A first consultation is a conversation, not a commitment. It is time set aside to understand your skin, your goals and your history before any treatment is discussed.
This guide covers a few simple things you can do beforehand so that time is well spent.
Before you arrive
A little preparation helps your practitioner build an accurate picture. If you can, gather the following:
- Your current skincare products. A photo of the labels is enough.
- Any medications or supplements you take regularly, including topical prescriptions.
- Previous treatments, with approximate dates, whether they were done at this clinic or elsewhere.
- Known allergies or sensitivities, to products, ingredients or materials.
If you are unsure whether something is relevant, bring it anyway. It is easier to set information aside than to recall it later.
Thinking about your goals
You do not need to arrive with a treatment in mind. It is often more useful to describe what you notice and what you would like to change.
Helpful ways to describe a concern
- When you first noticed it.
- Whether it changes with seasons, stress or your cycle.
- What you have already tried, and how your skin responded.
- What a good outcome would look like for you day to day.
The best consultations start with listening. Your history shapes every recommendation that follows.
Questions worth asking
Consultations work best when they go both ways. You might ask:
- What options are suitable for my skin, and why?
- What does preparation and aftercare involve?
- How many sessions are usually discussed, and over what timeframe?
- Is there anything that would make a treatment unsuitable for me right now?
Your practitioner will explain what applies to you specifically. General information online, including this article, is not a substitute for that personal assessment.
Next steps
If you would like to explore options before booking, you can browse treatments or start from a concern. Common questions about appointments are answered on our FAQs page.
When you are ready, book a consultation and we will take it from there.