Before booking
Find out what your appointment includes
A consultation is an opportunity to explain your concern, have the area assessed and discuss possible treatments. It does not commit you to injections. The practitioner may recommend waiting, a different approach or no procedure.
When booking, check whether the visit is for consultation only or whether treatment might be offered after assessment. Ask about the appointment length, consultation fee and any information the clinic needs in advance.
Different injectables have different purposes. Our pages on cosmetic fillers, lip fillers and neuromodulators can help you prepare questions. You do not need to choose a product or dose before the consultation.
You can take time to decide. If you need more information, records from another provider or time to consider the proposal, ask to arrange treatment separately.
Work through the visit
What to do before, during and after your visit
Preparation involves a few practical steps. Confirm the details with the clinic because the instructions for a filler appointment may differ from those for a neuromodulator treatment.
Before booking: explain your concern and schedule
Describe the area you would like assessed and the change you are considering. Mention an upcoming event, travel plans or difficulty attending follow-up appointments.
Ask whether the proposed visit leaves enough time for a discussion and assessment. Do not assume that a short injection procedure means there will be no swelling, bruising or need for a later review.
Before the visit: gather your information
Prepare a current medicine list and request records of previous injectable treatments. Write down your main questions so you do not have to remember them during the appointment.
Contact the clinic if your health changes or you develop a rash, cold sore or possible infection near the treatment area. If the preparation advice conflicts with instructions from another clinician, ask the providers to clarify it before making changes.
On the day: follow the clinic’s instructions
Check the advice about makeup, skincare, eating and drinking. Do not fast or start a new supplement simply because someone online recommended it. Contact the clinic if no instructions were provided.
Tell the practitioner if you are anxious about needles or have fainted during a previous procedure. Mention any new medicine, symptom or treatment since you completed the booking form.
Before leaving: understand the aftercare
If you proceed, ask for written instructions for the treatment you received. Confirm when normal activities can resume, when a review is due and how to reach the treating practitioner.
Know which changes should prompt a call and which need immediate medical attention. Save the clinic’s number and after-hours instructions where you can find them easily.
What to bring
Prepare a brief health and treatment history
The American Academy of Dermatology’s filler preparation guidance recommends sharing medical conditions, allergies, medicines, cold-sore history and previous procedures. A written list can help you avoid leaving something out.
Conditions and past reactions
Include relevant diagnoses, allergies and reactions to injections or numbing medicines. Mention bleeding problems and skin conditions.
Everything you take
List prescriptions, occasional pain medicines, non-prescription products, vitamins, herbal products and supplements.
What was used previously
Bring the product name, treatment date and areas treated if available. Explain the response and any side effects.
Recent and planned procedures
Mention dental work, skin treatments, surgery and other injections, along with the dates and planned follow-up.
If you cannot remember a previous product, ask the treating clinic for records. It is better to say you are unsure than to guess. Also tell the practitioner if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy before treatment is considered.
Medicines and supplements
Do not stop prescribed medicine to prepare for injections
Some online checklists recommend stopping aspirin, blood thinners or other medicines before an injectable appointment. That advice may overlook why the medicine was prescribed and the risks of interrupting it.
Do not skip, stop or change a prescription without advice from the clinician managing it. Tell the injector what you take. If a change is proposed, ask who will contact the prescriber and what you should do while advice is being clarified.
The AAD’s botulinum toxin preparation guidance also calls for a full medicine and supplement history. Products bought without a prescription still belong on the list.
Do not add arnica or another product because it is promoted as preventing bruising. Ask whether it is necessary and appropriate for you. If a medicine question remains unresolved, a cosmetic appointment can be postponed while you obtain advice.
When plans need a review
When should you call the clinic before attending?
Call about new symptoms rather than waiting until you arrive. Health Canada’s cosmetic injection guidance identifies inflamed or infected skin and certain medical conditions as reasons to avoid or postpone particular treatments.
