What to ask at your consultation
A provider who is comfortable with these questions is a good sign.
- Is the person treating me licensed in Oregon, and for what?
- How much experience do they have with this treatment?
- What is the name of the device or product, and is it the one I will get every time?
- What does a full series look like from start to finish?
- What should I do at home in the days after treatment?
- If I have a reaction, who do I call, and when?
- Can you give me the total cost in writing?
Your consultation notes
It helps to treat a consultation like any appointment where you need to make a decision. Bring notes in, and leave with notes.
Going in, have your health history, medications, allergies and past treatments written down, plus your questions. Coming out, write down who you met, what they suggested, the device or product named, the aftercare, and the total cost they quoted. Notes make it much easier to compare providers or sleep on it.
Red flags worth noticing
- You are told a special offer ends today.
- No one asks about your health history.
- Treatment is offered before any consultation.
- You cannot get a clear answer about who will perform it or what license they hold.
- The cost changes or will not be put in writing.
Any one of these is a good reason to slow down. State boards in Oregon let you look up a license online.
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