Expert Shares 6 Questions To Ask Your Cosmetologist Or Aesthetic Physician Before Getting Any Cosmetic Treatment
Expert shares a guide to picking the right doctor for your cosmetic treatment or procedure.
Gone are the days when celebs would remain hush-hush about getting cosmetic procedures or surgeries. From Uorfi Javed to Khushi Kapoor to Ariana Grande, celebs are coming out to confess going under the knife or getting a filler to look flawless. And this honest move is changing how we see cosmetic procedures as human beings. Sure, there’s still a lot of criticism and controversy around it, but these confessions make us feel a little less intimidated by cosmetic procedures and give us the confidence to go out and get one if it helps us feel better about ourselves. It’s no surprise that cosmetic treatments are slowly becoming a large part of our lives and beauty regimes. But even so, it can be tricky to pick the right clinic and cosmetologist for your treatment. To help all our beauty gworls, we spoke to Dr Vaishali, an Aesthetic Physician with over 15 years of expertise in aesthetics, to share important questions that you need to ask your cosmetologist or aesthetic physician before getting your first beauty treatment.
Questions You Need To Ask Your Cosmetologist/Aesthetic Physician RN!
1. Is This Treatment Suitable For My Skin Type?
Dr Vaishali shares that it is important to understand if you have oily, dry, sensitive, or combination skin as every skin type reacts differently to treatments. “Ask whether the procedure is customized for your concerns (e.g., pigmentation, acne, ageing),” says the Aesthetic Physician.
2. What Is The Right Age To Start Anti-Aging Treatments?
“Preventive anti-ageing treatments can start in the mid to late 20s (like hydrating facials & antioxidants). More advanced treatments like microneedling RF, PRP, Radio-frequency, Ultrasound treatment, Botox, or skin boosters may be considered after 30, depending on skin needs,” reveals Dr Vaishali.
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3. Which Skincare Ingredients Should I Use Or Avoid Before And After Treatment?
The doctor shared that ingredients (like Retinol, AHAs, BHAs, kojic acid or exfoliants) must be stopped 3- 5 days before the procedures. However, you should continue using a mild cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen before the planned treatment.
4. What Aftercare Is Required To Maintain Results?
“Broad spectrum Sunscreen with higher SPF 50+, moisturizers, and specific skincare routine as recommended by your doctor may be needed post-procedure,” says the Aesthetic Physician.
5. Will My Skincare Routine Need To Change After The Treatment?
Dr Vaishali revealed that post-treatment skin may need gentler products(which means that it does not have any strong actives like alpha arbutin, vitamin-c, kojic acid, niacinamide, AHAs, BHAs or any form of retinol). “So, ask for customized skincare guidance,” she further adds.
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6. Are There Any Alternative Treatments With Fewer Risks?
“Some aesthetic treatments offer similar results with lower downtime or side effects like the non-invasive treatments like radio-frequency, ultrasound therapy and soft or gentle peeling procedures,” highlights Dr Vaishali.
FYI, Dr Vaishali is certified in Skin Aesthetics, Trichology, and Obesity Management. Having successfully run an aesthetic clinic for the past year, Dr. Vaishali believes in staying updated with the latest treatment options and guidelines, ensuring that clients receive the most effective and scientifically backed solutions. “Beauty is both an art and a science,” says the doctor.
First Published: March 12, 2025 6:44 PM
