Cosmetic surgery - Non surgical cosmetic procedures

Questions to ask
If you are considering a non-surgical cosmetic treatment there are a number of questions you should ask to help you to decide whether to have a treatment and where to have it carried out.

• Who will carry out the treatment?

• How long have they been trained in this treatment and do they have a certificate of accreditation?

• How many of my cosmetic procedures did you do last year?

• Do they have professional indemnity insurance?

• Is the treatment right for me?

• How long does the treatment take?

• Is the treatment painful and if so what form of anaesthesia is used?

• Is all equipment used sterile and used only for me?

• For dermal fillers – what is the filler made of and do I need a test to find out if I am allergic to it?

• For Botox® - will I see a doctor or dentist and will he or she prescribe the Botox®?

• What are the risks involved?

• Are there any other treatment options available for me to achieve the results I want?

• Do you have any ‘before and after’ photographs that I can see?

• What type of aftercare regime will I need after treatment?

• Will I need pain relief following treatment?

• Will I have swelling or bruising and can these be treated?

• At what stage will I be able to judge the results of treatment?

• Will I be reviewed after the treatment – and is this included in the price?

• How long do the results last?

• What will be the cost of the treatment, including any materials I may need after it?

• Will I need a course of treatments?

• If I change my mind and decide not to complete the treatment, do I still need to pay the full cost for the treatment?

• What will happen if I am unhappy with any aspect of the treatment?

• Will my photographs be shown to anyone else for any reason?

Source

UK Department of health