Before you book
Why the cheapest quote is not the whole price
An opinion on reading quotes for dental, skin and aesthetic treatment: what a low total can leave out, and what to ask before you say yes.
Thomas Lefèvre3 min read
Find a clinic. Know what to ask first.
Guides to common dental and skin treatments, plus a directory of licensed clinics we have checked.
Topic
Dental
Dental
Whitening at a clinic or at home
How clinic whitening and home whitening differ, who each suits, the risks of both, and the checks to do first. General information, not medical advice.
Sofia Benyahia3 min read
Dental
What to ask before teeth whitening
Questions to ask a dental professional before whitening: whether it suits your teeth, how it is done, side effects, aftercare and what to get in writing.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
Dental
Dentures or dental implants: questions to ask
Dentures or dental implants for missing teeth: how they differ in general, who decides, and the questions to ask a dentist before you agree to either.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
Dental
Braces or clear aligners: what to ask first
Thinking about braces or clear aligners for straighter teeth? Here are the questions to ask an orthodontist, and what to get in writing before you start.
Sofia Benyahia5 min read
Topic
Skin and derma
Skin and derma
Laser hair removal: what to ask before you book
Laser hair removal questions to ask before booking: who is licensed, how skin and hair are assessed, side effects, aftercare and what to get in writing.
Thomas Lefèvre4 min read
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Topic
Aesthetics
Aesthetics
Cosmetic treatment abroad: what to ask first
Thinking of having a cosmetic or dental treatment abroad or on holiday? Here is what official advice says to check about aftercare, insurance and consultations.
Thomas Lefèvre2 min read
Aesthetics
Who should be injecting you? Three questions
Before any injectable treatment, ask who prescribes it, who gives it and what happens if there is a problem. Three questions, one rule.
Thomas Lefèvre2 min read
Aesthetics
Skin boosters or fillers: how they differ
Skin boosters or fillers? They are both injected, but they are used for different purposes. Here is how they differ and what to ask a licensed professional.
Thomas Lefèvre3 min read
Aesthetics
Muscle-relaxing injections or fillers: what differs
Muscle-relaxing injections and dermal fillers are different treatments. Learn how they differ in general and what to ask before you choose either one.
Thomas Lefèvre3 min read
Topic
Before you book
Before you book
Why the cheapest quote is not the whole price
An opinion on reading quotes for dental, skin and aesthetic treatment: what a low total can leave out, and what to ask before you say yes.
Thomas Lefèvre3 min read
Before you book
A second opinion is not rude, and clinics know it
An opinion on asking a second licensed clinician about a dental, skin or aesthetic plan: why it is normal, how to ask for records and what to compare.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
Before you book
What a consent form should tell you before you sign
What a treatment consent form should cover, what to ask before signing and why you can take it home to read. General guidance, not medical advice.
Sofia Benyahia2 min read
Before you book
Why a quote can differ between two clinics
Two quotes for the same treatment can cover different things. Here is how to line them up and what to ask so you compare like with like.
Thomas Lefèvre2 min read