Patient education information is not only the...

Patient education information is not only the responsibility of the doctor, but also the responsibility of the patient. By partnering with your physician and asking the right questions consumers have a better chance of achieving the desired results and averting complications with injectable therapies. Patients must understand that all medical treatments have risks, and cosmetic injectable treatments are no exceptions.

Reducing your risk of potential complications requires that you:

• Recognize that injectables are medical treatments and belong in the hands of a qualified doctor.
• Choose only U.S. FDA-approved injectables for a use that is specifically cosmetic and an application that is similar to your condition.
• Accept that there is no such thing as a “generic” or “substitute brand” for U.S. FDA-approved injectables.
• Do not accept bargain prices or deep discounts, as you may not be getting a U.S. FDA-approved injectable or an appropriate dosage.
• Do not accept treatment at a party, public gathering, spa, salon or other non-medical setting.
• Do not act on impulse when you choose injectables. Follow proper procedure by learning about your doctor and the treatment you will have.
• Understand that fat injections require a two-step surgical process; first your fat is extracted and processed, then it is reinjected into appropriate regions.