Med spa today. First time and it was 1500 and they asked for tips.

[Anonymous]

Shoe Train asks for tips. Children's shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What procedures were done? Were you aware of the prices before you arrived?

Not sure what your attitude is but I didn’t research much but sure, I had an idea. First time at a med spa. I usually go to a derm who does every single procedure herself. But she’s always booked and so on a lark, I went to this place for a consult and then decided to do two procedures. It was very well run, with very slick marketing, multiple locations etc but I realized afterwards that I didn’t actually see a doctor anywhere. And then I received multiple requests for tips, and for reviews of course.

It was fine for a one time thing but I probably won’t go back. I’ll take a messier doctors office with a better trained and skilled doctor over these types of places any day. Same goes for dentists.

NP
But I have the same questions.
How were you beaten out of $1500 by this place?

Did you do any research?

PP asked fair questions 🙄

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What procedures were done? Were you aware of the prices before you arrived?

Not sure what your attitude is but I didn’t research much but sure, I had an idea. First time at a med spa. I usually go to a derm who does every single procedure herself. But she’s always booked and so on a lark, I went to this place for a consult and then decided to do two procedures. It was very well run, with very slick marketing, multiple locations etc but I realized afterwards that I didn’t actually see a doctor anywhere. And then I received multiple requests for tips, and for reviews of course.

It was fine for a one time thing but I probably won’t go back. I’ll take a messier doctors office with a better trained and skilled doctor over these types of places any day. Same goes for dentists.

DP but the PP had no attitude. Those were my questions as well. How can we say whether 1500 is high or not if we don't even know what you had done? As for tips, many things Med spa does are not medical in nature. Like they do facials and hair removal. It doesn't seem weird to solicit tips for those services, just like you would for a haircut or brow wax at a salon. It's not surprising they have that culture when they are set up the way they are.

I agree with you that I would only go to a physician for injectables, this is why I think med spas are weird and also don't go to cosmetic dentists even for something like teeth whitening or Invisalign.

Op.

Aha, I see. My bad then. But I wasn’t asking if the price was high. More about the tips. My point was that for 1500 dollars- whatever it is- I’m not tipping!

The whole thing was kinda weird. Too slick and everyone working there seemed about 25 -30 years old. IMO if the place is using a bunch of young people to run their $1k+ procedure business, they should have plenty of money to pay them and not have them rely on tips

Anyway I was in a rush. And wouldn’t go back but it was interesting to see.

I had Botox done and some arm tightening thing btw.

So if you went to a restaurant and spent $1500, you wouldn't tip? Charming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go to a med spa and have never seen a tip screen!! My botox is done by NPs.

I had laser hair removal done once at a different place and not only did it not work after 8 sessions (and I'm a pale white person with dark brown hair), but they asked for tips nonstop. After the laser hair removal, she basically stood there with her hand out each time. Never again. I'm so disgruntled about going through all that pain, all the appointments and then the hair didn't go away even a little bit.

I would get laser hair removal done again if i didn't have to tip.

Why would you not tip on this? It's not a medical procedure, it's a luxury, vanity procedure.

[Anonymous]

Did the arm tightening work?

I've been getting botox and filler for years. I've never had anyone ask for a tip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What procedures were done? Were you aware of the prices before you arrived?

Not sure what your attitude is but I didn’t research much but sure, I had an idea. First time at a med spa. I usually go to a derm who does every single procedure herself. But she’s always booked and so on a lark, I went to this place for a consult and then decided to do two procedures. It was very well run, with very slick marketing, multiple locations etc but I realized afterwards that I didn’t actually see a doctor anywhere. And then I received multiple requests for tips, and for reviews of course.

It was fine for a one time thing but I probably won’t go back. I’ll take a messier doctors office with a better trained and skilled doctor over these types of places any day. Same goes for dentists.

DP but the PP had no attitude. Those were my questions as well. How can we say whether 1500 is high or not if we don't even know what you had done? As for tips, many things Med spa does are not medical in nature. Like they do facials and hair removal. It doesn't seem weird to solicit tips for those services, just like you would for a haircut or brow wax at a salon. It's not surprising they have that culture when they are set up the way they are.

I agree with you that I would only go to a physician for injectables, this is why I think med spas are weird and also don't go to cosmetic dentists even for something like teeth whitening or Invisalign.

Op.

Aha, I see. My bad then. But I wasn’t asking if the price was high. More about the tips. My point was that for 1500 dollars- whatever it is- I’m not tipping!

The whole thing was kinda weird. Too slick and everyone working there seemed about 25 -30 years old. IMO if the place is using a bunch of young people to run their $1k+ procedure business, they should have plenty of money to pay them and not have them rely on tips

Anyway I was in a rush. And wouldn’t go back but it was interesting to see.

I had Botox done and some arm tightening thing btw.

I agree. At that cost, I'm not tipping either. And I'm probably an above average tipper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I go to a med spa and have never seen a tip screen!! My botox is done by NPs.

I had laser hair removal done once at a different place and not only did it not work after 8 sessions (and I'm a pale white person with dark brown hair), but they asked for tips nonstop. After the laser hair removal, she basically stood there with her hand out each time. Never again. I'm so disgruntled about going through all that pain, all the appointments and then the hair didn't go away even a little bit.

I would get laser hair removal done again if i didn't have to tip.

Why would you not tip on this? It's not a medical procedure, it's a luxury, vanity procedure.

