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
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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
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
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
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
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
Skin and derma
Acne: when to see a dermatologist, not a salon
Acne is common and has many treatment options. Here is when official advice suggests seeing a doctor or dermatologist, and what to ask at the visit.
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