If a Doctor Says They Are a Platinum Injector, What Does That Mean?

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 qualifications and training.  Ask about how many they do, and how long they have been doing it.  Ask to see before/after photos.  What happens if there is an untoward event?   It is OK to have a few consults before making up your mind. 

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.

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% of his time doing injectables, but be at a high level if he has his staff doing injections also.
The levels start at silver and in order go: gold, platinum, platinum plus, diamond and now Black Diamond (highest level as of 2010.) Platinum would indicate a significant amount of experience, but only if a lot of their purchases from Allergan were for Juvederm, not just Botox and Latisse. If you want to get the most experienced physician you can look for a Diamond or Black Diamond level provider but again, make sure you ask about how much he/she personally injects rather than delegates to staff or other physicians in the practice.

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.

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.