Clarify what lasts
Some treatments are deliberately temporary; others aim for gradual improvement but may need later visits. Ask the clinician to distinguish the initial course from maintenance for the proposed service. Marie Jé offers injectables, laser procedures, and RF lifting, so one maintenance schedule cannot be applied to its whole menu.
Make uncertainty explicit
Ask when the initial outcome should be assessed, what signs suggest a touch-up, and what would lead to a different treatment instead. The FDA notes that filler products differ in expected duration, and the AAD says laser hair regrowth can occur. Avoid a fixed lifetime-cost calculation based on someone else’s interval.
Ask for initial and follow-up estimates
Request a written estimate for the initial plan and the current price of a possible follow-up, while recognizing that prices and needs may change. Ask whether a package commits you to maintenance automatically and what its cancellation terms are. The ability to stop after achieving enough improvement is part of a sensible plan. Ask the maintenance estimate to name the service and the change that would justify another visit, as well as the expected timing.
Questions and answers
Can a clinic guarantee how often I will need maintenance?
Usually not. Ask for the expected range of follow-up decisions and the factors that may change it for your service.