Watchedwaters Skin Consults

Questions to ask

Questions to ask a med spa provider

Take these to your consultation. They help you understand a treatment, who gives it and what aftercare involves.

Ask these before you book

Clear answers to these make a decision much easier.

  • Will a licensed provider see me before any treatment?
  • Who gives the treatment, and what is their license?
  • What specific training do they have for it?
  • What is the device or product, and why do you use it?
  • What does a series involve, and how many visits is typical?
  • What should aftercare look like?
  • If something goes wrong, what happens next?
  • Can I have the full cost in writing first?

Things to have on hand

Your health history matters for nearly every med spa treatment. Some medications, conditions and recent sun exposure can change what is suitable, so a provider needs to know about them.

Before your consultation, list your medications and supplements, any allergies, and past treatments. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy, mention it. Bring your questions too, and ask the provider to write down the total cost.

If something feels rushed

Trust your sense that something is off. Common warning signs include:

  • Being told to decide now or lose a deal.
  • Being treated without a consultation first.
  • Not being told who will do the treatment.
  • No clear, written total cost.
  • Promises about exactly how you will look.

You can check the person's license with the relevant Florida state board before you return.

Tell a provider in St. Petersburg what you would like to ask. You decide what happens after you talk.

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