Should I Trust a Medical Product Website to Find a Good Doctor?
asked 3 years ago by sydnie36 in NM
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Several Board Certified plastic surgeons state on this site to only have a Board Certified plastic surgeon administer Botox. When I called a local MD office that specializes in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals, they said that although the MD was not board certified, he is on Botox's list of recommended people to administer, based on how many times he has performed this procedure.
I checked on Botox's web site and sure enough, he is listed as a Botox MD in my area. Does this make him a good choice, although he is not a board certified plastic surgeon?
3 answers to Should I Trust a Medical Product Website to Find a Good Doctor?
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Would Also Trust Dermatologists and Oculoplastic Surgeons
I would check to to see the specialty of the physician. I realize that some plastic surgeons only recommend plastic surgeons, however, many members of my speciality perform this procedure as well and in fact, in many cases, have taught plastic surgeons the technique.
However, I would agree with those plastic surgeons who look askance when Gynecologists, radiologists, orthopods, etc. start injecting patients.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Marketing to patients
Dr. Placik is right on with his assessment.
Membership on a company's website (mine included for whatever websites I am on) means one thing: the doctor brings in the most profit for that company by buying lots of their product for him or herself, his nurses, his staff and associates.
Period.
There is no quality control over the people listed.
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Website is a marketing tool for driving patient's to their participating physicians
This is an outstanding question and shows that you have a real understanding of the complexities of the aesthetics field.
This is extremely confusing and your one example is only the tip of the iceberg.
Some people are listed who may purchase the Botox for an entire group. Their "platinum" level may be misleading in that it appears that the individual injects that much when in acuality, they only purchase for use by other members of the group as well.
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon