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If a Doctor Says They Are a Platinum Injector, What Does That Mean?
asked 2 years ago by stacey789 in Austin, TX
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 1,275 times
Tags: lips, doctor referral
I have no one to recommend a doc to me and would like to plump my lips with juvederm. The most I can do is read reviews online, but these reviews could have been written by ANYONE ... including the place being reviewed.
I have found a doctor that touts being a "Platinum Injector" ... which sounds like he has done the procedure a lot and that I should be at ease that this fact should state his expertise. Also, he is doing a special of $375. Is this a red flag?
18 answers to If a Doctor Says They Are a Platinum Injector, What Does That Mean?
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Platinum Injector
The key to finding the right person to do your injection is to ask the doctor what their training background is and what they are board certified in (dermatology or plastic surgery or family medicine, internal medicine, anesthesia, ob-gyn, etc ).
Then, ask do they do the injections themselves or will these be done by nurses, medical assistants, estheticians, etc. Ask how many have they done personally (tens, hundreds, thousands) and have they had any serious complications and if so what...
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Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
Boulder Dermatologist
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Is being a platinum injector enough to choose a physician?
There are other reasons to pick a doctor to inject your fillers other than how much they do it. You should have someone treat you by asking what your desires are and not force upon you what they think they should do to your face. You should have a mirror to look at your face before the treatment to point out your dislikes and then view the results as they evolve. Remember, you can always add more at another visit but if too much is put in, it may not be readily removed.
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Platinum status reflects Botox volume
Juvederm and Botox are products of Allergan. The company has different levels based on the number of vials of Botox purchased. They have other tiers for Juvederm boxes bought. In general, it means the doctor uses a lot of product and should be good at doing the procedure. I'd make sure they are board certified in an appropriate specialty as well.
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Platinum Injector is Based on Volume
A Platinum Provider for Allergan is a status based on the number of Allergan products ordered per year (Botox, Juvederm, Prevage, Vivite, etc.). It is generally a sign of a higher volume practice but obviously not a guarantee of quality. I would still ask to see pictures of results and follow your gut feeling about the Doctor.
$375 for a syringe of Juvederm is really cheap! Cosmetic practics are getting busier in 2010 and you are unlikely to see these prices for long.
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A Platinum injector is usually someone who has purchased a lot of that product
As a rule, the more product you purchase, then the higher award you are given by that company. Having said that, the more you purchase can also mean the more you are injecting so you get a lot of experience injecting patients which is good. The award is not related to expertise or quality of work but more to quantity of work. Sometimes they are the same and sometimes they are not. Good Luck,
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Platinum Injector
Allergan has a program based on the amount of product that is sold. Platinum is very high, and does suggest considerable amount of purchase of Allergan products (including possibly juvederm, botox, latisse, breast implants, and skin care). You do not know solely from this status the doctor's usage of the variety of Allergan products. It definitely does not reflect expertise. Note: We have platinum status as well.
The relationship that you will have with your...
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Platinum level is based on Allergan purchases
Allergan, the makers of Juvederm, Botox, Vivite, Latisse, and Breast implants, have a loyalty program based on points. They products are quite good BTW. The Doctor gets points for each purchase they make. This program attempts to keep the Doctor from going to another product made by another company. Good volume can be a good sign. Like anything else it is important to really research who is putting the material in you. Ask about their...
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Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Platinum Juvederm Injector
I am a platinum Juvederm Injector and this is certainly something I have never advertised. This is simply a plaque and title the company gives you because you purchase a large volume of the product. With that said as I am a solo practitioner it means that I use a large volume of Juvederm which equates to a lot of experience with the product and happy patients. I prefer to stand on my reputation and my skills then a title given by a manufacturer. I would consult several physicians offices and...
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Platinum Injector
Companies that manufacture and sell products will sometimes give a designation to a doctor who purchases a large supply from them. In no way should this designation imply that this doctor achieves superior results. In addition, a doctor who advertises himself as being superior and offers a “special” at a very low price should come with a caution sign. Do not be fooled by advertising and low-cost specials. Be careful!
Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers
The Dr. labeling himself as "Platinum Injector" means nothing.
When you choose your doctor it should be based on qualification, experience, board certification, and how much time he spet with you during the consultation did he/she give youall the information and alternatives and risks
If not find another
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing someone as a Juvederm injector
High volume does not necessarily equate with quality. You also mentioned that the doctor you are considering was at a lower price point.
Generally one can only have 2 of the following 3 things at any one time:
-Low price -high quality -quick
High volume and low price, sounds more like a McDonalds restaraunt to me. This is one area in life where it pays to pay retail.
Darrick E. Antell, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing your aesthetic physician can be hard
I do realize that it is hard to try to find the best injector especially if you do not have friends or people who you know that can provide you with great recommendations. As you read from the other answers, someone's status is only a marker of how much they use and not about their expertise.
I recommend you choose someone that is trained in cosmetics such as a dermatologist or plastic surgeon and who is board certified in their field. Set up a cosmetic consult (hopefully it will be...
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Steven E. Rasmussen, MD
Austin Dermatologist
Austin Dermatologist
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Platinum level injector
The platinum level only indicates how much of the product is purchased. It does not indicate the relative skill of the injector. For example, some offices only employ a single excellent injector that will only purchase half as much of what a large, multi-injector office purchases. Go in for a consultation and look at before and after pictures, that will be the best way to judge skill level.
Lee Robinson, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Platinum level doctor doesn't necessarily mean experienced
As the other physicians mentioned, he/she may be experienced in using Botox but not with Juvederm so it's not a guarantee of experience. Also, the doctor injecting you might own multiple locations and get the credit for purchasing a lot of product from Allergan, but he/she may not be the one who is doing most of the injecting, it could be another physician, nurses, etc. in his clinics. For example, a surgeon could own a med spa and could spend 90% of his time doing plastic surgery and 10%...
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Platinum injector
Some companies like Allergan rank injectors by the amount of product that they buy from them. There are many good injectors that have not reached that level of purchase.
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Meaning of Allergan's Platinum Status
I fully agree with the points stated by Drs. Lupo and Prendiville.
To foster product loyalty Allergan (the maker of Botox, Juvederm, Latisse Natrelle implants etc) assigns its users to different classes based on the COMBINED volume of these products a practice uses. While a platinum status is an indication of a large volume of product use it is not a guarantee of quality as many such practices employ multiple injectors and often heavily discount their Botox and Juvederm to bring traffic...
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"Platinum" providers purchase a lot of BOTOX, Juvederm and Latisse from Allergan.
If your doctor is a "platinum" provider, it's a good indication that he or she is experienced. If you're looking for a Juvederm treatment, you could certainly go for a consultation, view some photos, and get an idea whether the doctor-patient relationship will work for you.
I hope you find this helpful.
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How to evaluate injector experience
It can indeed be difficult to know what to make of all the information available about dermal fillers and Botox online. The simple answer to your question is that accounts from Allergan, the maker of Juvederm and Botox, are awarded certain distinctions based on how much product they buy. A platinum injector is the highest level so they do quite a lot, a good indicator of their experience.
The other part of your question is a little bit trickier. Most good sites like Real Self try to police...
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