A short list of questions for your provider

A checklist for your consultation

Ask each one and note the answer.

• License and role of the person performing the treatment
• Their training and how often they do this treatment
• The device, product or method being used
• What a series involves and how it is spaced out
• Aftercare instructions and how long they apply
• Possible side effects and how they are handled
• What happens and who pays if something goes wrong
• Total cost in writing before you start

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 New Mexico state board before you return.