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How To Choose The Right Skin Care Centre
Choosing the right skincare centre is similar to finding your life partner. Why? Because you will likely have a long-term relationship with both. Whether you want to fix physical imperfections, treat medical problems, or simply reverse the effects of ageing, the right skin care provider becomes your right hand man on the journey to skin perfection. Your skin treatments are going to be an investment of significant time and money. Choosing a skin care centre based solely upon price can end up biting you in the rear over the years. Do your homework, and find a Vancouver skin care treatment centre that best suits you!
Here are 7 tips to help you find the right skin care clinic:
Location:
Many skin care treatments require follow-up sessions. You do not want to be transiting all over the place just to get to your appointments. Find a location that is either close to where you work or live. This will save you time and money and will make it easier for you to adhere to the program. So for instance if you live/work in Yaletown, you should look for a Yaletown skin care centre instead of a clinic in East Vancouver.
Free consultation:
How are you supposed to know whether a clinic is going to be right for you without even visiting it? You need to determine if you are going to get along with your providers. After all, you are going to be spending significant amounts of time there, the last thing you need is to dread the experience. Most centres are happy to provide free initial consultations and educate you on your treatment options as well as laying out the costs up-front.
Online information:
Before going to the clinic in person, you should be able to find a large amount of information about treatment on their website. A website is a major indicator of the professionalism of the clinic. Information should be clearly presented and easily accessible. You should be able to find information on products and equipment they use, as well as details about their skin care treatment providers. The most popular treatments that skin care centres offer these days are CoolSculpting, Botox, Laser Hair Removal or IPL Photorejuvenation.
Certified therapists:
Make sure that the clinician and assistant technicians have the proper certification and accreditation to properly utilize the equipment and products.
Professional experience:
The clinician who will be providing your care should have vast experience in using the technology and products. You may even want to ask for references to crosscheck their claims. These references can either be from other doctors in the same field or existing satisfied patients.
Payment options:
The last thing you need is to be stressed out about making payments. Stress is only going to add to the problem that you are trying to get treatment for. Make sure the clinic you choose has payment options that suit your budget.
Insurance:
Make sure that the skin care centre you choose has sufficient liability insurance. Some home-based operations have difficulty obtaining the necessary insurance. You can check with your clinician at the time of your initial consultation.
The Bottom Line
In order to be fully satisfied with your treatment, you have to find a clinic that suits your needs first. Make sure you get along with you clinician and that they are sufficiently experienced. You can always check reviews online to determine the reputation of various clinics. Do your homework, find a suitable clinic, and enjoy your new look!
Consultations Available Now
Take the first step. Get your questions answered and find out which treatment option is best for your personal situation by meeting with one of our knowledgeable medical staff at Yaletown Laser Centre for an in-person consultation.
Simply fill out the form on this page, and one of our experienced team members will reach out to you promptly to schedule your consultation.
