An experienced physician who does a lot of dermal fillers is the best person for you to have this done. A dermatologist or a plastic surgeon is well qualified to perform these types of injections.
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!
An experienced physician who does a lot of dermal fillers is the best person for you to have this done. A dermatologist or a plastic surgeon is well qualified to perform these types of injections.
There are many specialties that cross the spectrum of what we call 'Cosmetic surgery' and some are better at some things than others. Anatomy should cut across all specialties, but keep in mind that knowing anatomy doesn't translate into doing a good job in injecting or numbing. In fact, you can know a... more
The specialty does not matter as much as the training and experience of the individual doctor. You should ask around and find out from friends etc someone who is known to be good. Also, you can use numbing cream before you go for injections and that would avoid any need for nerve blocks. Click below on a link... more
Your question is a politically loaded one, and so you will get a variety of answers. First, I am sorry to hear that you had difficulty after the nerve blocks, but it is unlikely to be related to the specialty-specific training that your doctor had; in order to "hit" the nerve, he had to know where it... more
First, it most important to seek a Board certified specialist in one of the "core" cosmetic fields, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic or ENT, Secondly, be certain that it is the physician who will perform the injection. Lastly, it is best if you have referral from patients... more
There are many specialties who are trained to do different aspects of cosmetic and there are world renowned specialists who come from many fields. The majority of physicians who specialize in injectables like facial fillers come form (in alphabetic order) Dermatology Facial Plastic Surgery (a sub-specialty of... more