Treatment Education
What Happens at Your First Medical Aesthetics Consultation?
A walkthrough of what to expect at your first visit to SEA Medical Wellness — from goal-setting to treatment planning.
If you've never had a medical aesthetics consultation before, it's natural to feel unsure about what to expect. Here's a straightforward walkthrough of what a first visit to SEA Medical Wellness typically looks like.
It starts with a conversation, not a needle
Your first visit is a consultation first. Before any treatment happens, Erin takes time to understand what brought you in — whether that's a specific concern (like a line that bothers you), a general goal ("I want to look refreshed"), or genuine curiosity about your options.
Discussing your goals
There's no wrong answer here, and no pressure to commit to anything beyond the conversation. Some patients come in with a very specific request; others aren't sure what they want and are looking for guidance. Both are completely normal starting points.
A look at your history
Erin will ask about relevant medical history and any previous aesthetic treatments you've had — this helps inform what's appropriate for you and helps set realistic expectations for results.
Provider credentials, explained plainly
You're welcome to ask about qualifications directly. Erin Anderle, PA-C, is an NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant with AAFE injector training in neuromodulators and dermal fillers, and has been practicing as a PA for 10 years. Understanding who is treating you — and their training — is a reasonable, encouraged part of the process.
Building a personalized plan
Rather than defaulting to a single "recommended" treatment, Erin's approach is to evaluate your specific anatomy and goals and build a plan around that — which might mean one treatment, a combination, or in some cases a recommendation to hold off, if that's genuinely the more appropriate answer for you.
Setting realistic expectations
Part of a good consultation is being honest about what a treatment can and can't do. If a particular result isn't realistically achievable with a given treatment, that's something worth knowing before you book — not after.
What happens next
If you decide to move forward, treatment may happen the same visit or be scheduled separately, depending on the treatment and your preference. Either way, nothing happens until you're comfortable with the plan.
Ready to have that conversation? Meet Erin, browse our Treatments, or book a consultation directly.
This article is general educational information and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Individual results and recommendations vary — always follow the specific guidance given to you by your provider.