About Skin Consultation
A consultation gives you time to discuss your skin concerns, everyday routine, and the type of appointment you are considering. Rather than choosing a treatment by name alone, you can compare options and ask what is appropriate for your current skin. The studio’s Fresha menu lists a one-hour Consultation appointment.
What to bring to your skincare consultation
Prepare a list or photographs of the products you use, including prescriptions, retinoids, exfoliating acids, and products that have caused reactions. Mention recent procedures, allergies, skin sensitivity, and the results you hope to achieve. Practical details such as an upcoming event or limited recovery time are useful too.
Questions worth asking before a treatment
Ask what the service involves, who performs it, which products or devices are proposed, and what the realistic alternatives are. Discuss expected recovery, aftercare, and how any future visits would be planned. You should understand the proposed treatment before deciding whether to book it.
A cosmetic skincare consultation is not automatically a medical diagnosis or a prescription visit. Ask who you will meet and what their qualifications cover. Persistent painful acne, a changing skin lesion, an unexplained rash, or another medical concern may need a dermatologist rather than a cosmetic treatment.
What to expect
- Explain your concerns, routine, relevant history, and preferences.
- Discuss the limits and suitability of the services you are considering.
- Leave with clear next steps, which may include a treatment plan, postponement, or referral for medical assessment.
Before your visit
Tell your provider about allergies, skin conditions, medications, pregnancy, and recent procedures that may affect treatment. Do not start or stop prescribed medication for a cosmetic appointment without advice from your prescribing clinician.
Ask about suitability, current pricing, and appointment length before booking. Results and recovery vary from person to person.
After your visit
Follow only the recommendations appropriate to your assessment. A consultation does not require changing prescription medication or committing to a procedure. Contact the studio if you need a booking detail clarified before your next visit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to book a treatment after a consultation?
A consultation is an opportunity to understand your options. Confirm the appointment conditions when booking; do not assume it includes a separate procedure.
Can I get a diagnosis or prescription?
That depends on the professional you are seeing and the service offered. Confirm credentials and scope beforehand; a routine cosmetic consultation should not be assumed to be medical care.
Can you help me choose between a facial and a peel?
You can discuss goals, sensitivity, and recovery needs so the appropriate options can be explained. Suitability is individual rather than determined by a quiz or service name alone.