Are you just starting to see changes in your skin and thinking about having an aesthetic procedure? Or maybe life has gotten in the way and you’ve pushed your needs to the back burner for more than a few years. Noticing pesky lines and wrinkles that you didn’t have before can put a damper on your self-confidence. I get it.
If you’re going to take the plunge and are just beginning your search for a medical aesthetics provider, there are a few important things to keep in mind when researching who to trust:
Referrals speak volumes
Ask your girlfriends, your hairstylist or someone whose skin you admire who they see for aesthetic treatments. A referral from a trusted source is worth its weight in BOTOX (a little aesthetic humor…).
Do your due diligence
You wouldn’t hire a mechanic to fix your car without checking out their background and reviews first, right? Same thing applies here. Make sure your potential medical aesthetics provider is actually great at their job. Ask to see before and after photos of their work, read their bio and scour their client reviews—especially for the services you are most interested in.
Make sure they know their stuff
Your medical aesthetics provider should value education and stay ahead of the curve on the latest in anti-aging and aesthetic treatments.
When it comes to medical aesthetics, certifications are not about stroking the provider’s ego—but about showing their experience and dedication to learning. One step better is if your provider is actually a clinical instructor—that means they are brought in to train doctors, PAs, APRNs and specialists on how to properly perform injectables (dermal fillers and toxins).
DID YOU KNOW?
Kati Midgley, PA-C is recognized nationally as a professional clinical instructor of dermal fillers and toxins (such as BOTOX, Sculptra, Restylane, Perlane, Dysport and others), laser applications, sclerotherapy and platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Kati is also one of the first U.S. national instructors of the revolutionary PDO Thread Lift technique. Don’t skip the consultation I’ve treated thousands of patients and have heard every fear known to man. Your fears are not unfounded, so it’s crucial to find a medical aesthetics provider who not only has the skills, but who also has compassion. Before you book a procedure, “interview” providers to get a gauge on how they treat their clients. Do they make you feel heard or are they brushing off your fears? Are they taking the time to listen to your wants and needs or are they looking at the clock and rushing you out before you’ve finished talking? Trust your gut. If you feel comfortable and confident when talking with a provider, chances are you’ll feel comfortable and confident with your results, too. I understand that searching for a medical aesthetics provider can feel like a daunting task. But, with a little time and effort, you can feel confident that you’ve found the right provider. And then the question simply becomes…why didn’t you do this sooner? Request your complimentary consultation with Clarity today!