How to Find an Experienced Botox Injector?

asked 3 years ago by kate25 in Boston, MA
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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How do you know if you are going to someone who is experienced in Botox injections besides asking how long they've been doing it? I'm nervous after hearing horror stories!

10 answers to How to Find an Experienced Botox Injector?

Need a Botox Injector - Ask a Friend

While it may be uncomfortable for some to talk about cosmetic procedures, you will probably save yourself a lot of time, headaches and money by asking a friend or relative if they have had any cosmetic treatments like Botox and if so, who performs their procedure. Once you have found a practice, if your injector does not make you feel comfortable, then you are probably at the wrong office.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Ask your friends

The absolute best way to find an experienced injector is by word of mouth. Credentials, length of practice and advertising do not mean that a physician is knowledgeable or artistic.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox injector

Checking credentials is important - e.g. seeing a dermatologist or plastic surgeon is preferable. Ensure the doctor is performing the procedure rather that e.g. a nurse injector.

Anatoli Freiman, MD
Toronto Dermatologist

There is an excellent resource for this.

Dear Kate25 Look at liquidfacelift.com. This is a website of physicians who have devoted a great deal of their practice to minimally invasive treatments with BOTOX and fillers. The site is by invitation only for qualified physicians and surgeons. Hopefully the site will list someone in your area. Alternatively, it is a good idea to only see a core physician or surgeon: general plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, or dermatologist. Avoid practices where... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox Physicians...How Do I Find the Best?

Hi Kate, Start with a board certified physician in one of the cosmetically oriented specialties (Plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, ENT, dermatology, and opthalmo-plastic surgery). Have a good look at the receptionist and staff. They should look natural. If they look like Jack Nicholson in "The Joker", or Cruella Deville, or Spock, try the next office on your list. One of the perks of working in a cosmetic physician's office is that Allergan will sponsor injections for the... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

See the physician only

As I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon it is my preference to tell you to see one of us. Botox isn't that difficult to use if you understand it pros and cons. Be sure that the person injecting is the actual Board Certified doctor and not a nurse of similar assistant. I do all of my own injections to prevent problems.

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Finding a good Botox injector

Go to the website for Allergan or Botox and click on "find physician". The doctors are ranked by the amount they use, which reflects their experience in most cases.

Stephen Mandy, MD
Miami Dermatologist

www.mandymd.com

Botox injector

A board certified Plastic surgeon or dermatologist with a busy cosmetic practice is a good place to start. During the consultation, you will soon detect whether the degree of confidence, experience, attention to detail and artistic eye you are seeking are present or not. You will know without doubt when you are in the right office. Once you find a top doctor who delivers great results, stick with that person. They will learn the nuances, minor asymmetries, areas of interest and trouble... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Ask Questions

You already have hinted in part of the answer, asking how long the physician has been doing the. I too feel that you are best off with a board certified dermatologist , plastic surgeon or opthamalogist who has an expertise in this area. You might ask how many vials they order a week. If it's one vial a month, they do not have much experience. Ironically, you might ask if they have EVER had a complication and if the doctor says no the physician is either lying to you or is... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Finding a good Botox physician

Thanks for your question - You should start with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Talk to them about how much experience they've had. Talk to their patients and see what local reviews are saying. I hope this helps.