Nervous About Your First Aesthetic Consultation?
“I haven’t met a single patient that’s not nervous,” says Candice Roberts, NP. If you’re putting off your first consultation because you’re anxious, you’re in very good company.
Here is how we prepare you before your first visit at our Houma, LA office, what we do about pain, and why you set the pace.
Feeling nervous is normal, and it’s planned for. Before you come in, you get a Future You plan, videos, and before-and-after examples, so you already know the plan and the why behind it. At your visit we go over it again, comfort options like numbing cream and laughing gas are available, and you can move at whatever pace feels right.
Candice Roberts, NP, on first-visit nerves.
That’s Why We Prepare You
“Everyone’s nervous,” Candice says. “That’s why we try to prepare you so much before you come in for these first visits.” Your first aesthetic consultation should never feel like a surprise.
“I give you so much information that you come in and you already feel like, I know you, Candice. I already know the plan. I know the why behind it.”
How We Prepare You
Your Future You plan
A custom plan built from your answers and sent ahead of time. You can start with a free Future You plan.
Videos from Candice
Videos of Candice explaining your plan, so you hear the reasoning in her own words before you meet.
Before-and-after examples
Realistic results that show what’s possible. More on that in Realistic Expectations for Botox and Filler.
An in-person review
“You come in real life, you express your concerns in real life, and then I’ll walk you through all that again.”
“By the time we go to actually do the treatment, you are 100% like, okay, I’m totally comfortable.”Candice Roberts, NP
“Don’t Stress About Pain”
If pain is part of what’s holding you back, there are options. “We have tons of different gadgets,” Candice says:
- Numbing creamApplied before treatment to help the area feel more comfortable.
- Laughing gasAvailable for patients who want extra help relaxing.
- Comfort tools during treatmentYour provider will talk through what’s available for your specific treatment.
- Breaks whenever you need themYou can pause at any point. Just say so.
Crawl, Walk, or Run
“It’s okay to feel nervous,” Candice says. “If anything we’re saying is too much, too fast, that’s okay. Then we can just stop, and we can go backwards.”
Her phrase for it: you can crawl, walk, or run to the finish line. Some patients start with skincare and a single small treatment. Others are ready for a full plan. Both are fine. Your plan is built around your face and your comfort, and it can always slow down.
Ready to take the first step, at your own pace?
Schedule a ConsultationWhen It’s Okay to Wait
Nerves alone aren’t a reason to wait. But you might hold off if:
You feel pressured by someone else
Treatment should be your decision. Come in when it’s something you want.
You’d rather just learn first
That’s a great place to start. A free Future You plan or a consultation with no treatment that day is completely okay.
You have a medical concern
If you have a health condition or take medications, mention them. We’ll make sure treatment is appropriate first.
You’re pregnant or breastfeeding
Injectables are typically postponed. Skincare guidance is often still available.
Your Questions, Answered
Is it normal to be nervous about an aesthetic consultation?
Completely. Candice says she hasn’t met a single patient who wasn’t nervous. That’s why the process is built to prepare you ahead of time, so you arrive already knowing your plan and the reasoning behind it.
What happens before my first aesthetic consultation?
Most patients receive a Future You plan, a custom plan built from your answers, along with videos from Candice and before-and-after examples. You arrive informed rather than starting from scratch.
Will treatment hurt?
Most patients find treatment very manageable. Numbing cream and laughing gas are available, along with other comfort options. Your provider will tell you what to expect for your specific treatment.
Do I have to get treated at my consultation?
No. You can come in just to talk, ask questions, and review your plan. If anything feels like too much or too fast, you can slow down or stop.
What does “crawl, walk, or run” mean?
It’s Candice’s way of saying you set the pace. Some patients start small, some take a few steps at a time, and some are ready for a full plan. All are fine.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring your questions, what bothers you, and anything you know about past treatments. If you’ve received a Future You plan, review it beforehand so we can go deeper together.
Nervous Is Okay. We’ll Walk You Through It.
Start with a free Future You plan or a consultation at our Houma office. You set the pace from there.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text 985-247-0115