How To Find The Best Cosmetic Doctor?

A Guide to finding the best cosmetic doctor for Botox and

dermal fillers treatments

Non-surgical facial aesthetics treatments are becoming more and more popular. Several years ago they

were the preserve of the rich and famous. With 50,000 cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the UK

in 2013 and an estimated 10 times that number of non-surgical treatments there are clearly more and

more choices. Unfortunately, there are also many ‘cowboys’ out there. For instance, Botox is now offered in

many places, from aesthetic clinics to medi-spas and to nail salons and hairdressers; with so many choices

at varying price points it can be daunting to know which one to choose – the promises of younger looking

skin and no more wrinkles are everywhere.

It is vital that you do your research and ensure your safety comes first; it’s not a good idea to just pop to

your local beautician on a whim without doing the proper research. It is your face, after all.

5 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Cosmetic Doctor

Are they full-time or part-time?

How long has the doctor been injecting, FULL-TIME? The longer the better. Many practitioners offer

treatments such as Botox and Dermal Fillers as a ‘hobby’ or ‘on the side’. More often than not, their main

job is a nurse or doctor in a completely different specialty. This can be an indication that they are not as

skilled or experienced. A surgeon performing injectables one day per week, would take a long time to

become skilled in injecting.

How long has the doctor been at their current practice and how long has their practice been established?

This indicates trustworthiness, stability and reputation.

Does the doctor perform any other type of medicine/surgery?

Many practitioners offer treatments such as Botox and Dermal Fillers as a ‘hobby’ or ‘on the side’. More

often than not, their main job is a nurse or doctor in a completely different specialty. This can be an

indication that they are not as skilled or experienced. A surgeon performing injectables one day per week,

would take a long time to become skilled in injecting.

What happens if there’s complications and how they deal with them?

Be wary of practitioners who claim a history of no complications. If a practitioner does enough procedures,

they will unfortunately come across complications. It is a matter of the practitioner knowing how to spot

the signs and symptoms of impending complications and deal with them accordingly. Ask them what their

procedure is should a complication arise.

Does the doctor’s aesthetic sense and vision match your own?

Botox Glasgow The way to do this is to check their website for before and after photos of THEIR OWN

WORK.

The majority of practitioners use stock photos provided by product manufacturers. These are completely

unhelpful in helping you see if the doctor shares your aesthetic sense and vision. Using stock photos also

raises the question of how skilled and experienced the practitioner actually is.

9-Point Plan To Find Right Doctor For Your Cosmetic Treatment

Find an experienced injector

Many types of doctors, nurses, and ‘aestheticians’ perform Botox and dermal filler injections. Most

countries in Europe forbid nurses inject Botox and dermal filler. In Australia, nurses are allowed to inject

but only providing a doctor is on site and supervising. Be sure the doctor you choose has extensive

experience in performing the procedure. Don’t be misled by fancy degrees and the number of letters that

follow the provider’s last name. There are some doctors who will personally give the injections themselves,

whereas many plastic surgeons and medical spas have nurses and aestheticians doing all their Botox and

dermal filler treatments.

One thing that is very important is an excellent knowledge of facial anatomy and an eye for facial

aesthetics. An experienced doctor of Botox and dermal filler treatments will know exactly where to inject

to provide you with the results you desire.

Quality over price

Because of the popularity of Botox and dermal filler treatments, nowadays many places are offering these

procedures at cheap prices. There is saying that ‘You Get What You Pay For’ and this cannot be any more

true when it comes to medical procedures. If a price seems too good to be true then it probably is as the

quality of the product and the practitioner will also be lower.

There are some botox clinics that are offering Botox at ridiculously cheap prices, but cheapest is not

always best, don’t make your decision on price alone. There are reports in the US of unscrupulous

practitioners

injecting “fake Botox”, or giving diluted doses or sometimes unregulated versions of the medicine.

Fancy titles

Don’t be taken in by unusual or unrecognisable titles such as ‘Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner’ or ‘Harley

Street trained practitioner’. Fancy titles do not reflect the skills and experienced of the practitioner.

Clinic or beauty salon or hairdressing salon?

Exercise caution when it comes to non-mainstream premises; hair dressers, department stores, nail and

beauty salons etc that are now offering Botox and dermal filler treatments. Medical cosmetic injections

should only be carried out by an appropriately trained medical practitioner; not by beauty therapists who

lack the necessary clinical background. Medical treatments such as Botox and dermal filler injections

should only be carried out in a clean, safe and appropriate clinical environment to avoid infection and even

permanent physical damage.

Consultation and follow-up service

Most reputable clinics now offer free consultations to patients who are curious about the procedure and

want to find out more. This is good practice and allows you to check the premises and staff to make sure

you feel comfortable. This is also a great opportunity to ask the doctor any questions or raise any concerns

you may have. There should be no pressure to have the treatment at the end of the free consultation.

Ensure the clinic has a follow up service.

Check out the appearance of the staff and the clinic

Are the staff overdone? Is the clinic clean, tidy and functional? Are there good systems in place? All of these

clues will give you an idea about whether you are going to get the service at the level that you expect.

Landline or mobile phone number?

On the practitioner’s brochure or business card, is there a mobile number or a landline. Clearly a

practitioner without a landline should raise some red flags.

Check the doctor’s online reviews

This is highly recommended, albeit with a sophisticated and cautious approach insofar as online reviews

may be solicited or inauthentic.

Ask your friends, colleagues and relatives

Your hairdresser and beauty therapist are great places to start! They talk all day long about such things and

have access to a large number of clients. You can’t go wrong with this tip. Ask your friends or colleagues

who have had this treatment for their opinions about their doctors. When attending a cosmetic

consultation, it is not a bad idea to bring with you a friend who has had the treatment before. They will

know better than you what questions to ask. Also, does the doctor offer you the option of speaking to

his/her past patients?

This article originally published at Essence Medical Cosmetic Clinic Blog here:

http://www.essencemedical.co.uk/news/botox/how-to-find-the-best-cosmetic-doctor/