your patients appropriate advice and consultation tips , and it will build the patient ’ s confidence in you .
It is not uncommon in our practice to share the care of our patients between a nurse injector and aesthetician . We are all cross trained to be aware of all available procedures , but we also all have our areas of expertise . You should always select the best treatment option ( s ) for the patient , not for you . This is how you gain trust and build long-term relationships .
When making a treatment plan , remember that this is a process and a journey that you will embark on with the patient . Most results take time and don ’ t happen overnight . It is essential to explain this to the patient and let them know this is a marathon , not a sprint . This is called “ managing expectations .”
You should describe to your patients how the treatment plan is just the beginning and will change over time .
If the patient has a pressing deadline for an impending event or if they would prefer not to make several appointments , a more “ aggressive ” or remedial approach may be taken in agreement with the patient . In that case , the subject of “ downtime ” will then need to be brought up and discussed .
Most patients want to proceed cautiously , adopt a less assertive strategy , and undergo additional therapies gradually . There will almost always be several ways to achieve your patient ’ s goals and obtain their desired outcomes . The treatment regimen must be