Best Doctor for Dermal Fillers?

August 3, 2009
Asked By:KGB

Is it better to go to a Dermatologist or a Plastic Surgeon for things like Restylane and other fillers?I am particularly interested in Nasolabial folds without a nerve block, because I recently had a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon hit a nerve during a dental block with severe complications.Would a dermatologist have more understanding of facial nerves? Just curious as to how to find the best doctor. Thank you!

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August 4, 2009

Answer: Filler by Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon

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Tanveer Janjua, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 4, 2009

Answer: Filler by Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon

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Tanveer Janjua, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 18, 2009

Answer: Best to see physician who does a lot of dermal fillers.

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William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 18, 2009

Answer: Best to see physician who does a lot of dermal fillers.

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William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 10, 2016

Answer: It's not the specialty as much as the skill of the physician

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Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 10, 2016

Answer: It's not the specialty as much as the skill of the physician

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Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 9, 2016

Answer: Who should do dermal filler injections?

Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 8, 2017

Answer: Choose a Facial Specialist

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Answer: Choose a Facial Specialist