Tipping at Derm Spa - Page 2

wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

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

It would end up being close to that if I gave 20 percent for the treatment package.

wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

@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.

I thought of asking the desk...but I figured they would say something along the lines of it 'being up to me, if I want to show my appreciation'...I doubt they would say no, don't tip.

So instead I asked here..figuring others might have the same question.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@wonderfulworld wrote:
@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.
I thought of asking the desk...but I figured they would say something along the lines of it 'being up to me, if I want to show my appreciation'...I doubt they would say no, don't tip.
So instead I asked here..figuring others might have the same question.

@wonderfulworld Call them up, say "What is the precedent for tipping for (whatever treatment)" and let us know!

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I also go for periodic laser treatments at a laser treatment center run by derms. It's not a spa. There is a separate cosmetics counter inside, too, but it's not operated by the derms. The laser procedures vary from purely cosmetic to medical. My treatments are cosmetic but they are performed by a derm so I do not tip.

wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

@Sooner wrote:
@wonderfulworld wrote:
@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.
I thought of asking the desk...but I figured they would say something along the lines of it 'being up to me, if I want to show my appreciation'...I doubt they would say no, don't tip.
So instead I asked here..figuring others might have the same question.

@wonderfulworld Call them up, say "What is the precedent for tipping for (whatever treatment)" and let us know!

Will do!!! Calling is a great idea as I do not go back for a bit.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

Would you tip anyone else for any other kind of medical treatment?

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@wonderfulworld What are the brown envelopes for??? Are they marked "TIPS"??

I would not tip but I've never been in that situation. Calling them is opening the door to tell you how to tip and then you will feel obligated.

I'd let it go. But you do what you feel is right for you.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@wonderfulworld wrote:
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.

@ I think it's appropriate to tip for spa services except when provided by a physician.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@wonderfulworld wrote:
@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.
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.

@wonderfulworld Scrubs are not an indication of a professional or how much training they have...they are required by OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Scrubs are usually required in any situation where medical procedures are provided. They assure that the area and person are more sterile than wearing their street clothing.

The important thing is that she does a good serice for you. IMO, a spa service is similar to a hairstylist...20% is the custom, but certainly up to you.