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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Before you book
How to check a clinic, compare quotes and avoid problems.
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
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How to check a clinic before you book
A simple routine to check a dental, skin or aesthetic clinic before you pay: licence, practitioner, quote, consent and aftercare, with questions to ask.
Sofia Benyahia5 min read
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How to check a practitioner is qualified and licensed
How to check a dentist, doctor or aesthetic practitioner is qualified and licensed: what to ask for, where to check the register and what red flags to heed.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
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Treatment package or pay per session: which to choose
Treatment package or pay per session? Here is how they differ, the risks of paying upfront, the questions to ask and a simple rule for choosing.
Sofia Benyahia3 min read
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Deposits and cancellation: questions to ask a clinic
Before you pay a deposit to a dental, skin or aesthetic clinic, ask these questions about refunds, cancellation, rescheduling and what is in writing.
Sofia Benyahia2 min read
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What to do if a cosmetic treatment goes wrong
What to do if a cosmetic treatment goes wrong: when to seek urgent care, who to contact first, what to record and how to raise a complaint with a clinic.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read