Questions to bring to a provider in Detroit

Questions that tell you a lot

How a provider answers matters as much as what they say.

• Who performs this, and what is their license?
• How were they trained for this treatment?
• What device or product is it, specifically?
• What does a series involve?
• What aftercare do I need?
• What happens if something goes wrong?
• What is the total cost before I start?

Write it down first

Memory is unreliable when you are in an unfamiliar room with a lot of new information. A short written list keeps the conversation on track.

Put down your medical conditions, medications and supplements, allergies, and any cosmetic treatments you have had before. Add the questions you care about most. If you have photos of a skin concern that changes over time, you can bring those too.

Red flags worth noticing

1. You are told a special offer ends today.
2. No one asks about your health history.
3. Treatment is offered before any consultation.
4. You cannot get a clear answer about who will perform it or what license they hold.
5. The cost changes or will not be put in writing.

Any one of these is a good reason to slow down. State boards in Michigan let you look up a license online.