Do you tip nursers after filler injection?

[JJWood]

Hi Everyone!
Just had a botox for the wrinkles on my forehead and filler for my tear trough.
Feels really good now! It was my first injection experience.
But do you guys tip the nurse when you guys pay?
If so, what is the percentage???

Thanks a lot!

 

[Irishgal]

My guideline is this- if a person has an advanced degree and is performing a service that is considered to be medical and possibly under the supervision of an MD I don’t tip.

 

[JJWood]

Thanks @Irishgal !
Yea, I was so confused when they gave me the option of tipping.And I felt bad after I skip the tip.

 

[Irishgal]

Thanks @Irishgal !
Yea, I was so confused when they gave me the option of tipping.And I felt bad after I skip the tip.

Honestly I might find another injector. If you are considered a “patient” you should not be faced with a tip jar. Sheesh. What an awkward position to put you in!

 

[JJWood]

@Irishgal
That's true as you said. How did you find your injector tho? How can you tell whether they are good or not?

 

[absolutpink]

The clinic I go to doesn't even have an option for tipping.

 

[Irishgal]

@Irishgal
That's true as you said. How did you find your injector tho? How can you tell whether they are good or not?

That’s a great question. Ask friends, look online at Real Self, ask your stylist (they often know who their clients go to).

 

[baglover1973]

I personally do not tip the DR. that I go to for botox and fillers. I did on the other hand tip the woman who did my coolsculpting. she was very sweet and attentive. (and not a dr.)

 

[yuliapac]

I also just had crow's feet botox and tear through filler, and later at the reception when I was paying for the service, there was a Tip line. I got confused. I didn't tip and now feel bad. I am guessing if there is a tip line, you tip, but what %. Is it 15-20% like other services? that would be too much I feel like. It'd be like paying extra $200 for the treatment. Someone asked similar question on real self, and a lot of providers answered, no you don't have to tip for injections. but I am still confused why my clinic had a tip line on the receipt. I'll just ask them next time I go in and clarify.

 

[Bambs]

Would you tip the plastic surgeon after a breast job? No.

Never have I ever even considered tipping my injector... That's not the norm in the industry. The service your Dr's/PA's/whoever is injecting you is not comparable to your average hair stylist/nail tech/masseuse.... which do expect tips

 

[limom]

Wth? Tipping the doctor now?
I might bring some chocolates if it is the holidays season, that is about it...

 

[Searno29]

Just out of curiosity, why would it be acceptable or even expected to tip the hairdresser/nail tech/masseuse but not the assistant to a plastic surgeon or facial aesthetics specialist? I am not US based but when I do go I feel a bit awkward as I'm not familiar with the norm.

 

[limom]

Maybe it is the norm where you live, not here.

 

[Searno29]

It isnt the norm, as it isnt either to automatically tip the hairdresser or the nail tech. Hence my question? I just wonder why you would think it's fine, or rather expected, to tip the latter people working in those industries but not those in the medical field. In terms of salary a nurse isnt going to be paid much higher than a hairdresser no? I may be wrong on this but nurses in the UK definitely do not earn a higher wage than a hairdresser, yet tipping them is unheard of. A doctors salary would of course be much higher, but the question in this thread was about the nurses/assistants and not the actual doctors.

 

[Bambs]

It isnt the norm, as it isnt either to automatically tip the hairdresser or the nail tech. Hence my question? I just wonder why you would think it's fine, or rather expected, to tip the latter people working in those industries but not those in the medical field. In terms of salary a nurse isnt going to be paid much higher than a hairdresser no? I may be wrong on this but nurses in the UK definitely do not earn a higher wage than a hairdresser, yet tipping them is unheard of. A doctors salary would of course be much higher, but the question in this thread was about the nurses/assistants and not the actual doctors.

The point I was trying to make is that some people in the states have a nurse inject and some people prefer a Dr to do it (I like my PA)... Regardless, I’ve been getting injectables the past 10+ years and have never seen a tip line. And if I did, I would never go back to that establishment again... It’s not the norm in the States for tipping in this industry. The PA’s I know make well into the six figures, on a salary basis. Whereas, basic people in the service industry (nail, hair, massage, etc) where I live make about $40k(maybe even less) - $80k (on the higher side), on average. Their entire salary is primarily based off tips. It’s standard to tip 20% for someone new & up to 30% to your regular person or for exceptional service - which I don’t necessarily like doing either, but if you don’t tip, don’t expect to go back to that salon again and get amazing service.