Start with the concern you want assessed
Botox and Dysport are prescription botulinum toxin products used for specific concerns. An assessment should establish whether the proposed product and area fit your goals and history. A line, contour change or volume concern does not automatically call for the same procedure. Bring previous injectable product names and dates, reactions and the changes you hope to discuss.
Compare product-specific plans
Botox and Dysport have different product labeling and potency units. Their units are not interchangeable. A lower price per unit from another product does not show that the proposed treatment is less expensive. Ask which product is recommended, why it fits the assessment and what the complete plan costs. Do not use an online conversion ratio to choose a dose.
Name the area before discussing quantity
Describe the expression, shape or volume change that matters to you and ask which areas are being assessed. Discuss the limits and risks of the proposed procedure and whether the product’s authorized use matches the plan. A photograph or area checkbox cannot determine your dose. Any quantity in a quote should come from the clinician’s assessment, not a price calculator.
Plan review points rather than a fixed result date
Ask when your response should be assessed and when further treatment might be considered. Timing and response vary; a calendar should not become an automatic commitment to another procedure. Discuss work, travel and events, the possibility of an unwanted result and what would prompt an earlier review. Confirm whether review visits or later treatment carry separate charges.
Discuss risks and personal care instructions
Read the proposed product’s Medication Guide and discuss common effects, serious risks and your own history before consent. Request written preparation and aftercare instructions and a contact for concerns. Do not stop medicines, add supplements or copy a fixed restriction schedule from a general webpage. Difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing after botulinum toxin treatment needs immediate medical attention; use emergency services for a medical emergency.
Treat filler as a separate medical decision
Filler planning should name the material, proposed area, amount and follow-up arrangements. Request the specific product’s patient information and discuss alternatives. Unintended injection into a blood vessel can cause serious injury, including tissue damage or loss of vision. Some filler materials can be difficult or impossible to remove, and removal has its own risks. Do not treat dissolving filler as a guarantee that a complication can be reversed.
Ask who will assess and perform the procedure
Ask for the clinician’s credentials, relevant training and experience with the proposed product and area. Confirm who will conduct the assessment, who would inject and how follow-up concerns are handled. Verify credentials directly rather than relying on a title or a broad safety claim. The conversation should include risks, alternatives and reasons to defer treatment, as well as the change you hope to see.
Keep consultation, consent and treatment distinct
The consultation route on this page reviews suitability and options; it does not reserve a named injection treatment or guarantee a same-day procedure. Bring your goals, history and questions. Ask about the proposed plan and quote before deciding whether to proceed. You can seek clarification or decide against treatment before consenting. Confirm the appointment type and time allocation with the clinic.
Check the quote without guessing a dose
Ask whether the proposed treatment is quoted per unit or as a fixed amount, which product and area it covers and what is included. Clarify taxes, appointment charges, deposits and later review or treatment costs. The calculator linked above checks figures from your own quote; it supplies no current clinic rate or suggested unit quantity. Avoid adding a charge again if it is already included in the total.