What to Expect During a Medical Spa Consultation

A medical spa consultation allows patients to discuss their concerns, goals, and expectations with our team. A thorough consultation helps us to assess your skin condition, determine an appropriate treatment, and customize a plan for optimal results. We aim to provide a smooth process from the beginning to end.

Discussion of concerns and goals

Before the consultation, patients will likely need to fill out a form giving the medical spa a general idea of what made them schedule a consultation. However, during the consultation, patients can go into as much detail as they like in expressing any issues or dissatisfaction with their skin. Whether it is acne, scarring, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, or general signs of aging, openly sharing these concerns will help the medical spa practitioner understand each patient's desires.

Comprehensive assessment

No matter what skin issue one is receiving care for, a comprehensive skin assessment will be necessary. The medical spa practitioner will carefully examine one's skin, analyzing its texture, elasticity, tone, and any underlying issues such as rosacea. This assessment may involve using specialized tools, such as a magnifying lamp or advanced photographic technology, to evaluate the true state of one's skin accurately. This assessment identifies specific areas of concern and often the root causes, allowing the practitioner to recommend various treatments.

Treatment recommendation

Based on the discussion of concerns and findings during the comprehensive skin assessment, the practitioner will explain the most effective treatment options available and how they can address each concern. These recommendations may include non-invasive treatments like chemical peels, laser therapies, facials, microdermabrasion, and injectable treatments such as dermal fillers. This will also be when the practitioner discusses the potential risks, advantages, and how many sessions will be expected during each option.

Following the recommendations, the practitioner will outline a treatment plan that caters to the patient's lifestyle, skin type, and skin condition. They will also provide information on pre-operative and post-operative procedures, such as avoiding sun exposure or discontinuing skincare products. This plan will serve as a roadmap to guide patients to healthy skin. Once the treatment plan is determined, the patient can schedule a follow-up appointment to begin the process.

Opportunity for questions

Throughout the consultation, there will be ample opportunity for patients to ask questions and seek clarification. However, towards the end, after receiving all the necessary information, patients are encouraged to share their concerns or ask questions regarding not only their proposed treatment plan but to learn more about the medical spa and its practitioners. This way, if there are concerns later down the line, patients will know what the medical spa is able to help them with in the future.