I recently bought a Living Social deal for laser hair removal and in the information it says "please tip on the full amount." I don't know if this is just their generic information that is on every deal and does not apply to this one, or are you really supposed to tip your plastic surgeon? It just seems odd to me.

I don't think you are supposed to tip medical personnel. Doctors,nurses,plastic surgeons, dentists, etc. tipping not necessary. I actually think it would be unethical on their part to accept tips.

Is it a medical person doing the procedure, or an aesthetician? I would tip the latter. I have gotten deals for massage therapy on groupon, and although they were at a chiropractic office, it was a massage therapist doing the work. I tipped her.

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I would ask about their credentials and find out if they are a medical trained person. I am guessing they are not. Like PP stated probably an esthetician, a person trained in hair removal, waxing, facials, etc.

I would tip, IF they do a good job. For me tips are based on service. They are earned not given. Just my 2 cents.....

I have a Groupon for laser hair removal so I wondered this as well. It is my understanding that the person doing it is trained personnel SUPERVISED by a doctor or something. I assumed I would tip by my question is how much? I will be getting hair removal on 3 areas 6 times each. So should I tip the first time I go? The sixth time? Every time? I don't really know how much I should tip...

Basic Guide: People who are licensed to do something permanent to your body (plastic surgeons, certified electrologists, etc) consider themselves medical professionals and generally don't want to be tipped. People who perform "temporary" cosmetic services (ie: waxing, threading, mani/pedi, skincare/ facial, etc) where nothing invasive is happening to the body should be tipped.

For people performing laser hair removal the split between tip/no tip is 50/50, so it doesn't hurt to ask; if they're in the "No tip for me, thanks" crowd they will definitely tell you so.

I'm a nurse, and it seems odd to think anyone who works in the medical field should be tipped. Heck no, actually. Maybe it's in their policy that they can receive tips, but most places I've worked have it in the policy that we are not allowed to receive gifts. It IS unethical and highly unprofessional, to be honest.

Weird! Check their reputation at BBB (better bus bureau).

As far as laser hair removal, make sure it will be effective for you. I'm not platnum, but I'm naturally blond(ish). laser hair removal was disappointing. It was only effective on the dark hairs.

TMI, I thinned out the bush, but I still have a shrub. LOL

That would be weird and unethical, I would think. Is laser hair removal considered a beauty service? If it's performed by medical personnel, I still think it's not acceptable to give a tip.

And WOW, everybody is wanting a tip these day! Yeesh!!!

MOST laser hair removal services are done out of salons and spas. So, yes, it's still a "beauty" service! When I used to get laser hair removal done, I used to tip.

However, I agree that if your laser hair removal procedure is done by medical personnel, there's no reason to tip.