01 · Aesthetic treatments
What to understand
Fine lines, dark-looking areas and puffiness may involve different features. Note whether the appearance changes during the day and whether your concern is colour, a hollow, skin texture or eyelid heaviness. Tell the clinician about eye symptoms, contact lenses and previous eye or facial procedures.
02 · Aesthetic treatments
Plan the next step
Ask what an aesthetic treatment could reasonably address and what needs another assessment. Discuss how normal eyelid and brow function will be considered. New visual symptoms or a sudden change around an eye should not be treated as an ordinary cosmetic concern.
03 · Aesthetic treatments
Which feature contributes most to the appearance?
Describe colour, puffiness, lines and changes in contour separately. Let the clinician explain what is contributing before choosing a treatment.
04 · Aesthetic treatments
What are the limits of the proposed approach?
Ask what the proposed approach can address and what it will leave unchanged. Include recovery and alternatives in the comparison.
05 · Aesthetic treatments
Is another medical assessment needed?
Mention new symptoms and previous eye or facial procedures. Ask whether the concern belongs in an aesthetic consultation or another assessment.
