Before Your First Medspa Appointment in Dallas: What Nobody Actually Tells You
Published 2026-02-27 • Summer House Editorial Team
The first medspa appointment carries a specific kind of anxiety: you do not know what you do not know. You have done some research but the information is inconsistent and clearly skewed by clinic marketing. You want to look better but you are not sure exactly how and you do not want to look done. This guide is the honest version of what to expect.
What the Consultation Should Actually Cover
A good consultation is longer than you expect and covers more than your face. You should be asked about your general health history, any medications you take, prior treatments you have had, and importantly — your goals in your own language. Not 'what would you like improved' but 'what makes you want to come in now?'
If a consultation is under 15 minutes and leads directly to treatment, that is a flag. The consultation is where the provider should be doing the most work: listening, assessing, and building a plan. Treatment is just execution of that plan.
How to Know If You Are at the Right Clinic
Two signals matter more than anything else: the provider talks about what they will not do as much as what they will, and they build a follow-up appointment into your plan before you even book the first treatment. Providers who want to retain clients for years have a different incentive structure than providers who want to maximize same-day revenue.
Ask directly: 'What would make you recommend I not get treatment today?' A provider who can give you a concrete answer — candidacy concerns, timing, prior treatment that needs to wear off — is telling you they are actually assessing you. One who says 'I can treat everyone' is not.
What to Expect After Your First Botox
You will not see results immediately. Botox takes three to seven days to begin working and reaches full effect at approximately two weeks. The first round will also typically be lighter than your eventual maintenance dose — a responsible provider starts conservative and adjusts at the two-week follow-up based on your individual response.
For a few days after treatment, avoid laying flat for four hours, skip intense workouts for 24 hours, and do not rub or massage the treated area. These precautions reduce the small risk of the neurotoxin migrating to adjacent muscles — the source of drooping eyebrow complications, which are rare but real.
FAQ
Should I start with Botox or something else?
For most first-time clients, neuromodulators are the right starting point. They are reversible over time (they wear off), have a well-established safety record, and provide clear feedback about what works for your face without permanent commitment.
How much should I budget for a first appointment?
Botox for a standard first session — forehead, 11s, and crow's feet — typically runs $300 to $600 depending on provider and number of areas. Ask specifically what the first visit will include so you are not surprised.
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