Is it okay to open up a vial of botox with a bottle opener to get the last drops out?

April 14, 2016
Asked By:connieclc in Bartlett, IL

I went to get botox at a different location and the injector grabbed what looked like a beer bottle opener and broke the vacuum seal and popped off the top of the vial to stick the syringe in the to suck up the last drops of botox. This seemed very unprofessional and unsanitary. Is this normal for Dr's to do this or even legal or FDA approved? I'm concerned for myself after having that injected.

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April 17, 2016

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April 17, 2016

Answer: Is it okay to open up a vial of botox with a bottle opener to get the last drops out

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April 17, 2016

Answer: Is it okay to open up a vial of botox with a bottle opener to get the last drops out

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April 16, 2016

Answer: Some physicians remove the top from a container of Botox to avoid waste.

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April 16, 2016

Answer: Some physicians remove the top from a container of Botox to avoid waste.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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