Why this step counts
An aesthetic consultation is a medical procedure, not a sales meeting. It has four objectives: to understand your request, to examine your clinical situation, to identify any contraindications and to define appropriate treatment options. The quality of this exchange depends in part on what you bring to it.
1. Clarify what motivates you
You don’t need to arrive with a solution in mind. All you need to do is identify your starting point: a sign of aging that’s bothering you, an area you’d like to see improved, a skin quality you’d like to enhance, or a broader question about what’s possible. The more specific your request, the more precise the proposal.
2. Gather your medical information
The safety of the treatment depends on a number of factors: current treatments, medical and surgical history, known allergies, previous injections or cosmetic procedures. This information enables us to adapt our protocols to your needs, and to rule out those that are not suited to your profile.
3. Prepare your questions
Most patients think of asking these questions when they get home. To avoid this, make a note of what’s important to you in advance: possible alternatives, expected results, duration of effects, post-operative effects, recovery period, risks and side effects. A consultation in which these points are addressed is a useful consultation.
4. Keeping a realistic view
Results depend on your morphology, age, tissue quality and the nature of the treatment. They evolve over time. Our approach is to improve while respecting your balance, not to transform what doesn’t need to be transformed. If a request doesn’t make medical sense to us, we say so.
5. The day of the appointment
Come without make-up if the consultation concerns the face, allow a few minutes in advance and bring your relevant medical documents (prescriptions, reports, recent examinations). The consultation includes an in-depth discussion of your expectations, a clinical examination and the formulation of a personalized treatment plan.
6. After the consultation
Depending on the case, a protocol may be proposed immediately, a period of reflection may be recommended, or additional tests may be required before a decision is made. No intervention is imposed. The process is built with you, step by step.
A consultation soon?
Our team is with you every step of the way. If you take a few minutes to prepare for this exchange, you’ll be well on your way to a controlled, lasting result.
FAQ
How do I prepare for a consultation in cosmetic surgery or medicine?
Identify your motivation (area, discomfort, goal), gather your medical information (current treatments, history, allergies, past procedures) and write down your questions. Come without make-up if the consultation concerns the face.
What medical information should I bring?
Your prescriptions for current treatments, reports of recent examinations, medical and surgical history, list of known allergies, and details of previous injections or cosmetic procedures.
What questions should I ask the doctor during my first consultation?
Available therapeutic alternatives, expected results, duration of effects, post-operative follow-up, recovery period, risks and possible side effects.
Is it necessary to make a decision on the day of the consultation?
No. Depending on the case, a protocol may be proposed immediately, a period of reflection may be recommended, or additional tests may be requested before any decision is made. No intervention is imposed.
Why can a doctor refuse an operation?
If a request is not medically relevant, if it presents a contraindication, or if the expected results would not be proportionate to the patient’s profile. Refusal is part of medical rigor.
How long does a consultation at Claris Clinic last?
A consultation consists of three phases: an in-depth discussion of your expectations, a clinical examination, and the formulation of a personalized treatment plan. Be prepared to answer detailed medical questions.