A rash, broken skin or possible infection
Report an open area, rash, inflamed spot or suspected infection near the intended injection site. Ask whether the appointment should be changed. Do not use makeup to hide a problem the practitioner needs to assess.
Keep skincare preparation simple and follow the clinic’s advice. Avoid introducing a strong exfoliant or an unfamiliar product just before the visit.
Cold-sore symptoms or a new illness
Tell the clinic if you have ever had cold sores, particularly before treatment near the lips. Call ahead about tingling, a current sore or a healing lesion, even if the appointment is already booked.
The practitioner can assess whether preventive medicine or a delay is appropriate. Report a new illness or medication change as well. Do not start leftover antiviral medicine or another treatment without advice.
Dental work or another procedure
Share the dates of recent and planned dental care, skin treatments, surgery or other injectable appointments. The type of procedure and treatment area can affect the timing discussion.
Ask the providers involved how to arrange the appointments. Do not delay necessary medical or dental care simply to keep a cosmetic booking. There is no single interval that suits every procedure and person.
Planning your calendar
Allow time for recovery and a review
Think about the days after treatment as well as the time spent at the clinic. Fillers can cause swelling or bruising, while neuromodulator effects develop gradually. A visible change immediately after an appointment may not be the settled result.
Cleveland Clinic’s lip filler guidance describes early swelling and a follow-up appointment around two weeks later. Other products and treatment areas have different timelines. Confirm what the actual proposal means for your schedule.
Discuss a wedding, presentation, photo session or trip before choosing a date. No booking interval can guarantee that bruising will have cleared or that you will be satisfied by a particular day.
If you will be travelling, ask how to obtain an assessment if a concern develops. Consider whether you can attend the recommended review or whether booking after your return would make follow-up easier.
Before consenting
Confirm the treatment and follow-up plan
Ask for the name of the proposed material or medicine, the intended result, limitations, alternatives and total estimated cost. Discuss the risks and confirm who will assess you, prescribe any prescription medicine and give the injections.
Request aftercare instructions that cover skincare, makeup, exercise and touching the treated area. Do not apply instructions from a previous procedure automatically. If massage is recommended, confirm that it applies to your treatment and ask for a demonstration.
Check who handles concerns during opening hours and what to do after the clinic closes. The plan should explain when to call and when to seek immediate medical care.
Urgent symptoms after treatment: severe or increasing pain with pale, grey, blue or patchy skin after filler needs immediate medical assessment. Call 911 for sudden vision changes or breathing difficulty. Trouble swallowing, speaking or breathing after neuromodulator treatment also needs immediate medical care.
Common questions
Cosmetic injectable appointment FAQs
Should I stop aspirin or a prescribed blood thinner?
Do not stop or change a prescribed medicine on your own. Tell the injector what you take. If a change is suggested, consult the clinician managing the medicine before acting.
Can I have lip filler if I have had cold sores?
Mention the history before booking, even if you have no current symptoms. The practitioner can assess whether preventive treatment or a delay is appropriate. Call ahead about tingling, a sore or a healing lesion.
Do I need arnica or another supplement before treatment?
Do not assume a supplement is required or will prevent bruising. Ask the practitioner before starting anything new and include all supplements in your medicine list.
Will I have injections at my first consultation?
Not necessarily. An assessment comes first, and you can choose to wait. Confirm whether the booking covers consultation only, possible treatment after assessment or a separate treatment visit.
How close to an important event should I book?
Discuss the event date with the clinic before booking. Allow for swelling, bruising, the time needed for effects to develop and any follow-up. No interval guarantees that visible effects will have settled by a particular day.
Get ready for a useful consultation
Call 780-929-9797 to ask about an appointment at our Beaumont spa. Confirm what to bring, share any health changes and leave time to discuss your questions before deciding on treatment.
Visit us
Our Beaumont location
#105 Plaza Chaleureuse
5001–30 Avenue
Beaumont, AB T4X 1T9