For facial fillers, is it better to have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon do the procedure? Does it matter?

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I recently had a consolation regarding getting Facial Fillers and Fraxel laser treatment. After the appointment, I began to do research on reviews of the treatments and noticed that many people who have had facial fillers had their treatment from a plastic surgeon. I am debating on whether I should pay for another consultation and go to a plastic surgeon instead? Especially because I hate needles and would feel more comfortable with knowing I had the best person administering care? Does it matter?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest going to someone you know has experience and is well known for their injection skills.  I know many dermatologist and plastic surgeons who are amazingly skilled injectors.  Someone you feel comfortable with, who understands you aesthetic goals and needs is the perfect person to have as your injector.  Best, Dr. Emer.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Both plastic and derm surgeons do injectables and can be good at it but derm surgeons do tons more than anyone else. Plastics docs are not usually great at injectables and tend to have their nurses do them for them.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

This is a great question and it depends on the injector. Dermatologist injectors create very nice injectable results as do Plastic Surgeon injectors. The key question is how many injectable treatments that individual performs and what their results look like. With regard to who is a better injector between Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists their is no blanket difference in their experience or skill level with Botox or fillers. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A dermatologist or a plastic surgeon are perfectly good choices to have as an injector. Make sure you are comfortable with the doctor and are happy with his results.

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

Neither one gets much experience in their residency in filler injection. Most of them get better at it with time and experience. If they do it frequently and treat lots of different types of patients then they get very good at it. But they don't become experts until they have had to fix several of their own and other colleagues problems. Find someone who is not rushed and seems to have a good deal of experience and be prepared that at some point, you will be one of those problems that your doctor has to fix on his or her way to becoming an expert injector.

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Answer: Filler doctor

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Answer: Dermatologist or Plastic surgeon for filler injection

Answer: Dermatologist or Plastic surgeon for filler injection

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