NP Topical Prescriptions (Initial)

• Bring a complete list of your current medications, supplements, and allergies.
• Know your relevant medical history, including autoimmune conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, and any previous cosmetic treatments (what, where, when, and how you responded).
• Bring or note the skincare products you currently use, including prescription topicals.
• Arrive makeup-free if possible so your skin can be properly assessed.
• Think about your goals and priorities in advance; the more specific you can be, the better your treatment plan.

This is a one-on-one appointment with N.P. Charlotte Osler. Your skin and health history are reviewed, your skin is assessed, and a treatment plan is built around your goals, budget, and timeline. There is no treatment downtime because there is no treatment: this appointment is assessment, planning, and education. Come with questions; asking them is the entire point. For prescription skincare, expect a detailed discussion of how to introduce prescription actives (such as retinoids or pigment regulators), what side effects are normal during adjustment, and exactly when to check back in.

• You will leave with a clear written or documented plan: recommended treatments, timing, and any prescriptions sent to your pharmacy.
• If prescription skincare was started, follow the introduction schedule exactly; more is not better with prescription actives, and going too fast is the most common cause of irritation.
• Book any recommended treatments or follow-ups before you leave to secure preferred timing.
• Contact the clinic at (437) 383-8881 or info@elixir1.ca if you have questions once you are home.

• None: A consultation has no treatment contraindications. It is required before injectable treatments precisely so that any contraindications can be identified safely.
• Minors: Clients under 18 require a parent or legal guardian to attend and consent.