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.

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.

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,

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 the postings to weed out false testimonials but it is difficult. A well-publicized example is the Lifestyle Lift, which was fined by the attorney general of New York state for having their employees post false testimonials on various sites.

I am a platinum plus provider for allergen. Basically what it means is that I do a lot of injecting of the allergen products (Botox, juvederm, voluma, vollure etc.) It is not the only thing that I would look for in an injector because there could be a lot of reasons a particular practice ordered a lot of product (maybe they have a lot practitioners who are doing injections). A solo practitioner who is a platinum plus level provider is doing a lot of injecting and therefore very likely has a lot f experience, but I would still always fall back on the same two things that you need to look for when you are deleting a doctor....number one is that they have the proper credentials to be doing the procedure (board certification is the best) and second, ask to see the before and after pictures of other patients. If you like what you see, chances are you will be happy with your own treatment.

There are several levels of Botox Providers, I think they start at Silver, then gold, diamond, and finally the top providers are Black Diamond.  These levels are currently not based just on Botox, but also other Allergan products.  We are very proud of the Black Diamond status my practice has achieved.

You might try finding a different plastic surgery or dermatology practice in your area that performs a lot of Botox. By going to the Botox Cosmetic Website you can find the top provider of Botox in your area. The top providers will be listed in order. You can check exclusively in your zip code, or check in a 10 mile radius