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[wonderfulworld]

I have a question. I go periodically to a "Spa" attached to my derms office. I have laser treatments on my rosacea which costs hundreds of dollars each time. I go for three treatments every several years.

They also provide other treatments there such as Botox, Juvaderm and facials. They also sell products and make up.

They are very busy.

This time I noticed small brown envelopes by the desk. I have seen them before.

Are you expected to tip for medical treatments? Or would they be for those providing non medical treatments? I don't have a clue.

Thank you all.

[patbz]

Ask the receptionist, get a suggested range, and I wouldn't tip more than $20 in any case.

[Iwantcoffee]

I do not tip at my derm's office or any doctor's office. 

[Maureen1234]

My derms office also has a Spa.  Does the Dr perform the services?  My appointments are for facials and peels and not performed by a Dr.  I do tip.  I would check with the front desk.

[BirkiLady]

Is this a non-medical procedure? If so, I would tip 20% like I do for my hair or anything else.

[wonderfulworld]

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@Maureen1234 wrote:

My derms office also has a Spa.  Does the Dr perform the services?  My appointments are for facials and peels and not performed by a Dr.  I do tip.  I would check with the front desk.

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The laser  is operated by a woman in Scrubs. I assume she is a nurse or someone highly trained. She has been there for years and does a great job.

[Desertdi]

Because of the high prices of the services....the tip would amount to $300 or more.     Something to think about before you go....

[millieshops]

@Desertdi  I'd be thinking I be paying enough that I would skip that $300 tip.

[Somertime]

Since rosacea is a medical condition, the red light laser treatment is for a medical condition.  I woul not tip.  When I had the red light laser treatment, it was covered under my insurance.

[wonderfulworld]

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@Somertime wrote:

Since rosacea is a medical condition, the red light laser treatment is for a medical condition.  I woul not tip.  When I had the red light laser treatment, it was covered under my insurance.

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This is a pulse dye laser...and it has never been suggested that insurance would cover it. I truly cannot remember asking but I am sure I did when I started having these treatments. I wish it were.