Botox party: are they safe?

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... more

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... more

No. Like any medical treatment, a wrinkle reducing injection should only be prescribed by and injected under the direct supervision of a properly qualified physician in a properly equipped medical setting (doctor’s facility). No medical treatment should be administered in a social setting, whether... more

Botox parties are usually gatherings of women who are lured to non medical settings (hotels or in a home)  with the hope of getting botox injections at a reduced priced.  Many times the injectors are inexperienced non-physicians or may be physicians who practicing out of the scope... more

Forgive me for being graphic, but I would like to illustrate a point. Did you wonder why we do not have Prostate Exam parties or Pap Smear Parties? - Maybe it would take more than a glass of white wine to get you loosened up? - Maybe  because you would feel like the doctor's attention is not only... more

Botox is a medical procedure and as such should be performed in a medical facility. There is alcohol, consent forms need to be explained and signed...need I say more? more

There have been a significant number of complications due to injection of Botox and fillers in a non medical setting, many of them never reported. Botox is a medical procedure that needs to be performed with sterility, using proper technique by a trained physician.  It may also be injected by a qualified... more

Botox parties are not safe. Botox should only be injected by qualified, adequetly-trained personnel. The procedure should be performed in a medical office that is well lit, and is suitable for performing medical procedures. Patients need a medical history taken, and an examination needs to be done regarding... more

Botox injections are a medical procedure and should be performed in a medical setting under physician supervision.  Botox parties are not advised and proper informed consent, sterile technique, and postprocedural care is essential.

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... more