 Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are becoming a very popular way of refreshing the appearance. Not only is there a wide choice of treatments available, there is also a wide choice of cosmetic medicine clinics on the Gold Coast that offer non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Here are some tips on questions to ask before you make the choice on which clinic to attend. WHO WILL BE PERFORMING THE TREATMENT?
The qualifications of the person performing the procedure should most definitely be questioned. Don’t be afraid to ask what that person’s qualifications are. Will the doctor be performing the procedure or will it be another member of their staff such as a nurse or technician? Also make sure that the person performing your cosmetic treatment performs these procedures regularly, for example some clinics will only perform cosmetic procedures one day a week or once per month. Practical procedures need to be performed frequently to maintain skill and competency levels.
WHO WILL BE CONDUCTING THE CONSULTATION?
The consultation should be an in-depth look at your concerns and analysis of your skin to determine what is the best treatment for you. The person performing the consult needs detailed knowledge in facial anatomy and skin structure to give you advice on the best treatment options available to you. The individual performing the initial consult should fully explain the treatment to be performed including potential side-effects and the total cost involved. Often a series of treatments may be required to achieve a specific result , so it is important that overall cost rather than initial cost is explained at the consultation. Make sure that the same person performing your consult is also going to be performing your treatment and subsequent treatments. Together you have both reached an understanding of your concerns and the best treatment options available to you, and it should be this person who continues your treatment.
ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH THE PRACTITIONER?
You must insure that you feel comfortable with the person that is performing the treatment. Can she/he relate to your concerns? Has he/she given you a full understanding of what is to be performed? You should not be talked into any procedure that you are uncomfortable or uncertain about.
ARE YOU GETTING VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY?
Many people phone around to find the best price for specific treatments. It is very difficult to compare prices between clinics as different clinics will use different quantities or doses of product. To compare prices accurately you need to ask about the quantity that is being referred to. For example, ask the number of units being used or the volume of the syringe being used. If you are receiving less than the recommended number of units for anti-wrinkle treatment then it is less likely to give you the long lasting effect you desire. Remember that the money you are spending is not just for the product, it is also for the service. The skill of the practitioner plays a great role in your treatment result, often more so than the product itself. Again, this comes back to making sure you know the qualifications of the person performing your treatment.
IS THERE A GUARANTEE ON TREATMENT?
Unfortunately cosmetic treatments don’t come with any specific guarantees as there can be a variation in response between individuals. An experienced practitioner should be able to accurately judge the amount of filler and or anti wrinkle product to insure you achieve the best result. If however, the treatment is unreasonably short-lived or inadequate then it is important to return to the practitioner who performed the treatment to discuss correction of the problem.
DO YOU HAVE A CHOICE OF TREATMENTS?
Ask what type of treatments and products the clinic has available? During the initial consult it may be determined that the best course of action for your individual needs and concerns is not what you had originally thought. For instance there are several different brands of dermal fillers and each has its pros and cons dependent upon your individual case. Make sure you can be offered a choice of products, so that you can receive the treatment that best suits you as an individual. As you can see, a few pertinent questions will assist you in selecting the cosmetic clinic that will provide you with the best service to suit your individual needs.
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