Re: Tipping at a Medical Spa

Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

On 6/24/2014 Lanikins said:
I go to a Med Spa for my botox and had a recent laser procedure and I did not even consider tipping. The person I see is an Aesthetics RN. To me, this would be like offering a tip to the nurse who does my mammogram.

Yes, I agree. I don't think that either my sister or myself considered tipping until I saw that sign. Now, she says she feels funny about going back there. We are looking at another medispa. Should we ask upfront about tipping or is that tacky.

CouponQueen · ‎10-21-2010

I would not tip at a Medical Spa ...botox injections..fillers etc..I consider those elective medical procedures just because insurance doesn't cover them - does that suggest a tip.

NOW if I had a facial at a spa then yes I would.

I detest tipping at the local stores where I pick up a cup of ice tea and donut. I sure would not want to where they make significantly higher.

I do think tipping has gone wild. I call in a Pizza Order go and pick it up and the receipt does have tip portion..

Irshgrl31201 · ‎03-18-2010

I am an aesthetician. If you are getting something done by a medical professional there is no need to tip but if a aesthetician is doing your service, it is customary to tip. Of course that is ultimately your choice but not many clients don't tip.

As for looking for another medspa, I don't know that you will find one that is so much different with tipping as the one you are at. That is pretty standard.

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JamicaJammer · ‎01-14-2013

OMG - Tipping Gone Wild.

I'm pulling WAY BACK on tipping.....no tips to my doctors, dentists, mortgage company, etc.

Shiba · ‎03-15-2010

My PS has an aesthetician who rents space in his office. She does accept tips, but I'm sure his staff does not accept tips.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I would think a true medical profession might get insulted if you offered them a tip.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

On 6/24/2014 CouponQueen said:
I would not tip at a Medical Spa ...botox injections..fillers etc..I consider those elective medical procedures just because insurance doesn't cover them - does that suggest a tip.

NOW if I had a facial at a spa then yes I would.

I detest tipping at the local stores where I pick up a cup of ice tea and donut. I sure would not want to where they make significantly higher.

I do think tipping has gone wild. I call in a Pizza Order go and pick it up and the receipt does have tip portion..

NO WAY would I ever tip for a pick up order.''

I'm wondering if the tipping has something to do with what is covered by medicare/insurance and what isn't. Does anyone know if that has any bearing on the topic?

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

This is no different than Hilton hotels placing tip envelops for their maids in their rooms to encourage guests to tip the maid. If they paid a living wage, none would be needed, especially off the books money.

JustWantBeautifulSkinn · ‎03-10-2010

I don't tip the Dr for injections like Botox & Fillers or if he does my IPL, skin tightening ETC...............

BUT I do tip for IPL, Facials, Hair removal ETC............. for the other gals WHICH as I think about it NOW................. IS getting to be A LOT much / out of hand

I think I may just slow it down and tip for a Facials ONLY - not for the Skin Tightening, IPL treatments, Hair removal ETC......

just Facials - i look at those same a manicure & pedicure

MomCat · ‎09-12-2010

Never even considered tipping in this setting. And, I certainly don't tip just anyone because they chose to work at a low wage job. Not my problem. Gotta cut if off somewhere. It's gotten crazy with all the tips jars around. Looks like panhandling gone wild!