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Botox Party: Are They Safe?

I’m interested in knowing more about the true risk of Botox parties. Are the risks all that significant that you need a doctor on-hand? Afterall, Botox does wear off

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Risk of Botox Parties

While there may not be huge risks in attending a "Botox Party", most self respecting practitioners would never participate in one. So, if the quality and credibility of your physician (or nurse) injector is important to you then you will probably want to skip these parties and find a practitioner that provides Botox in a more professional setting.

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Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox parties can be safe if done right

Botox parties do not have to have a negative stigma. I regularly hold Botox parties in my office and in The Roxpsa medispa at the Roxbury Clinic and Surgery Center. When performed safely, with approved medical techniques and appropriate informed consent, Botox parties can be very safe. That being said, you must still be cautious and suspicious when Botox parties are conducted by non-trained individuals. These are still medical procedures and must always be supervised by a knowledgeable... more

Kevin Brenner, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Caution with Botox parties

While Botox is a safe procedure in the right hands, it is not something that can be done by anyone, anywhere. It amazes me that people turn their faces over to any "beauty professional" to administer a medical injection that chemically denervates your facial muscles. Yes, the effect is temporary, but there are real complications that can occur. This should be performed by an appropriately trained physician (board certified plastic surgeon, dermatologist, oculoplastic surgeon, or... more

Anita Patel, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Botox " Parties"

BOTOX is an injectable medication for use by medical professionals. A 'BOTOX party' is a gathering designed to make the treatment less intimidating to attendees, but a word of caution; 'BOTOX parties' are sometimes held outside of medical settings. Before joining a 'party', ask yourself the following questions: Have I been asked to provide a complete medical history? Have I been advised of alternative treatments? Have risks or potential... more

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Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Botox should only be injected by trained medical professionals

Botox should only be injected by trained medical professionals (Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists). In California, RN's may inject Botox if properly trained and only under the supervision of a physician. Occasionally (underline occasionally as this is uncommon) a bit of the Botox can get into the muscle of the upper eyelid and cause it to droop. Fortunately, this is usually short lived as the muscle was not injected directly. Over-injection can cause facial immobility. In the right... more

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Botox Parties

The short answer is "no", Botox parties are not safe (especially if there is not physician). But it depends on what you mean by a "Botox party". If a physician is having a promotional event at their office, but you are still being injected in an exam room under ideal conditions, that is probably okay. The problem when you leave a physician's office, is that many of the controlled variables (lighting, sterility etc...) become uncontrolled. Also,... more

Todd Minars, MD

Miami Dermatologist

Botox parties..the real deal

Botox parties can be safe if staffed by a qualified physician. A couple reasons why botox parties may be a problem: 1. Alcohol may be served and it may cloud the judgement of the patient to get Botox and the amount and location. You can't really consent to anything with alcohol on board. 2. There are other people there so a patient can get pressured to get botox even if she feels she doesn't really want any. The consent process of any procedure is done with the doctor and... more

Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox Party?

'Botox parties' are putting yourself at risk. This is a procedure that you are doing to make yourself look better, so why take ANY risk of it going wrong. Botox in a clinical setting is a safe procedure. In a party setting all bets are off. Most of the time it is done in a salon or home which by no means is a sterile condition. First and foremost....safety fist!!!

Lisa Kates, MD

Annapolis Dermatologist

Botox party concerns

It's important to make sure that the injector you have chosen is experienced, skilled, and qualified. This means that if an RN is doing the injections, the doctor's approval has been made aware to you and you are able to contact that doctor should you desire. Also, it's important to make sure that the medical professional involved in this procedure (including the person doing the injections and the overseeing physician if you choose an injector that is not an MD) are easily accessible to... more

Joseph Serota, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Botox party pooper

Botox should ideally be performed in a clinical setting. This allows for a proper evaluation, discussion, treatment and follow-up. If someone is hosting a Botox party, questions that should be asked would be 1. what is their board certification 2. are proper before and after pictures to be taken 3. is appropriate informed consent being given.

Thomas W. Bender, III MD

Mobile Dermatologic Surgeon

The risk is small but not zero at Botox parties

If your Botox party is hosted by a qualified physician who is using the real product (not lab Botox or other substance) you should be fine. I don't do Botox parties because I meet the patients, examine them, take photos and consent them. This way we have a proper medical record for future treatments and if a problem were to occur we can figure out why. My only real worry is the horror stories of people going to a hotel room to one of these parties and having who knows what injected by some... more

Ivan Wayne, MD

Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Medical office is the best place to receive Botox

Botox injections should be performed in a professional setting of a medical office. The procedure should be performed by a board certified physician only. The procedure is safe when performed properly and in the proper setting.

