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Post by kckckc on Nov 29, 2017 18:07:46 GMT
I am going to a medical spa for an IPL (laser) treatment for some age spots. I had a consultation with a Physician's Assistant at the med spa and she recommended the IPL. I will see a licensed esthetician for the treatment. The med spa is located in a medical surgery building and is headed by a plastic surgeon.
Do I tip for the IPL treatment?
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Post by littlemama on Nov 29, 2017 18:15:09 GMT
It would not occur to me to tip in this situation.
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Post by papersilly on Nov 29, 2017 18:23:35 GMT
i wouldn't tip in a medical environment either. it somehow cheapens the service you are getting and the staff providing the service.
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Post by AN on Nov 29, 2017 20:15:00 GMT
I would not tip.
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Post by lucyg on Nov 29, 2017 20:20:58 GMT
While I agree with everyone above, I also worry because she IS an esthetician. I would maybe ask the front-desk people if she normally gets tips? It does feel weird in a medical office. But ... esthetician. sigh
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Post by walkerdill on Nov 29, 2017 20:21:53 GMT
I had laser hair removal on my face and never would I have thought to tip. It's like going to a doctor.
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Post by busy on Nov 29, 2017 20:22:33 GMT
I've been going to med spas for a while now. It's the norm to tip on procedures performed by the estheticians - laser hair removal, IPL, etc. - but not on the procedures preformed by the physicians - Botox, fillers, etc.
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Post by annabella on Nov 29, 2017 21:22:12 GMT
No
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Post by momto4kiddos on Nov 29, 2017 23:05:01 GMT
I had laser hair removal on my face and never would I have thought to tip. It's like going to a doctor. Maybe dependent on where it is done, a local spa decided to offer laser and had someone come in to do it. When I had it done, I just asked if she accepted tips. She said she did, as the fee went to their office. If in doubt, I just ask if they accept tips, easy enough. |
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Post by katlady on Nov 29, 2017 23:12:04 GMT
I guess it wouldn't even enter my mind that I would need to tip when I am going based on a medical referral. Now, it will be in the back of mind.
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Post by kckckc on Nov 30, 2017 1:20:24 GMT
Thank you all for your opinions. I was hoping for a unanimous no tipping vote  |
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