Dan Downey, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Dan Downey, MD
Q: Who is qualified to administer cosmetic fillers?
The leadership in the specialty of Plastic Surgery believes that injection of semi-permanent fillers to change the contour of the face or reduce folds or wrinkles should be done by a physician.
The impact of misapplied filler, compared to over- or under-treatment with Botox, for example, is more significant. Too superficially injected leads to bumps and nodules; too deeply injected lessens the power of the filler to correct lines and wrinkles.
With training, anyone can successfully and safely inject fillers for cosmetic applications. As in any specialty, the number of treatments the doctor performs, the better he becomes. Specialists like Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists perform a large number of these injection treatments. They have the experience and judgement to apply the therapy with finess and adjust the technique to obtain the best result for you.
| Board certification | |
| Education | BS, University of Washington MD, University of Washington |
| Post-medical school training | General Surgery, Virginia Mason Hospital Plastic Surgery, University of Rochester (NY) Head and Neck Surgery, Roswell Park Institute, Buffalo NY |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 19 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Northwest Hospital, Virginia Mason Hospital, Children's Hospital, St. Francis Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | WA |
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| Location | Downey Plastic Surgery 1536 North 115th St Suite 105 Seattle, WA View map |