What should you expect from a modern medspa consultation?

The first step when looking into medspa treatments is typically the initial consultation. Many find this step to be very overwhelming with the many different options of treatments, products, and technologies that are offered by the medspa. In addition, many people find that they think that the initial consultation with be sold to the most expensive treatment by pushy sales people. Unfortunately, there are many who are misled into this thinking and do not get the full benefit of what the initial consultation can bring.

The intake process sets the foundation

Although you typically meet with a trained practitioner during a medspa consultation, your initial contact with a medspa can start before you even speak with a practitioner. Typically you would begin by filling out detailed paperwork that requests information regarding your full medical history and any current medications or treatments that you are taking. This information can affect the types of medical treatments that you can receive and the potential for complications from various cosmetic treatments.

At your initial intake you will be asked to complete a form detailing your medical history, current medications and any previous skin treatments, including lasers, chemical peels, facial fillers, Botox and more. Your comprehensive skin analysis will follow after you have completed the form. It is very important that you are as thorough as possible when filling out the form as some treatments may be contraindicated by previous medical conditions. During your skin analysis you will be asked a series of questions about your lifestyle including your amount of sun exposure and any allergies that you may have. Your practitioner will also ask about any current medications including blood thinners and acne treatments as these can affect healing.

A Comprehensive Skin Analysis is Key to Your Consultation

Next the Skin Analysis – It is of the utmost importance to find out your specific skin needs, before any Skin Treatment can be prescribed. During your skin analysis, the medspa practitioner uses various lighting sources to reveal most of the skin wounds which are not visible to the naked eye. Thusly an investigation of your skin texture, various types of marks and also loss of skin elasticity as well as your pores is carried out and often also a photo will be taken of your analyzed skin in order for you to recognize the improvement of your skin during your subsequent appointments. As stated earlier the physical investigation of your skin begins with the evaluation of your pores and facial texture, including any marks of blemishes such as freckles, sunspots, broken capillaries as well as a variety of different marks that have occurred by natural skin aging as well as your genetic makeup.

In most medspas a skin analysis will take 15 to 20 minutes to complete. In this time your practitioner will carry out a close-up examination of your skin and then explain to you what he or she has found and how your genetics, lifestyle and skin type have affected your skin to cause your current concerns. As a medspa we use images of your skin to compare to before treatment to show you the great results you have achieved with the treatment.

The practitioner can also highlight to you other area or spots on your skin that may require future treatment, for example if you have a lot of sun damage on your skin this could take years to show on the surface of your skin and would require earlier treatment.

Treatment recommendations must match your goals

After your skin analysis, your practitioner or his/her assistant will discuss all of the different medspa treatments available and help determine which treatment(s) will best address your specific skin concerns. He or she will explain the advantages and disadvantages of each available treatment option and give you a realistic idea of what to expect in terms of the results that you will receive as well as how long the results are expected to last. He or she can also give you a rough idea of how long it will be before you can expect to see the results of your treatment as well as how often you will need to have the treatment in order to receive long lasting results and to maintain the results. Your practitioner will also be able to discuss the costs of each available treatment as well as any packages or promotions that are available and answer any financial questions that you may have.

Find a Jacksonville medspa that can give you all of the information that you will need during your initial consultation to help you understand what to expect from the various procedures and how you will look following your treatment. As you are searching for a medspa it would be wise to ask about the consultation process as well. Find out what you can expect during the consultation. Be sure to find out exactly what your practitioner will be able to do for you during your initial meeting. Ask the practitioner to give you a list of all of the treatments that he or she offers, and have him or her describe each of the various procedures that he or she performs in greater detail. He or she should be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the various treatments that are available to you, and they should be able to

A medspa in Jacksonville should first explain how you will be treated during your initial consultation. A quality, reputable medspa will create a unique, individualized treatment plan that will address your specific skin concerns. Rather than choosing from a list of over priced and usually ineffective treatments that are sure to fail, the practitioner and skin care clinic will determine the best treatment, or combination of treatments to achieve your specific skin care goals.

Safety screening protects your health

As we go through the safety screening during your skin care consultation at a reputable medspa in Jacksonville, you will be asked to provide us with information regarding any past medical problems, any current medications, and even provide us with information regarding any previous skin care related treatments or procedures. Additionally, we will ask whether or not you are currently pregnant, whether or not you have any autoimmune disorders, and whether or not you have any other health concerns that may affect your skin or overall health.

Even a simple skin care product can have adverse interactions with other of your medications. Your intake of vitamins as well as your past experiences with pain and your past experiences with healing can also have significant effects on the type of treatments and products that your doctor would recommend for your skin. For example, if you are prone to forming keloid scars or experience an excessive amount of swelling following an injury then there are many treatments that your practitioner would rule out. Understanding all of these factors is crucial to obtaining the best care possible for your unique health and circumstances. Quality Jacksonville medspa's take your safety seriously and work around the clock to help you achieve healthy and beautiful skin. If you have any questions regarding your specific skin and how you can achieve optimal results, we encourage you to contact us for a consultation today.

Setting realistic expectations prevents disappointment

Be wary of any cosmetic practice that advertises unrealistic temporary cosmetic results or pictures of celebrities who have undergone cosmetic surgery. What can be guaranteed from cosmetic treatments is temporary and from injections such as fillers and Botox. Be wary of before and after pictures of other patients. Make sure that the pictures are of people with similar skin types and similar cosmetic problems. Ask the practitioner to describe the results of the patient's treatment in more detail. Ask the practitioner to describe the typical results and typical results timeline for the procedures that were performed on the patient in the pictures.

Also, during your consultation, be sure to ask the practitioner to show you some before-and-after photos of patients who have skin of a similar type and who have been treated for similar concerns. Review the photos carefully and ask your practitioner if the results are typical for most patients. In addition, ask your practitioner to show you the photos from the beginning of treatment to the most recent photos. This will give you a realistic idea of what to expect from your own treatment.

Also, be sure that your practitioner does not downplay the possible side effects of a skin treatment or cosmetic procedure. Although serious adverse reactions are rare when a skin treatment or cosmetic procedure is properly administered, they can and do occur. So, it is very important to have a full understanding of all aspects of any proposed skin treatment or cosmetic procedure before you agree to have it performed.

Financial planning comes last

After all of this your Jacksonville medspa will provide you with a quote for all of the recommended treatments. This quote should include all of the costs of all of the services, supplies, etc. associated with your treatments. Your Jacksonvile medspa should also let you know about any available specials and provide you with information on how you can pay for your treatments (i.e. financing, payment with credit card, etc.). It is very important that you are never forced into scheduling a treatment within a day of your free consultation and that you are given as much time as you need to think about your treatment(s).

Don't feel pressured to book the treatment on the same day of your consultation. Take your time to research the recommended treatments, and be sure to look for a doctor or technician who appreciates your knowledge of your skin and wants the best for you.