Questions to Ask

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Before making an appointment for a nonsurgical aesthetic treatment, ask your health care professional the following questions to make sure he or she is qualified to perform the treatment and that you feel comfortable with him or her. Some of the following questions may be best answered before you meet with the physician and may be found on the physician's Web site or on his or her resume. Ask the office if either is available for you to review. Other questions below are best asked in person, after you've done your homework about the physician, his or her team, and their credentials.

1. Are you board certified? In which area?
2. How many of these treatments do you perform a year?
3. Where and when were you trained?
4. Are you certified to perform this treatment in a hospital or outpatient setting?
5. What is your complication rate?
6. Will you personally treat me? If not, what are the qualifications of the person who will?
7. What treatment/product do you recommend? Why? What are the pros and cons of the other options?
8. How much does the treatment cost? How many treatments will I need?
9. Is the product/treatment FDA-approved specifically for cosmetic purposes?
10. What should I do before the procedure in preparation? Is there any activity I should avoid after the treatment?
11. Are there any medications I should avoid before my treatment?
12. Will I need an anesthetic? What type? Who will provide it?
13. What will you give me for pain?
14. What do I need to do following the treatment? Can I wash my face? Use creams or ointments? Wear makeup? Go into the sun? Exercise?
15. What can I expect after my treatment? How long before any irritation goes away, if any occurs?
16. What are the potential benefits and risks of this treatment?
17. How long will the results last?
18. Do you offer follow-up appointments to discuss treatment outcomes?
19. What results can I expect from this treatment?