Facials
- What license or health-department permit covers the artist and location
- Which pigment brand, and are blades and needles single-use and opened in front of you
- Is the touch-up included, and what does removal cost if you don't like it
Compare treatments
See the differences before you compare the promises.
Put treatments beside each other on the job they do, what the menu leaves unresolved, quote structure, provider questions, downtime, follow-up and ongoing commitment. No rankings — the differences are yours to weigh.
Decision path
Follow the commitment, not just the treatment name.
What it's forWhat it can addressWhat it doesn't establishWhat the menu leaves outTradeoffsHow it's soldWhat the quote should sayProvider & supervisionDowntime & timingAftercare questionsThe 2 a.m. planOngoing commitmentVerify before bookingAlternatives to understand
Verify before booking
The treatment-specific facts still worth getting in writing.
IV & wellness
- What is in it, at what dose, and from which pharmacy
- Who assessed you and who ordered it
- What's claimed, and what evidence supports that claim
Lasers & energy
- Which device, what depth and energy, and are needle tips single-use and opened in front of you
- Who operates it, under which license, and who supervises
- What is the written plan for burns, scarring, or nerve problems
Massage & bodywork
- What license does the therapist hold, and can you look it up
- How will pressure, areas, and consent be checked during the session
- For lymphatic drainage after surgery: what training do they have, and does your surgeon need to approve it
These are editorial decision frames, not verdicts. A comparison shows what to verify and what differs; it does not establish that a treatment is appropriate for you. Open each treatment guide for its complete context and source-linked reference material.