I have been getting Botox injections by set appointment at a Spa for a year. My question is if I should tip him as any other Spa service (like a massage)? Before a relocation my injections were at a Doctor's office (so no tipping)—but am confused by what is customary at a Spa. Insight or links to advice would be perfect! Thanks.
Please no responses to debate the effcts of botox, blah-blah-blah...will report.
2007-02-07 12:52:30 · 6 answers · asked by Suzi Bean 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
For those that have answered, thanks, but the botox is administered by a DOCTOR (otherwise it's a- illegal and b-not safe). Basically he is a plastic surgeon (reputable) who does "clinics" once a month at a Spa for an hour or so. So this isn't a normal hourly employee, or low-pay deal. The procedure takes about 3 min (time for 11 quick pin-pricks) and cost $550. So tip or no? Would tipping a doctor be in bad form? I don't think he'd outwardly take offense (he's a nice guy)—but obviously he is doing a clinic for some quick, down & dirty cash once a month. He can see what, about 12+ people in an hour......I don't want to offend either way (tipping or not). SO if YOU have had experience with this, please respond....
2007-02-08 12:05:59 · update #1
I would say tipping is a good idea. A spa is kinda similar to a salon in the aspect that it involves a service that isn't necessary, something we do just to look good. When I get my hair cut or dyed, get my nails done, get an eyebrow wax--I always tip! The person there doing the botox is an hourly empoyee (and let's face it, probably doesn't make decent money) and a tip would show them how much you appreciate their services to you. And in the future, may make them take extra special care when performing your next treatments. We live in a world that revolves around money, sweetie!
2007-02-07 13:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by *Melody->Chase's Mom 6/28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-28 08:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by Laraine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya know... that's a tricky situation, but I think that when dealing with anyone who has the potential to make or break you (hairdresser, colorist... nail tech... and yes the botox person [isn't that done with a needle... couldn't they put too much in...]) then go ahead and tip - especially if it is the same person each week.
2007-02-07 14:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by _aihlie_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-25 21:45:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel like tipping, then tip. I figure since its a spa they would receive tips. Or, if you don't think tipping is appropriate, then don't.
2007-02-07 14:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't.
2007-02-07 13:43:58 · answer #6 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