Why You Shouldn't Trust Just Anyone to Administer Your Cosmetic Injectables

It seems like everywhere you look, a medical spa is advertising injectables – some with big discounts. But injectables are a highly specialized medical procedure that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

The professionals at SWFL Dermatology Plastic Surgery & Laser Center in Naples, FL., have extensive expertise in administering Botox and dermal fillers. Here’s why that’s important and why you shouldn’t trust just anyone for the task.

Botox and fillers are prescription cosmetic injectables

Botox and dermal fillers are FDA-approved prescription injections, which means only a qualified medical provider can order and prescribe them. Beware if you’re invited to a Botox party at someone’s home or at another venue that’s not a sterile medical environment.

First, you want to make sure you’re receiving authentic products, for which there is no substitute or generic brand. Second, you want to rest assured you’re in a sterile medical environment surrounded by trained nurses and doctors, should anything go wrong. It’s a rare occurrence, but on the off chance you have an adverse reaction or feel uncomfortable, don’t you want to be in the hands of qualified medical professionals who know what to do in an emergency?

Only authentic dermal fillers are safe and effective

The same can be said for dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm®, Radiesse®, Belotero®, and Restylane®. It’s not a good idea to trust a generic form of a name-brand dermal filler. With black market dermal fillers, you run the risk of impure, unsafe ingredients that can cause severe allergic reactions that lead to swelling, lumpy skin, and the death of skin cells.

Freeze-free outcome

Poorly administered Botox can leave you with a frozen, immovable face. Our providers have extensive experience using Botox on patients and administer the injectable at the correct dosage to achieve the natural, refreshed look you desire. They customize treatment placement and amounts to help you achieve your desired outcome.

Lumps, bumps, and nodules

Poor injection technique or the use of fillers with the wrong density can create visible, hard lumps or inflammatory reactions called granulomas.

Migration and asymmetry

Fillers can shift away from the original injection site over time, causing distorted facial contours or overfilled, unnatural features.

Reduce the risk of adverse outcomes.

When you choose to have Botox from a less-than-qualified provider, your risk of adverse side effects dramatically increases. Inexperience can lead to issues like: