AITA interrupting the skincare clinic employee?
I wanted to start getting skin treatments and I've never done it before ( any laser, peeling etc..). And wanted to get a consultation before booking any. The sessions are only purchased in bulk, and they're not exactly cheap ( but that's understandable).
Pre- appointment, I filled in the forms of what products I use, and what is the goal of seeking this treatment. I booked a consultation and went in, and the employee asks me what I'd like to target, I explained. Right away the employee goes on the sales pitch of what the ideal treatment is, how many sessions I MUST have before I can see results and how my skin will "feel funny"(extra texture) after every session. I asked if that would be abrasions or scarring, they said no. I go quiet and wait, that's all there is to the consultation. " How do I know this is the right thing for MY skin? I know what I _would_ like to happen, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the treatment I'm looking at is the one compatible for me". They say I'm "an ideal candidate for this treatment".
I was so uncomfortable because they didn't even look at my skin, like other places normally would. But somehow the treatment is perfect and I should book the sessions right away?
They went to explain that the scanner is a different thing, so I asked why wasn't it part of the consultation, and that I don't mind to pay if that was extra as I really wanted to be sure before I commit to a treatment that doesn't suit me.
They clearly got agitated and explained that they will have to book me for another separate consultation, which is a waste of my time. I want to get treatments done, but I'm not sure I was ok with how my questions were responded too.
It's only after I explained that I wanted a thorough consultation , and wanted to know if I need to stop any products before the scan, the employee said "Well I would have gone through your products which you mentioned in your pre consultation form if youd have let me"
I still had to hold back and politely said, well we can do this now since I'm here, and I feel that we should have led with that.
They dismissed it saying that the other consultant will look at it when I come for the scan.
Overall this left a bad taste in my mouth and I'm considering somewhere else.
AITA?