Skincare Clinic Safety Checklist for Lebanon

Lebanon has a deep dermatology tradition, with hundreds of licensed clinics. Quality varies, and the most common patient injuries trace back to a handful of avoidable shortcuts.

The six-point check

1. Practitioner credentials. Injectables (botulinum toxin, hyaluronic-acid fillers) should be administered by a registered dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Search the Lebanese Order of Physicians' online index by name.
2. Device traceability. Ask which laser/IPL device is used and to see the serial number. Counterfeit lasers are an active market in the region.
3. Product source. For fillers and toxin, request to see the original box and the lot number. Reputable clinics show it openly before the injection.
4. Written consent. A serious clinic will hand you a treatment-specific consent form listing risks, downtime and price.
5. Skin test for new products. A small patch test 48 hours before chemical peels and laser dye procedures.
6. Follow-up plan. Confirm who handles complications and at which hospital — especially for ablative lasers and threads.

Red flags

Aggressive discounts on first-time injectables, group pricing, "home" sessions for laser treatments, and refusal to show the product box are all reasons to walk out.

After-care basics

Sun avoidance and SPF 50 for at least four weeks after most laser or peel sessions. Skipping this single step is the most common cause of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in our climate.