10 Questions to Ask at Your Aesthetic Consultation
A good aesthetic consultation should leave you informed, not pressured. The best way to get there is to arrive with questions. Asking who will treat you, what a treatment can realistically do, how safety is handled, and what recovery looks like helps you make a confident decision. Here is a practical checklist to bring to your visit in New York City.
Why questions matter
An aesthetic treatment is a medical decision, and you deserve clear answers before committing. A trustworthy provider welcomes questions and answers them plainly. If a consultation feels rushed or salesy, that itself is useful information. The goal is understanding, so you choose what is right for you, not what is easiest to sell.
The 10 questions to ask
Bring these with you:
- Who will perform my treatment, and what is their training and experience? - Is a physician involved in or supervising my care? - Am I a good candidate for this, based on my health history? - What can this treatment realistically achieve, and what can it not? - What product or technique will you use, and why this one? - What does the procedure feel like, and how long does it take? - What side effects or downtime should I expect? - How are rare complications handled if they occur? - How long do results typically last, and what does maintenance look like? - How is the treatment priced, and is that confirmed today?
What good answers sound like
Clear, specific, and honest. A provider should acknowledge that results vary, explain suitability rather than assume it, and avoid guarantees. At Captivate Medical Wellness in Manhattan's Flatiron District, Dr. Marcelo Taborga, MD, a board-certified internist, reviews these directly, in English and Spanish, so suitability is determined at consultation.
On pricing, kept simple
You should leave knowing how a treatment is priced, typically per unit, per syringe, or per month, and that the figure is confirmed at your consultation. Beware anyone who avoids the topic or pressures you to prepay for large packages on the spot.
Why your health history comes first
Notice whether the consultation actually asks about you, not just what you want done. Your medical history, medications, allergies, and goals all shape whether a treatment suits you. A visit that skips these and jumps straight to booking is a warning sign. Suitability is a medical judgment, which is exactly why questions about candidacy belong near the top of your list in New York City.
Making the most of your visit
Write your questions down beforehand and do not worry about asking too many. Take notes, and give yourself permission to go home and think before booking. A reputable New York County practice will respect that. The Flatiron District location in Manhattan is convenient to Union Square, NoMad, and Gramercy Park, near the 23rd Street subway.
What your answers reveal
The questions are only half the value; the way they are answered tells you the rest. Clear, patient, specific responses suggest a provider who respects you and knows their craft. Vague answers, deflection, or pressure to commit suggest the opposite. You are evaluating not just the treatment but the practice, and a consultation is the best chance to do that before anything is done.
Leaving informed
The right consultation ends with you understanding your options and feeling no pressure. That clarity is the point, and it is the foundation of results you will be happy with anywhere in New York City.
Consultation
If you want a consultation that answers every question honestly and never rushes you, you are in the right mindset. To book, contact Captivate Medical Wellness in the Flatiron District by calling (332) 237-3661.