should I avoid afterward?
• What are the possible side effects?
• What happens if something goes wrong, and who do I contact?
• What is the total cost, including follow-ups, before I 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.

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