Myth Spotlight:
“It’s just Botox. If it’s not right, we can tweak it later.”
That’s the kind of sentence that gets thrown around more than derma planing blade offers on Groupon.
Reality Check:
Wrong. Very, very wrong. Here’s the inconvenient truth: Botulinum toxin doesn’t come with a rewind button. You can’t reverse it once it’s in. Fillers? Maybe. But even with hyaluronidase, you’re not reversing time—you’re firefighting complications. Not to mention, certain fillers aren’t even fully dissolvable (hello, Profhilo lovers).
Add in vascular risk zones, delayed complications, or the classic “I didn’t want to look like this” drama after a rushed discount treatment, and you’ve got a recipe for regret.
Truth Bomb:
You don’t get second chances in aesthetic medicine without pain, panic, and potential scarring—physical and reputational. So stop pretending we’re in the business of Ctrl+Z. Consult slow. Inject slower. Respect anatomy.
Make prevention sexier than correction.
What if we marketed restraint like it was the ultimate flex?
The Omelette I Couldn’t Unscramble
I had a patient a few years ago. Mid-30s. Gorgeous skin, Type A personality, armed with a folder of Instagram inspo shots and a 2-for-1 voucher from another clinic. Said she wanted a “refreshed look, nothing fake.” Cool.
Except I didn’t listen to my gut. Something about her energy screamed, “You’ll regret this.” But I overrode that voice—because I’d had a quiet week.
Bad move.
We did mid-face filler. Subtle. Balanced. Technically solid. But she didn’t like it. Didn’t feel like “herself.” Wanted it dissolved. Then hated that too. Then left a review accusing me of “ruining her face.”
Lesson in Wisdom?
If you have to convince yourself to say yes, say no louder.
Especially in aesthetics, where you can’t unscramble an omelette—and you’ll be the one holding the frying pan if things go south.
Quick Win:
Gut check every consult. If you wouldn’t treat them for free, don’t treat them at all.
Your Turn:
Ever said yes when your instincts screamed no? What happened?
Action Points
3 Steps to Avoid the Omelette Moment
Yes, an actual list. Types of patients or treatment requests you won’t do. It removes emotion. You’re not rejecting them, you’re following protocol.
Quick-Win Exercise:
Add this line to your consult script:
“Remember, once it’s in, we can’t unscramble the omelette.”
You’ll be amazed how much that slows down the impulsive types.
