Your Medical Aesthetic Consultation

We’re delighted you’re considering a visit to Live Young! For your first appointment, please plan about 30 minutes so we can learn about you, your concerns, and your goals. Dr. Sweeney will begin by taking a detailed medical aesthetic history. If you’ve had any past treatments or procedures, think about them beforehand and share those details with her.

After reviewing your history and goals, we’ll shift focus to specific areas of your face and neck you’d like to address, then discuss next steps and treatment options tailored to your interests. Most procedures are done during a follow-up visit, and certain skin regeneration plans—like IPL/BBL photo rejuvenation or Secret Microneedling RF—often require multiple sessions. We’ll work with you to plan these at your first consultation.

If you’re returning to Live Young after a while, or if you’re exploring new concerns or additional treatments, we recommend booking another consultation. This is the best way to stay informed about the latest aesthetic options and discover how Dr. Sweeney can help you achieve your current goals.

How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Consultation

For the most accurate assessment, we suggest arriving without makeup if possible. If that’s not an option, not to worry—you may simply be asked to remove it once you arrive.

If you haven’t already, feel free to explore our Look Your Best page. It’s a great way to become familiar with the services we offer and prepare for your visit.

We’ve also put together the following questions to help you reflect on important considerations—from skin health to facial contours. Thinking about these points in advance helps us understand your concerns and tailor a treatment plan that’s right for you.

What Do You Love About Your Appearance?

• Are there features—like your eyes, cheekbones, or smile—that you really enjoy and want to highlight?
• It’s just as important to recognize what makes you feel confident as it is to note areas you’d like to improve?

Have You Noticed Any Changes Over Time?

• Looking back, has anything shifted—perhaps fine lines appearing, or a change in how your skin behaves?

How Does Your Skin Look and Feel?

• Do you tend to have dry, oily, or combination skin?
• Have you noticed any changes in texture, like thinning or rough patches?
• Are enlarged pores, fine lines, or scars on your mind?
• Have you lost that natural “glow” or noticed changes in sheen or reflectivity?

Considering Skin Tone and Color

• Do you see a dull or sallow hue that you’d like to brighten?
• Are there brown spots, patches, or “broken” blood vessels (rosacea) that concern you?
• Have dark under-eye circles become more noticeable?

Looking at the Structure of Your Face and Neck

• Are there specific lines or folds—frown lines, forehead lines, or crow’s feet—you’d like to soften?
• Do you see “necklace” lines or bands forming on your neck?
• Are lines around your mouth, such as nasolabial folds or marionette lines, something you’d like to address?
• Even if you don’t smoke, you might notice fine “smoker’s lines” around your lips.

Expressions vs. How You Feel

• Do your brows or eyes make you look tired, stressed, or sad—even when you’re not?
• Around your mouth, do you appear serious or disapproving, despite feeling fine?

Changes in Fullness and Contours

• Have you noticed a loss of soft contours under your eyes or in your cheeks?
• Does your face look less plump or youthful than it once did?
• Are laxity or sagging areas starting to bother you?

Thank you for taking the time to consider these aspects of your consultation. Your input is a key part of helping us create a personalized plan that aligns with your goals. We look forward to meeting you—and helping you feel confident and comfortable in your skin!