The Importance of a Consultation Before Aesthetic Treatments
Why a Thorough Consultation is a Sign of a Good Aesthetic Practitioner
When it comes to medical aesthetics, no treatment should ever begin without an in-depth, personalised consultation. At Fresh Aesthetics & Skin, we have a combined 60 years of clinical experience and patient safety. We pride ourselves on safeguarding our patients by following the medical model of consultation & treatment planning.
The Medical Model: What to Expect During a Professional Consultation
A consultation at Fresh Aesthetics & Skin isn’t a quick chat, it’s a structured, medically-led appointment based on the gold standard of clinical practice. Whether you’re seeing Dr. Jayne for aesthetic procedures or Dr. Brian for advanced skin care, your consultation will follow the full medical model:
Medical History Taking
We begin by asking questions about your general health, medications, allergies, past treatments, and any relevant lifestyle factors. This ensures that every recommendation is made safely and appropriately, with a full picture of your wellbeing.Assessment & Examination
You’ll undergo a professional assessment tailored to your concerns which may include assessment of skin laxity, photo damage, volume loss, muscle activity, facial balance & overall skin health. You may also have a skin analysis using our digital skin analyser, to uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface.Discussion of Treatment Options
You’ll be presented with a range of options, including doing nothing. Each treatment option will be clearly explained, with full transparency about what it can achieve and what it cannot.Exploring Risks and Benefits
As per medical best practice, we’ll discuss the risks & benefits of each option. You’ll be made aware of potential side effects, downtime, realistic outcomes, and costs. You are free to ask as many questions you like. This empowers you to make a fully informed decision about your own medical care. We are not in the business of persuasion!Treatment Planning
If & when you're ready to proceed, we’ll co-create a bespoke plan, tailored precisely to your needs, goals, timeline, and budget. There’s never any ‘selling’, just the provision of honest & transparent information.
Why a Cooling-Off Period Matters
In medical practice, particularly when it comes to elective procedures, it’s best practice to take time before making a decision. At Fresh Aesthetics & Skin, we prefer our patients to have a cooling-off period, particularly for:
More complex or combination treatment plans
First-time patients
Patients who express anxiety or uncertainty
Treatments that are irreversible or require significant downtime
This pause gives you time to reflect, ask questions, and explore your options further. It also allows us to revisit any concerns and make sure that you’re moving forward for the right reasons and with the right expectations.
Medical Practice Should Never be Rushed
A thorough consultation isn’t just a box-ticking exercise, it’s a critical step in ensuring safe, ethical, and effective care. A good practitioner won’t rush you, push treatments, or gloss over side effects. Instead, they’ll take time, explain everything clearly, and welcome your questions at every stage.
The Fresh Aesthetics Approach
Every patient who walks through our doors deserves the same gold-standard approach to care. Led by experienced clinicians, our in-depth consultations are the foundation of our results and our reputation.
Informed decisions lead to a trusting patient-practitioner relationship & better outcomes. This is why a thorough consultation is in your best interests, and a sign of a professional, ethical practitioner.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Start with a consultation that’s all about you. Book your appointment with Dr. Jayne or Dr. Brian at Fresh Aesthetics, Portadown, and take the first step towards professional, clinically-led care.
