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Your Skin Consultation: What Happens From Booking to Your Plan
A skin consultation is a 30 minute appointment where we assess your skin, recommend home care products and build a treatment plan around your concerns. It is complimentary, and it is the best first step before a chemical peel, microneedling or laser series.
At Beauty Room in Liberty Village, Toronto, you can book a consultation before you commit to any treatment. Here is what happens, step by step, from the moment you book to the moment you leave with a plan.
Booking Your Consultation
In our online booking, look for the Laser/Microneedling/Chemical Peel Consultation. The price shown is $25, and that fee is only charged for no-shows or last-minute cancellations. Otherwise, your consultation is free.
If your plans change, we ask for 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. You can text us at 416-889-9948 or email hello@beautyroom.ca, and we will find you another time.
When to book it
We recommend booking your consultation at least two to four weeks before a series of peels or laser sessions. That gives us time to pretreat your skin with medical-grade home care products, so your skin is ready for the first treatment.
Before You Arrive
If it is your first visit, we will ask you to fill out an intake form before your appointment. Answer it fully, because your health history guides which treatments are suitable for your skin.
We encourage you to bring your current routine with you, either the products themselves or photographs of the labels. It is the fastest way for us to see what your skin is already using and what to keep.
What to tell us
Let us know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have taken oral acne medication in the last six months, or if you have had cold sores on the skin or lips. Recent sun exposure or a deep tan matters too, since it can affect candidacy for laser and IPL. Telling us at the start helps us recommend the right option for your skin.
FROM BOOKING TO YOUR TREATMENT PLAN
Your Skin Assessment
The first part of your appointment is a thorough assessment of your skin. We look closely at your skin and talk through what bothers you and what you would like to change, so we fully understand your concerns and goals.
This is also where small details come up that are hard to see in a bathroom mirror, such as milia, uneven pigment or areas of texture. Naming them helps us explain which treatment suits each concern.
A consultation is a conversation and an assessment, without a treatment. If you would rather start with a facial, every facial at Beauty Room includes its own skin assessment, and our walk-through of your first advanced facial explains what happens in that appointment.
Talking Through Your Options
Once we understand your skin, we explain the treatments that suit it. We'll never upsell, and we only guide you toward the treatment that makes sense for your skin.
Chemical peels
A peel is $175 for 30 minutes, or $465 for a series of three. It helps with dullness, tone and texture, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and acne marks. Our guide to chemical peels in Toronto covers pricing and add-ons in detail.
Microneedling
Microneedling is $375 per session, and we typically recommend three to six sessions spaced about one month apart. This is where your intake form matters most, because some medications and skin conditions affect whether it suits you. You can read more on our microneedling page.
Laser Genesis and LimeLight IPL
For redness, pigmentation, pores and texture, we recommend Laser Genesis, LimeLight IPL or a combination of both, depending on your goals. We recommend a consultation before starting so we can choose the plan that suits your skin and your skin tone. Our Laser and IPL page describes each option.
Your Product Recommendations
Before you leave, we recommend the home care products that suit your skin. Home care supports your skin between appointments and prepares it for any treatment in your plan.
We keep it simple: Cleanse, Treat, Protect. Most people need 3-5 targeted products a day, used for at least 2-4 weeks to see results. That means cleansing morning and evening, one or two active products for morning and/or night, moisturizing morning and evening, and SPF every day, even if it's cloudy. Our guide to choosing professional home care explains how we build that routine.
Your Treatment Plan
You leave the consultation with a treatment plan that's best suited for your skin concerns. It tells you which treatment we recommend, how many sessions it usually takes and when to start your home care.
If your plan includes a series of peels or laser sessions, the two to four weeks before your first treatment are for pretreating your skin. If you use actives or exfoliating products at home, we will also let you know when to pause them. Depending on the product and the treatment, we usually recommend a few days to a couple of weeks.
Other Consultations We Offer
Skin is not the only service with its own consultation. Each one is booked separately, so choose the one that matches the treatment you are considering.
| Consultation | Price | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser, microneedling and chemical peel | Free ($25 only for no-shows or late cancellations) | 30 minutes | Skin assessment, product recommendations and a treatment plan |
| Laser hair removal | Free ($25 only for no-shows or late cancellations) | 15 minutes | Recommended before starting your sessions |
| Lash extensions | Free ($25 only for no-shows or late cancellations) | 15 minutes | Bring lash inspiration photos to choose your set |
| Permanent makeup | $100 deposit | 15 minutes | The fee is used as a deposit for your first session |
Visiting Beauty Room
We are on Atlantic Avenue, in the heart of Liberty Village. You will find us at 17 Atlantic Ave. Unit 2, Toronto, ON M6K 3E7, with clients coming to us from Parkdale and across Downtown Toronto. Call or text 416-889-9948 if you would like to ask a question before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the skin consultation free?
Yes. The $25 shown when you book is only charged for no-shows or last-minute cancellations. Otherwise, the consultation is complimentary.
How far ahead should I book it?
At least two to four weeks before a series of peels or laser sessions. That gives your skin time to settle into the home care we recommend before the first treatment.
Do I need a consultation before Laser Genesis?
A separate consultation is not always required for Laser Genesis, because your esthetician assesses your skin before treatment. If you are planning a series or are unsure which treatment to choose, we recommend booking one.
What should I bring?
Your current skincare products or photographs of the labels, and let us know about any medications you take, including oral acne medication. If you are coming for a lash or brow consultation, inspiration photos help too.
Do I have to book a treatment after the consultation?
Your consultation is complimentary, and we'll never upsell. You leave with a plan and product recommendations, and we only guide you toward the treatment that makes sense for your skin. We are always happy to answer questions by text or email.
Book Your Skin Consultation
Book a free skin consultation at Beauty Room in Liberty Village, Toronto. We will assess your skin, recommend the products to start with and build a plan that gets you to the skin you want.