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Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox parties - not worth the risk

I have to agree with my colleagues - botox parties are not safe. This is still a procedure best performed by a physician in a physician's office. There are risks and complications that can occur. You still need to get an accurate history and physical from a patient. What if they forget to tell you they are on anticoagulants for example. You need to have the appropriate informed consent as well. This is a medical procedure and should be handled as such. Avoid... more

Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Say "No" to Botox Parties

Botox is truly one of the nicest tools in our aesthetic toolbox for helping to reduce wrinkles and the signs of aging. Like any aesthetic procedure, it should be performed by someone who is fully licensed, trained, and experienced in aesthetic medicine, such as a Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon or Ophthalmologist. A thorough evaluation in a non-pressured environment to assess your wishes and desires and review the risks and benefits of treatment is essential. Unfortunately, too often we... more

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Jeffrey C. Poole, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox Party

Botox and other injectables should only be performed by board certified physicians that have experience performing those procedures. The reasons for this are many. First, if there is a complication, the physician will be best qualified to manage it. Second, it assures you that the products you are having injected are real and authentic. And, last this assures you that the result will be acceptable. Practicing in Miami, I see many patients that have had "injections" in people's... more

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Andres Bustillo, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

The skinny on Botox Parties

There are parties and there are PARTIES!!! Botox should be injected by appropriately trained medical personnel at the appropriate setting. Having said that, having a party and an education session on botox and other treatments are acceptable, in my opinion. On the other hand,injecting people in a party, specially after there has been consumption of alcohol,brings the issue of informed consent into question. Bottom line, botox injection is a medical procedure that should be done by the... more

J. Vicente P. Poblete, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

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Have Botox in a medical setting so you can go to the party

Botox parties are dangerous for many reasons: 1. Reputable doctors don't have them. So if you're at one outside of a medical setting, beware of who's treating you. 2. You have no idea what type of product you're really getting if you're not with a reputable physician (see #1 again) in their office. This is a recipe for disaster. 3. Potential side effects, even with the genuine product, are real. Do you want droopy eyelids and brows for 2-3 months? 4. A party-type atmosphere (with or without... more

Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist

Botox party

If the Botox "party" is in the doctors office it would be OK. You should have it done in a medical facility where all necessary equipment is available. The atmosphere is generally festive when people are having positive procedures being done to them.

Carlos Wolf, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Peril of Botox Parties

The atmosphere at parties hardly lends itself to medical treatments. What if someone has an unusual reaction? What about informed medical consent? What if you injector is having too much "fun" and injects into the wrong location? Botox is indeed a medical treatment and as such requires both a medical atmosphere and a properly trained, experienced injector. Although the idea may sound appealing, you would be taking unnecessary risks. Physicians are trained to handle the "what... more

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologist

Botox parties not a safe environment

Botox is a regulated therapy best utilized in doctor’s office and by expertise hands. The problem with Botox parties, which are fervently discouraged, is absence of knowledge and trust. Patients do not know which product is truly used and whether it is FDA-approved or black market grade product, which can have significant risks (even potential death). Second, the patients are not always knowledgeable about the process and the person providing therapy, which places them at higher... more

Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD

Miami Dermatologist

Party line on Botox parties: Don't do it

Botox has become so commonplace, and has such an excellent safety record that it is tempting to forget that it is a prescription medical prodect that should be administered in an appropriate medical context. There are issues of informed consent, especially in a party environment, good lighting for the injector, and the needles once they are used are hazardous medical waste that needs to be handled properly. I think most experienced injectors will not see the need for the type of promotion... more

Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Are Botox Parties Safe?

Hi there- Your question raises multiple issues... First is the question of informed consent. Administration of Botox is a medical procedure, requiring some skill and training. I am concerned by the phrasing of your question that you do not realize that this procedure, like any other does have risks associated with it, including the risk of asymmetry (the face is uneven), eyelid drooping, and others. Before performing any procedure on a patient, responsible surgeons would want to know they... more

Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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Botox parties

Administering Botox is a medical procedure. It really should not be done at Botox parties where alcohol is served and people are not completely sober to understand and agree to the risks of the procedure.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Botox is great to look good FOR a party, but don't do it AT a party

I agree with the other physicians, don't do this at a party. Doctors, nurses and/or dentists who perform medical treatments such as Botox or Juvederm injections at parties where alcohol is being served or in environments such as homes or hair salons that do not have the proper lighting and cleanliness are risking your health and safety. Don't let a cheap price or a friend who is probably getting a great deal on her treatments if she gets you to come to her house or salon convince you. Use... more

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Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

The answer depends on what you mean by a Botox Party

If you mean a social situation where alcohol is being served, than that is absolutely the wrong place for any medical treatment to be provided. If you mean a group consultation in a medical office, with a well trained provider of the service, than there may be a place for such a party.