Wait, Are We Supposed To Tip For Botox?

the_burtons via Getty Images I got my first Botox injections at a plastic surgeon’s office. Since cosmetic injectables “are considered medical treatments,” tipping for them “could potentially blur the lines of the patient-provider relationship,” she said. However, “people should tip for nonmedical procedures at med spas,” including lash and brow treatments, facials, and waxing, said Tracy Beluscak, an advanced registered nurse practitioner and advanced aesthetic injector at Elase Medical Spas in St. Augustine, Florida. This rate should follow typical tipping patterns of 15-22%.” Still, Gutierrez-Borst suggested that tipping for nonmedical procedures at a med spa “can be a bit nuanced.” “If the med spa is owned by a physician, tipping might be seen as fee splitting, which can be tricky,” Gutierrez-Borst noted. “Many clients like to have a support person, especially if they aren’t comfortable with needles.” However, you should make sure your plus-one is “not expecting a free consultation,” Gutierrez-Borst noted.