Questions to ask before opting for non-surgical treatments
Research, research, research – if you do nothing else in the hunt for non-surgical treatments, do this. It is not about picking the most expensive cosmetic surgery clinic, or the cheapest, it is about picking the best, most reputable clinic that can offer you the results you want and do so safely and responsibly.
Below are some of the questions you should ask before committing to any non-surgical treatments.
Are you registered?
For injectable treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers, the clinic you choose should be registered with the International Health Advisory Service (IHAS) Treatments You Can Trust. This means that they are regularly audited to check that hygiene and safety remain top priorities for patients at all times. For all other procedures, the clinic you’re visiting should be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
How long have you been offering this treatment?
Be wary of clinics that are vague when answering this question and ask for specifics from the person you speak to. Asking this will give you an idea of the level of experience both of the clinic and the practitioner.
How many patients have you worked on?
Again, it is important to know just how experienced your aesthetic nurse or cosmetic surgeon is – the more experience the better.
What results can I expect?
Results vary drastically from person to person so don’t accept a stock answer. If you visit a good clinic they will often carry out computerised photo imaging skin analysis to get a full picture of the condition of your skin and to understand how your lifestyle currently affects this and will continue to affect it after your treatment.
Can I see some recent before and after images?
Every good clinic will have a catalogue of before and after images so don’t be satisfied with just the ones they provide in the marketing material, look at as wide a range as possible.
How long will it take?
Ask for specifics about the length of the procedure and what it involves, it is important to know exactly what to expect so you are prepared for the whole process.
What are the recovery times?
Find out exactly if there is any down time and if you’ll have to take any days off work. You might also want to know if the treatments will leave any telltale signs such as redness, swelling or bruising as this may influence your decision as to days off work and when you have the treatment.
How long will the effects last?
It is important to understand that the effects of non-surgical treatments are temporary and that each one will last a different amount of time depending on your skin and lifestyle.
What are the risks?
There are risks with all procedures so don’t believe anyone that tells you otherwise. However, the risks are usually minimal but you’re as well to go in with your eyes open.
Pick a cosmetic surgery UK based clinic for all surgical and non-surgical treatments and do your research at your initial consultation.
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