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What to expect from your
initial free consultation : sample
This first visit is key. It will determine if you are able
to pursue a laser hair removal treatment.
Key Points
of your initial consultation:
(Expect it to last 20 to 30 minutes)
1- Upon arrival you will fill a
questionnaire. (medical/surgical history and exposure to sun).
2- Overview on laser function, hair cycle,
your specific protocol, risks, side effects, practical measures before
and after a laser session and skin analysis.
3- Perform a test in laser room (with
protective eyeglasses).
4- Analysis of your test and comments,
5- If your test is positive, your hair
responds and your skin is fine, your estimate/consent form is
prepared.
6- An estimate/consent form is handed over to
you. Two options:
a) you want to perform your treatment right away, then you sign the
document just before your session,
b) you schedule your treatment at another time, then you will bring
your form signed at your next appointment. A duplicate is handed to
you anyway.
7- Regardless of your treatment option, a
consent form duplicate is always given to you so you have that
document at home with you.
8- You make your appointment for your first
session. Expect a two-week lead-time in order to get the day and time
of your choice. Wise people schedule their first 2 or 3 appointments
at once, this way they don’t run into last minute panic with grown
hair and don’t get into a packed appointment book at the laser center.
In fact, laser centers of excellence are overwhelmed between February
and July. It’s often quite hard to find a spot at the right time.
9- In general, this first appointment is free
of charge. In our centers, it’s the case. It lasts 20-30 minutes. You
should know that the corresponding cost to the physician is about $90,
so it’s a great value to obtain all the information about laser hair
removal as a complimentary service. If this appointment yields to a
standard medical exam (skin issue such as psoriasis or naevus or sun
damage, etc…) your physician could request that a standard medical
exam fee be charged. But, if it’s the case, he/she should tell you,
clearly, that the visit is switching from an esthetic/laser hair
removal topic to a medical one possibly at a cost. You should, at that
point, be asked if you wish to pursue or not. A prescription could be
handed over to you.
10- Cosmetic care is very rarely covered by
medical insurance. Some states impose state taxes on cosmetic care
such as laser hair removal (i.e. New Jersey).
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