What to expect at your aesthetics consultation

If you have never had an aesthetic treatment before, the consultation is the part to focus on. It is the most important appointment you will have, and a good one should leave you feeling informed and unhurried, never pressured. Here is what happens at The Aesthetic Nurse Studio in Worthing.

A relaxed conversation, not a sales pitch

Your consultation starts with a conversation about what is bothering you and what you would like to feel, rather than a list of treatments to buy. There is no obligation to book anything on the day, and you are always welcome to go away and think about it.

Your medical history matters

Before any treatment is discussed, we go through your medical history, medications, allergies and any previous treatments. Some conditions and medicines mean certain treatments are not suitable, and that honesty keeps you safe. This is one of the clearest reasons to choose a medically trained practitioner.

An honest assessment

We look at your skin and facial structure and talk through what is realistic. Sometimes the best advice is a smaller treatment than you expected, a different approach, or simply good skincare for now. Our philosophy is refreshed, never overdone, so the aim is always a natural result that still looks like you.

A clear plan and clear pricing

If a treatment is right for you, you will get a plan in plain English, including what it involves, how it feels, recovery and cost. You can see our prices in advance so there are no surprises. Where a treatment is prescription only, a prescription is arranged after the consultation.

Questions worth asking

Bring questions. Good ones include: are you a registered healthcare professional, what are the risks, what happens if something is not right, and what results are realistic for me. A practitioner who welcomes these questions is one you can trust.

Ready to talk it through? Get in touch or book a free consultation, and we will take it from there.

Always check who is treating you

Whatever treatment you are considering, make sure the person treating you is a registered healthcare professional. Not every treatment involves a prescription medicine: some, such as anti-wrinkle injections, are prescription only, while others, such as dermal fillers, skin boosters and polynucleotides, are not. Where a treatment is a prescription only medicine, it must be prescribed by a qualified prescriber who assesses you in person, because remote prescribing is not allowed. If your practitioner is not a prescriber, it is completely reasonable to ask who their prescriber is and whether that person will see you face to face. A registered nurse who is not an independent prescriber can still treat you safely, as long as a prescriber has assessed you first.

This article is general information, not medical advice. All treatments require a consultation and, where relevant, a prescription. 18+ only. Individual results may vary. Shelley Jones is a registered nurse (NMC).