The Skincare Consultation Guide Nobody Gave You w/ Sarah Drew

Send us Fan MailThe word "consultation" covers an enormous range of experiences, from a beauty counter in a department store to an online quiz, a spa facial, or a full aesthetic medical clinic. And knowing which one you need, when you need it, and what to expect from it can save you money, time, and a great deal of disappointment.In this episode, I sit down with medical aesthetician Sarah Drew to map the entire consultation landscape honestly. We discuss what actually happens at a beauty counter and what qualifications the person behind it really has, why online consultations are more useful than people expect, what the difference is between a beauty salon and a medical aesthetics clinic, and what questions every client should ask before agreeing to any procedure. We also share the red flags that should send you straight for the door (fear-mongering, straight answers about unpredictable results, and practitioners who claim nothing ever goes wrong), and the green flags that tell you you have found the right person. Because the best consultation of your life should leave you feeling empowered, informed, and genuinely cared for, not pressured, intimidated, or worse than when you walked in.Episode resources:Meder Beauty Skin Quiz - Find the Best Products for Your SkinPaula's Choice Skin Care Ingredient DictionaryBaumann Skin TypesLearn more from the previous episodes:Are Aggressive Skin Treatments Worth the Risk w/ Sarah DrewPro Tips for Building a Smarter Skincare Routine w/ Sarah DrewShop the skincare we talked about today:Soin-Apax Sensitive skin serumConnect with us:Sarah Drew InstagramMeder by Dr. Tiina MederMeder Beauty InstagramMeder Beauty FacebookMeder Beauty TikTokMeder Beauty LinkedInMeder Beauty YouTubeListen to the Meder Beauty Podcast on Apple Podcasts