Before You Book a Black Friday Deal: What I Want You to Know

Why the details matter

In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated a cluster of harmful reactions in at least 22 people across the country, and Illinois was among the places affected. Many of the people involved were hospitalized. The cases were linked to counterfeit Botox, or to injections given by people without proper training, often in homes or in settings that were not medical clinics.

Most people who book a discounted treatment will be perfectly fine. But stories like this are a reminder that the product, the person holding the needle and the setting all matter far more than the number on the coupon. Saving a hundred dollars means very little if the product was never genuine.

Five questions to ask before you book anywhere

Whether you come to us or go somewhere else, I would like you to ask these five questions before you book any discounted treatment.

1. Who will be treating me, and what is their medical training? You have every right to know the name and qualifications of the person treating you.

2. Is a physician on site and responsible for my care? If something unexpected happens, you want a doctor close by who can step in.

3. Can I see the sealed box? Genuine Botox and dermal fillers come from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor in sealed packaging. A good clinic will happily show you.

4. What is the exact price, and how much will I need? Botox is priced per unit, and filler per syringe. Ask how many units or syringes you are likely to need, so the final price does not surprise you.

5. What happens if something goes wrong, and who do I call afterward? A reputable practice will have a clear answer, and someone you can reach. If a clinic hesitates over any of these, I would keep looking.

How we approach Black November at Qua

At Qua, every treatment begins with a consultation, and that does not change during a promotion. I see every patient myself, I read your history before I recommend anything, and I have tried every treatment we offer on myself before offering it to you. You leave with a plan and an exact price, never a package you did not ask for.

This year, we are offering Black November pricing on the treatments our patients ask for most. All of these offers run through November 30, 2026. For the treatments done as a series, a package booked and paid for in November includes every session in it, and we will schedule them at a pace that suits you.

Black November offers, November 1 to 30, 2026

• Morpheus8: $750 per area, for firmness and texture
• Verju: buy 6 sessions, get 1 free, for non-invasive body contouring with a green laser
• CoolSculpting: buy 2, get 1 free, for body contouring planned after a body reading
• Botox: $12 per unit, for lines, sweating and TMJ
• Face filler: $700 per syringe, for restoring volume in the face
• Lip filler: $600, for shape and volume in the lips
• Laser hair removal: buy 2, get 1 free, planned as a series (call us to start)
• Spa products: 25% off everything we carry, in the clinic and online

Packages and appointments booked and paid for by November 30, 2026. Every treatment begins with a consultation. Individual results vary.

Which treatment is right for you?

If you want firmer, smoother skin, Morpheus8 is where I usually start. It combines fine microneedling with radiofrequency energy to encourage your skin to rebuild collagen, which is why it works so well on texture, fine lines, and skin that has started to soften with age. Most patients see some improvement within a week, and the best results usually come after three sessions, as your collagen continues to build. If you would like to see the full effect by spring, November is a good time to begin.

If you want to reshape stubborn areas of the body, I will talk with you about Verju or CoolSculpting. Verju is a gentle, non-invasive green laser that is done as a series of sessions with no downtime. Results depend on your size and starting point, and most patients begin to notice a change after about the fourth session, which is one reason the series matters. CoolSculpting is planned after we take a reading of your body, so that we treat the areas that will make the most difference. If your weight is affected by your hormones or metabolism, I may suggest that we look at that first, because that is where I can often help you most.

If you want to look rested for the holidays, Botox is the quickest option. It takes about two weeks to settle fully, so book in November if you have a party in December. Filler shows its result right away, though it is wise to allow time for any swelling to settle before a big event.

You do not have to decide any of this alone. That is what the consultation is for.

Book by November 30

If one of these treatments has been on your mind, this is a good month to begin. Request an appointment online at quawellness.com, or call us at (630) 561-0590. Every treatment begins with a consultation, and you will know your exact price before anything is done.

I look forward to meeting you.

Dr. Maha Abboud

Offers are valid for appointments and packages booked and paid for by November 30, 2026 and every treatment begins with a consultation. Individual results vary. This article is for general information and is not a substitute for personal medical advice.