@rootsandcalluses

That's actually a really serious thing, to put obstacles in the way of treatment which are not based in fact. This is not a cosmetic treatment without health benefit, so a medic should be following evidence-based protocols at all times, and *being truthful* in all their dealings with you.

Obviously, all you want now is to get through the process with goodwill all round, but it's something which ought to be looked at, later.

@Badgardener this isn't the first doctor worth reporting. But I can't prove any of the traumatizing experiences I have had. So it is the little female against white men in their sixties... But yes, once I have this done with, I will look into how to deal with this best.