Because it is not the kind of job that should involve working for tips like waiting tables in a restaurant or cutting hair or taking luggage to rooms. That's why. And it IS a medical procedure -- the estheticians can't do it, only the NPs/PAs/MDs can do it. By law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shoe Train asks for tips. Children's shoes.

FFS.

Nope. Nope, nope, nope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What procedures were done? Were you aware of the prices before you arrived?

Not sure what your attitude is but I didn’t research much but sure, I had an idea. First time at a med spa. I usually go to a derm who does every single procedure herself. But she’s always booked and so on a lark, I went to this place for a consult and then decided to do two procedures. It was very well run, with very slick marketing, multiple locations etc but I realized afterwards that I didn’t actually see a doctor anywhere. And then I received multiple requests for tips, and for reviews of course.

It was fine for a one time thing but I probably won’t go back. I’ll take a messier doctors office with a better trained and skilled doctor over these types of places any day. Same goes for dentists.

DP but the PP had no attitude. Those were my questions as well. How can we say whether 1500 is high or not if we don't even know what you had done? As for tips, many things Med spa does are not medical in nature. Like they do facials and hair removal. It doesn't seem weird to solicit tips for those services, just like you would for a haircut or brow wax at a salon. It's not surprising they have that culture when they are set up the way they are.

I agree with you that I would only go to a physician for injectables, this is why I think med spas are weird and also don't go to cosmetic dentists even for something like teeth whitening or Invisalign.

Op.

Aha, I see. My bad then. But I wasn’t asking if the price was high. More about the tips. My point was that for 1500 dollars- whatever it is- I’m not tipping!

The whole thing was kinda weird. Too slick and everyone working there seemed about 25 -30 years old. IMO if the place is using a bunch of young people to run their $1k+ procedure business, they should have plenty of money to pay them and not have them rely on tips

Anyway I was in a rush. And wouldn’t go back but it was interesting to see.

I had Botox done and some arm tightening thing btw.

I agree. At that cost, I'm not tipping either. And I'm probably an above average tipper.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What procedures were done? Were you aware of the prices before you arrived?

Not sure what your attitude is but I didn’t research much but sure, I had an idea. First time at a med spa. I usually go to a derm who does every single procedure herself. But she’s always booked and so on a lark, I went to this place for a consult and then decided to do two procedures. It was very well run, with very slick marketing, multiple locations etc but I realized afterwards that I didn’t actually see a doctor anywhere. And then I received multiple requests for tips, and for reviews of course.

It was fine for a one time thing but I probably won’t go back. I’ll take a messier doctors office with a better trained and skilled doctor over these types of places any day. Same goes for dentists.

DP but the PP had no attitude. Those were my questions as well. How can we say whether 1500 is high or not if we don't even know what you had done? As for tips, many things Med spa does are not medical in nature. Like they do facials and hair removal. It doesn't seem weird to solicit tips for those services, just like you would for a haircut or brow wax at a salon. It's not surprising they have that culture when they are set up the way they are.

I agree with you that I would only go to a physician for injectables, this is why I think med spas are weird and also don't go to cosmetic dentists even for something like teeth whitening or Invisalign.

Op.

Aha, I see. My bad then. But I wasn’t asking if the price was high. More about the tips. My point was that for 1500 dollars- whatever it is- I’m not tipping!

The whole thing was kinda weird. Too slick and everyone working there seemed about 25 -30 years old. IMO if the place is using a bunch of young people to run their $1k+ procedure business, they should have plenty of money to pay them and not have them rely on tips

Anyway I was in a rush. And wouldn’t go back but it was interesting to see.

I had Botox done and some arm tightening thing btw.

So if you went to a restaurant and spent $1500, you wouldn't tip? Charming.

A restaurant is not a good comparison. You tip at a restaurant because they don’t make minimum wage. Apples to peaches.
I wouldn’t tip either and think it’s insane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did the arm tightening work?

I've been getting botox and filler for years. I've never had anyone ask for a tip.

Not sure yet. It’s supposed to take time to see results. But while I was getting it done, they showed me pics of other patients. Was not very impressive at all. And it’s not inexpensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shoe Train asks for tips. Children's shoes.

everyone raves about this place but I really don’t get the appeal at all. Other than the absolute first pair of shoes for your child this place is a total waste of money.

They have such a limited selection in many sizes and the shoes they charge you $60 for cost $30 everywhere else. Also for young kids they are typically moving sizes in a couple months. unbelievable.

Not to mention all the workers i’ve encountered there are pretentious and act like they are doing you a favor by selling you overpriced shoes.

You can get a plastic sizer for your kid and get better shoes at better prices pretty much anywhere else.

Asking for tips is really the cherry on top-wow.

[Anonymous]

The medspa I went to in Dunn Loring asked for tips for botox. I continued to go there (didn't tip) because I liked the results and I could walk there. But it's so, so shady.

They do this at the new place I go to after I moved across the country. Can't seem to get away from it.

[Anonymous]

If medspas weren't shady enough asking for tips is absolute insanity. We have several world class cosmetic derms in the area including a few that don't charge any or much more than you would pay at a medspa (and definitely don't ask for tips). I have never once spent $1500 at one time at my cosmetic derm and i've been going to him for a decade. I think part of the medspa philosophy is too hit a person as hard as they can once since most of the stuff they do is bogus anyways and they know the person won't come back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Shoe Train asks for tips. Children's shoes.

FFS.

Nope. Nope, nope, nope.

Never experienced the this there.