Injectable Fillers: Q&A
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Who is Best at Administering Fillers, Cosmetic Dermatologists or Plastic Surgeons
my doc is an eye specialist. I'd really appreciate your response. Thank you.
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desperate
in New York, USA
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Dermatologists vs. Plastic Surgeons
Both dermatologists and plastic surgeons are well trained to perform injection of fillers. Be sure that your dermatologist or plastic surgeon is board certified.
After that, consider things like experience in injecting, whether they perform the injections themselves, and good communication with your doctor.
Be sure to find someone who is willing to take the time to work with you.
I hope this helps.
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You can experience good results with both
When it comes to soft tissue fillers, there are excellent (and not so excellent) injectors that are either Board-Certified Dermatologists or Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons. After you've verified their training, I would encourage you to look at their before and after photos-- this will give you a sense of the results they can achieve.
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More about the individual than training background
Physicians from a variety of different training backgrounds do an excellent job injecting fillers. It sounds like your doctor is likely an oculoplastic surgeon - these doctors often inject fillers very well, both around the eyes, and elsewhere on the face.
Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, and Facial Plastic Surgeons are all qualified to perform injectables.
Some surgeons argue that since they can also present surgical options knowledgably (eg. at what point should you stop injecting...
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You are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable injector
Because so many people, both physicians and non-physicians, perform injectable fillers, this is an area of intense marketing and questionable information. As a physician, I would recommend that you have someone with proven experience and education perform these procedures. It's hard to beat medical school and residency for detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the face and the composition of the different layers of the tissue, but ultimately you want your injector to have experience so...
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No preference
I would certainly echo the sentiment of the other physicians. There are excellent and not-so-excellent physicians who are board certified. I would suggest though that you have a physician perform your injections and not leave the task to other individuals. While the injections are not that difficult to perform, dealing with complications can be.
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Fillers and doctors
I think you should stick with one of the core board certified doctors that are specifially trained in asethetic procedures. This includes: dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons. All the other doctors who purport to being trained do not have the same training as these 4.
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Depends on training and talent
A good injector will depend on his knowldge of anatomy, the material he is using in addition to his artistic eye and hand. Both plastic surgeons and dermatologist could have these traits.
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Things to consider with Opthalmologist filler injectors
There are no hard and fast rules here. It is quite possible that your ophthalmologist is highly qualified. But here are some items to consider.
But one good question is where is your opthalmologist injecting? If he/she is injecting around the eye, it is a good bet that they understand the anatomy well.
How long have they been injecting?
Are they certified?
Are their prices too low and why? Is this a way of building a practice and attracting patients that they otherwise could not bring...
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Filler injection is more art than science
Even though dermatologists and plastic surgeons have totally different training, it is certainly the case that there are excellent injectors in both groups. It is an art form of sorts. Look at pictures of patients from any doctor you visit and you will see a reflection of their artistry and can decide if they are the right doctor for you.
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