The presence of mirrors in treatment rooms is an extremely common occurrence for many aesthetic clinics. This is because they can be beneficial to both practitioner and patient, which has been detailed in relation to critical care nursing.1
However, there are some clinics that choose not to have mirrors in their treatment rooms, largely due to the impact mirrors may have on self-image and confidence. This article will go through what I believe to be the pros and cons of having mirrors in your treatment rooms so you can consider what the best approach might be for your clinic.
Personally, I find that the use of both handheld mirrors and a larger full-length mirror helps me to determine my treatment plan and to educate my patients. One of the early stages of the consultation process is to position my patient in front of the full-length mirror and undergo a static analysis of both the…
