Hey there, beautiful people! Gather ‘round for a tale as old as time – the epic saga of the “One Treatment Wonder.”

Picture this: A customer strolls into the clinic, face set in determination, eyes gleaming with hope. They’ve never met a moisturiser they didn’t think was optional, never heard of sunscreen (or maybe they think it’s a drink mixer?), and their idea of skin care is washing their face with the water. But today is the day they’ve decided to turn it all around with just one magical treatment.

The Consultation:

Me: “Tell me about your skincare routine.” 

Customer: “Routine? You mean like, every day?” 

Me: “Yes, daily. What do you currently use on your skin?” 

Customer: “Well, I wash my face with shampoo in the shower. That counts, right?”

After One Treatment:

Customer: “Why don’t I look like a 20-year-old supermodel? I paid good money for this!” 

Me: “Rome wasn’t built in a day… and neither is radiant skin!”

Now, let’s get one thing straight. We LOVE our customers. You all bring a special kind of magic to our days, but expecting to reverse decades of skincare neglect with one treatment is a bit like planting a tree and expecting it to bear fruit overnight.

The Reality Check

Skincare is a journey, not a pit stop! Imagine if you decided to get fit and went to the gym once, expecting abs to appear the next morning. You’d wake up sore, sure, but you wouldn’t be able to crack walnuts with your midsection just yet. It’s the same with your skin. Years of neglect can’t be undone in an hour, no matter how good the treatment is.

The Skin Chronicles

A month later, they’re back, slightly more realistic.

Customer: “Okay, so one treatment wasn’t enough. What’s the plan?” 

Me: “Consistency is key. Let’s start with a simple routine: cleanse, moisturise, and for the love of all things beautiful, use sunscreen!” 

Customer: “Sunscreen? But I work indoors!” 

Me: “The sun has a way of finding you, trust me.”

The Commitment

As they embark on this new skincare adventure, they begin to see the magic unfold – slowly but surely. It’s not instant gratification, but it’s the start of something beautiful. They become a regular, embracing the process, and one day, they walk in and say:

Customer: “I actually look forward to my routine now. And my skin feels amazing!” 

Me: “You did it! You found the skincare / treatment sweet spot.”

The Moral of the Story

Skincare is like a relationship – it requires time, effort, and a little bit of love every day. There are no shortcuts to fabulous skin, but the journey is so worth it. And hey, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, with a smile and a lot of patience.

So, to all the hopeful souls out there: come for the magic, stay for the journey. And remember, it’s not about perfection; it’s about progress.

Until next time, keep glowing, and don’t forget to love the skin you’re in – one day at a time!

P.S. Got any funny skincare stories? Share them in the comments below! Let’s laugh and learn together. 

By Sia Psicharis