5 Questions You MUST Ask Before Paying for a Longevity Treatment

Before spending your money on any longevity treatment, these 5 questions will protect you from overpricing and low-quality clinics. If the clinic answers them well, they're probably serious. If they get nervous or evasive, you already have your answer.

Question 1: What exact brand and model of equipment do you use?

A quality clinic knows their equipment inside out and is proud of it. They should be able to tell you the brand, the model, the year of purchase, and the relevant technical specs (minimum temperature for cryotherapy, maximum pressure for hyperbaric, output power for red light). If the answer is vague ('latest-generation equipment') or they simply don't know, that's a red flag.

Question 2: What's the exact credential and experience of the professional who'll treat me?

Don't ask for 'the doctor'. Ask specifically: what's their specialty? How many years of experience do they have with THIS particular treatment? Do they hold any specific certifications? There's an enormous gap between a sports physician with 15 years of cryotherapy experience and a technician with an 8-hour course.

Question 3: Does the price include EVERYTHING, or are there hidden costs?

Some clinics advertise an attractive headline price and then charge you for 'initial consultation' (€50–€100), 'evaluation' (€80–€150), 'follow-up' (€50–€100), and 'recommended supplements' (variable). Ask exactly what the price includes and demand a written breakdown.

Question 4: What's your protocol based on?

A serious clinic can explain why they do what they do, reference studies or clinical guidelines, and tailor the protocol to your situation. If the protocol is 'the same for everyone' with no prior evaluation, it's a generic service, not a personalized one.

Question 5: What results can I realistically expect?

Honest clinics will tell you results vary from person to person, give you ranges ('most of our patients report improvement in X within Y weeks'), and warn you there are no guarantees. If they promise specific outcomes ('roll back 10 years', 'eliminate inflammation'), they're selling snake oil.

Bonus: use LongevityMap

You don't have to ask these questions yourself. At LongevityMap we've already gathered this data for registered clinics, converted it into an objective quality score (0–100), and automatically flag overpricing. Compare before you pay.