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This page contains all the questions you may want to ask in your upcoming consultation. Conveniently located in Jacksonville, Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, led by double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Phillip Garcia, offers skin resurfacing for men and women residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Orange Park, Lakeside and nearby areas in North Florida.
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What Happens During a Skin Resurfacing Consultation?
During your skin resurfacing consultation with one of our providers, you’ll get one-on-one time to discuss your treatment goals and plan out your upcoming skin resurfacing treatment. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have about your skin resurfacing treatment options. One of our providers will take this time to understand your cosmetic goals and identify the skin resurfacing techniques that will deliver the best results. One of our providers will evaluate your skin and help you determine which treatment option will be best for you. We will also explain exactly what you can expect leading up to, during, and after your treatment. We suggest coming prepared with questions for our provider and considering some of the questions below.
Questions for Your Skin Resurfacing Consultation
1Am I A Suitable Candidate for Skin Resurfacings?
During your consultation, our provider will help evaluate if you’re a good candidate for skin resurfacing. For starters, the fact that you’re considering skin resurfacing is a good indicator that you understand the benefits of treatment. If you are seeking to correct signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and other imperfections, skin resurfacing is the correct procedure to consider. Generally, most patients who are seeking to improve their skin health and appearance are good candidates for skin resurfacing because the treatments can be customized for patients’ skin types.
2Provider Experience?
Experience is one of the utmost qualities to consider when seeking a skin resurfacing provider. Our providers demonstrate expertise in each of their respective fields. You can have confidence in your provider to help you sort through which resurfacing options are best for you.
A Message from Dr. Garcia
Dr. Garcia reminds patients that the consultation is one of the most important steps in the skin resurfacing process. You should come into your consultation with defined goals and questions for Dr. Garcia. Patients who are open and transparent with their cosmetic goals are able to achieve more fulfilling results through skin resurfacing. This is because Dr. Garcia is able to better understand your desired outcome, which helps guide him and the rest of our team through the skin resurfacing procedure.
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Frequently Asked Skin Resurfacing Questions
How long after a skin resurfacing consultation can I start treatment?
The timing of when you can start skin resurfacing treatment after a consultation may vary depending on the type of treatment recommended and your specific skin condition. In some cases, you may be able to start treatment right after your consultation, while in others, you may need to wait a few days or weeks to allow your skin to heal or prepare for the treatment.
How much is a skin resurfacing consultation?
The cost of resurfacing will vary depending on which resurfacing treatment or treatment combination is best for you. To help make patient care more affordable, we are proud to offer a number of financing options that make it easy to fit the cost of skin resurfacing into any budget.
How many skin resurfacing treatments will I need?
The number of skin resurfacing treatments you will need can vary depending on your individual skin concerns and the type of resurfacing treatment you choose. Generally, more severe or deep skin concerns may require multiple treatments, while milder concerns may only require one treatment. Our providers will help you determine how many treatments are necessary to achieve your desired results during your consultation. Our providers may also recommend maintenance treatments to maintain the results over time. It’s important to note that different resurfacing techniques may have different recommended frequencies and intervals between treatments.
What to ask at a skin resurfacing consultation:
In addition to the questions covered above, we recommend asking the following questions at your skin resurfacing consultation:
- What skin resurfacing treatment is best for me?
- Are there any skin conditions that make me a poor candidate for skin resurfacing?
- What side effects are possible with skin resurfacing?
