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For Botox: Experienced Plastic Surgeon OR Oculoplastic Surgeon?

asked 1 year ago by GeorgeTown in Oakland
Latest answer by Theda C. Kontis, MD
Question viewed 468 times
Tags: choices, comparison, facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, qualifications

Should the plastic surgeon with over 20+ years of experience (and about 10 years experience of injecting botox), or an oculoplastic surgeon with around the same experience, be chosen to inject botox? It is for a medical reason but I wouldn't know who to trust more; oculoplastic surgeons ARE trained in specific facial anatomy and so are plastic surgeons...but with that much experience (probably 10,000+ injections by them already), who would you choose?

15 answers to For Botox: Experienced Plastic Surgeon OR Oculoplastic Surgeon?

For Botox, make sure your doc does the injections himself rather than their assistant.

Whether a dermatologist, facial plastics or general plastic surgeon, they all can do the botox shots but make sure you feel comfortable with the doc and you'll do just fine. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Who injects Botox the best?

There is no right answer to your question, the skill of injecting Botox lies in the physician's experience and style of injecting rather than their medical training. Talk to patients and see whose results you like the best, then you can make an educated decision about whether to have a facial plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon perform your injections.

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

facialplasticsurgerymd.com

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon or Eye Specialist for Botox Treatment

Hi HoustonRocket in Washington D.C., As the plastic surgeons, dermatologist, and ocluplastic specialists have already stated, either specialist could provide Botox Cosmetic treatments.

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Plasti surgeon vs ocuplastic sugeon

Honestly if they both have extensive experience and plenty of happy patients it makes no difference, botox is not rocket science....either one should get you a great result, any other opinioin is just politics and a lot of baloney

Richard Galitz, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

For Botox: Experienced Plastic Surgeon OR Oculoplastic Surgeon

No choice here! EITHER is acceptable and there should really be no discussion. Experience of both allows you the confidence that either can preform these easy injections.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Experience is key

Plastic, Facial Plastic and Oculoplastic surgeons should be familiar with the anatomy necessary to inject botulinum successfully. The most important factor in choosing a surgeon in one of these 3 specialties is how much experience the injector has. There is a great deal of nuance and expertise required to produce the best results with Botox.

Brian Biesman, MD
Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.drbiesman.com

Botox

Botox injections by a qualified plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon should be fine. Go with the one you feel most comfortable with.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

For Botox: Experienced Plastic Surgeon OR Oculoplastic Surgeon

Regarding: "For Botox: Experienced Plastic Surgeon OR Oculoplastic Surgeon? Should the plastic surgeon with over 20+ years of experience (and about 10 years experience of injecting botox), or an oculoplastic surgeon with around the same experience, be chosen to inject botox? It is for a medical reason but I wouldn't know who to trust more; oculoplastic surgeons ARE trained in specific facial anatomy and so are plastic surgeons...but with that much experience (probably 10,000+ more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Botox for a medical reason

You haven't mentioned what the medical reason is. That may matter. If you have essential blepharospasm, then the oculoplastic surgeon or opthalmologist may be the best. see video

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

These are qualified

Oculoplastic, facial plastic, plastic surgery and dermatology are all qualified. Opthalmologists have also been on the forefront of advances with Botox as well. Board certification and experience are the key.

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Botox Physicians

I would recommend that you receive Botox from a physician that is either board certified in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery or Oculoplastic surgery. I would suggest that you confirm that your physician has significant experience in treating patients with Botox.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

Botox experience

Either of these specialists should have the experience of delivering your desired results. There is no degree that will guarantee a 100% successful outcome.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Who should inject Botox

It sounds as if you have the option of experienced and certified physicians to do your injections. Choose the one you like as a person- as you may be seeing them regularly for injections

Purvisha Patel, MD
Germantown Dermatologist

It very much depends on your issue.

Dear Doctor in Training If your issue is neck spasm, a medical indication for BOTOX, neither an oculoplastic surgeon or a general plastic surgeon should be your first choice. Instead, you should seek out a neurologist or a rehab physician with experience in this specific treatment. If you have a voice issue, an otolaryngologist with experience treating spastic dysphonia would be necessary.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Proper Practioner to Inject Botox

Botox injection is not a difficult procedure. You should be in good hands with either the plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon since both have a good deal of experience.