Aesthetic Treatments In Oxford
If you're considering aesthetic treatments in Oxford or Oxfordshire, you'll find no shortage of clinics and practitioners to choose from. But when treatments involve your face, skin or body, choosing where to go deserves a little more thought than simply finding the nearest clinic or the lowest price.
Qualifications, experience, consultation standards, aftercare and how a clinic manages complications can all matter. So, how do you choose an aesthetic clinic in Oxford that feels right for you?
Here are some of the things we believe are worth considering before you book.
1. Do Your Research
There is rarely any need to rush into an aesthetic treatment. Spend some time researching both the clinic and the individual practitioner who may be treating you. Look at their qualifications, experience, treatment approach and patient reviews.
Recommendations from people you trust can be helpful, but independent reviews can also give you an insight into other patients' experiences.
Read our latest patient reviews.
2. Don't Choose an Aesthetic Clinic on Price Alone
Price matters, but it shouldn't be the deciding factor when choosing an aesthetic treatment. When comparing prices between clinics, make sure you're actually comparing like with like. Consider the practitioner's qualifications and experience, the product or technology being used, what is included in the treatment, whether follow-up and aftercare are provided, and what happens if you experience a problem afterwards.
We would also be cautious about making a treatment decision because of pressure from a short-term deal or time-limited offer. You should have enough time and information to decide whether a treatment is right for you.
You may also find our guide to comparing the price of Botox and aesthetic treatments in Oxford useful.
3. Have a Consultation Before Treatment
A good aesthetic journey should begin with a consultation.This is your opportunity to explain what concerns you, what you hope to achieve and, importantly, what you don't want.Your practitioner should assess you properly, discuss the options available and explain the potential benefits, limitations, risks and alternatives.
A consultation should be a conversation, not a sales pitch. And attending one shouldn't mean you're obliged to go ahead.
4. Keep it Medical
This is particularly important if you're considering Botox, dermal fillers or other injectable aesthetic treatments.
Find out who will perform your treatment and check their professional background, qualifications and experience.
For healthcare professionals, you can check their registration with the appropriate professional regulator, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurses, General Medical Council (GMC) for doctors or General Dental Council (GDC) for dentists.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. A reputable practitioner should be comfortable telling you about their qualifications and professional registration.
Practitioner Experience
Ask about their experience and be specific on this. Have they been practicing in aesthetic medicine for 10 years but only for a couple of hours a week? Is it their main speciality or do they work in the NHS most of the time? Ideally, you will want a practitioner who is dedicated solely to the field of medical aesthetics.
What Are The Risks?
At your consultation, ask about the risks of the treatments being discussed. Thankfully it is not often that things go wrong, but you need to know what could go wrong so that you can make an informed decision as to whether you want to take that risk for yourself. These risks should be fully disclosed and discussed, as well as being written for you to read.
Is there A Complications Plan?
What happens if something doesn’t go to plan? Does the practitioner know how to deal with each complication and have a plan of action? Don’t simply be fobbed off with “it won’t happen”. Ideally, your practitioner will have prescribing privileges, meaning they can help you with medications straight away, should you need it.
Do they have Insurance?
Ask about their professional indemnity insurance. Although medical aesthetic treatments are generally considered safe, when administered by the appropriate professional, there are still risks involved. You need to know if they are covered by insurance if something goes wrong.
Expectations
Trust and mutual understanding of expectations is paramount to the success of your treatments. Explain in detail what you would like to achieve. Ask your practitioner to explain what you can expect to achieve with any given treatment. It is important to note that most practitioners will not be able to guarantee any particular results, but should be able to explain what the treatment would realistically aim to achieve for you personally.
Trust your instincts;
If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it.
Our Aesthetic Skin Clinic In Oxford
As a very reputable skin clinic in Oxford, we insist on a consultation in the first instance. This allows us to listen to you, discuss treatment options (including the risks)and answer all of your questions. You are never obliged to commit to any treatment. We welcome you asking us questions; feel free to bring a written list with you so you don’t forget any. All injectable consultations and treatments are performed by registered health professionals. Our non-injection based treatments, such as Laser and IPL, non-surgical body contouring, and skin peels may be delivered by our trained aesthetic therapists and have clinical oversight from our health professionals.
If you would like to book a consultation with us please call us on 01844 278362 or book your consultation online. We look forward to meeting with you soon.
