Is it your first time too? 

“Everyone’s doing it, but I’m nervous.” 

“I don’t want to look fake.” 

“I don’t like needles.” 

…And so many more concerns I hear almost on a daily basis from patients who have never had any aesthetic treatment, but have been thinking of starting. 

I get it! It can be nerve-racking and overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what to expect. I am so grateful that so many of my patients have trusted me to be the kickstarter of their aesthetic journey. In this blog, I want to address a few of the first time concerns. Just like I do during my consultation appointments. 

So let’s address the top few:

“I don’t know where to start”

~ That’s A-OK! that’s why your injector is a specialist in recommending different treatment approaches based on your aesthetic concern as well as your budget. They can determine the time it will take to achieve your aesthetic goals, as well as the upkeep needed to sustain your desired results. And keep in mind- it’s okay to ask for a consultation appointment without any commitments. And if you are still unsure, get a second opinion! 

“I am afraid of needles”

~ you’re not alone! Nobody really “enjoys” being poked by needles. If you’ve ever gotten blood work done or have taken your blood sugar levels, these injections can be similar or even less intimidating. We do multiple distraction techniques to get you through the appointment. We also have topical numbing creams that we can use. Rarely we need to do a nerve block. Most people do just fine. The needles are very fine; plus the treatments are fairly quick.

“I don’t want to look like I got work done” Or “I don’t want to look weird” 

~ there is this wonderful saying out there which I believe to be so true. “Good Botox looks like you don’t need Botox!”  This applies to all treatments. The point is not to have you look like you have any work done. It’s to give you a much refreshed and younger appearance. Good aesthetic work  tends not to be so obvious. That’s why treatments are staged, slow and steady over a period of months to a year or two – with frequent interim re-evaluations. My goal is for people to look at you and say, “you look amazing! You don’t need anything done”   😉

“It’s expensive “

~ yes it can be. But the longer you wait, the more expensive it will be because you may need more treatments or higher dosages. Once you’re at a steady state, maintenance treatments are much more cheaper. You can take advantage of Allē or Galderma and other rewards programs, and always keep a lookout for seasonal specials. 

At the end, the more information I am able to give you, the more at ease you are about your journey. And remember: good Botox looks like you don’t need Botox.