• “I felt rushed.”

• “I didn’t feel listened to.”

• “It felt salesy.”

• “I felt silly for asking questions.”

• “They told me what I needed before asking what I wanted.”

An aesthetic consultation isn’t just a gateway to treatment. It’s a medical interaction that involves identity, self-esteem, trust, and consent. When done badly, it can feel exposing or dismissive. When done well, it can feel grounding, empowering, and surprisingly relieving even if you don’t go ahead with anything.

This blog explores what a good aesthetic consultation should feel like, why so many women walk away from poor ones, and how an ethical, doctor-led approach creates a completely different experience.

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