Beware of These Red Flags When Getting Botox or Fillers

Botox and filler injections are among the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. When done right, they can significantly improve the appearance of your skin and enhance your natural beauty. However, with dermatological clinics and beauty studios galore, you need to watch for red flags that might turn a potentially beneficial procedure into an irreparable mistake. Lucere Dermatology is a one-stop shop for getting Botox and fillers - the safe way!

Botox injections temporarily relax facial muscles and are used to smoothen out fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful look. While relatively safe when administered by an experienced and certified professional, Botox can cause some side effects that it is important to discuss in advance! The best qualified dermatologists and plastic surgeons will mitigate these side effects much better than someone who is not qualified to perform the procedure!

Just like Botox helps rid your skin of undesirable features, filler injections can soften wrinkles, ‘fill up’ damaged areas on your face, and plump up your lips. Unlike Botox, filler injections can also be used to lift scarred areas of the skin.

Even though Botox and filler injections are widely offered to address signs of aging, not all clinics that offer the procedures follow best practice. Before going under the needle and entrusting your surgeon with your skin, review these red flags to distinguish a quality clinic from a bogus one. At Lucere Dermatology, you can rest assured that we have addressed all of these potential red flags well in advance of offering our services!

1. Unlicensed and inexperienced practitioners :-

No license? No Botox! While there is no formal certification for Botox or filler injection surgeons, the person administering these treatments should be a licensed doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant working under the supervision of a doctor. Along with generic medical training, an injector should have specific experience working with Botox of fillers and treating a variety of clients.

Keep in mind that certain fillers are openly available on the market to anyone with no medical training and a passion for needles. Ask for credentials if they are not provided up front - though they should be!

Zero attention to detail. No two wrinkles on your face look the same: some may be good Botox candidates, and others, not. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, the details are important to address the intricate workings of our skin. If your surgeon doesn’t take the time to study your face, doesn’t ask you to use your facial muscles to laugh, smile, or frown, you’re dealing with someone who may not know what they are doing. Find a practitioner like the professionals at Lucere Dermatology who understand facial musculature and can identify the areas that can—and can’t—be enhanced.

No freedom of choice. When it comes to fillers, you can choose a formula and make that work best for your skin. Avoid practitioners and clinics that only administer one filler that is supposed to work for all skin types and concerns. An experienced practitioner should be able to discuss the pros and cons of every treatment and pick the right option for you.

Let’s talk about side effects. A Botox injection isn’t going to wipe off all your skin imperfections and you might develop side effects a few days after the procedure. An experienced practitioner should be open about all aspects of the procedure, including its limitations.

2. Sketchy clinic :-

Be skeptical of low prices. If the offer seems too good to be true, the clinic might be cutting corners on the quality or administering counterfeit products. They might also be employing unlicensed plastic surgeons or practitioners with no hands-on experience.

No photos of previous clients. In the cosmetics industry that relies heavily on the images of beauty, you can hardly find a reputable practitioner who wouldn’t want to showcase their work. Unless they have no proof their injections work. A big red flag to look out for is a lack of before and after photos, patient testimonies, and reviews.

Stay away from non-sterile environments. Getting a Botox or filler injection is a medical procedure that can’t be performed in someone’s basement or hotel room. While you might trust your stylist who operates out of their house, when it comes to needles, you need to be in a sterile and disinfected environment to avoid contracting infections.

3. Low-quality products :-

Watch for counterfeit injection products. You might not be aware of what’s going under your skin after you sign all the paperwork and your surgeon is ready to work on your face. Ask to verify the Botox or filler injection you’re about to receive and think twice if your surgeon says no—it is your face and your beauty that are at stake, so you do have the right to know what’s getting under your skin.

At Lucere Dermatology, we are proud to offer the highest quality Botox and filler products in a clean, sterile environment where you will be informed of your procedures every step of the way. You can browse through our great selection of before-and-after photos, discuss your options with your practitioner and go over all potential side effects to make sure you are comfortable with the care you are receiving. Every consultation we have is customized to every individual client so you can look good, not done!