I have heard recently that it is risky to have a PA do injections. But the two top rated plastic surgeons in my area have a physicians assistant doing the injections and they make it seem as if that is common practice. Please tell me if I can trust a recommended PA or if I should only seek out a plastic surgeon. Thanks!!!!
September 6, 2016
Answer: PAs injecting filler Hello, and thanks for your question. The bottom line is you want someone with appropriate training and a good eye, regardless of the letters after their name. While there are some PAs who meet these criteria, it is harder to assess their credentials than it is for physicians, who need to undergo rigorous training and examination in order to be board-certified in their specialty. Short answer: some PAs are every bit as good as physician injectors, but it is harder to know which ones are adequately trained. In order to determine the best treatment plan for you, I recommend an in-person consultation with a well-trained dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.
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September 6, 2016
Answer: PAs injecting filler Hello, and thanks for your question. The bottom line is you want someone with appropriate training and a good eye, regardless of the letters after their name. While there are some PAs who meet these criteria, it is harder to assess their credentials than it is for physicians, who need to undergo rigorous training and examination in order to be board-certified in their specialty. Short answer: some PAs are every bit as good as physician injectors, but it is harder to know which ones are adequately trained. In order to determine the best treatment plan for you, I recommend an in-person consultation with a well-trained dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.
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August 4, 2018
Answer: Who should do the injections Traditionally it was common for nurses and PA's to do injections in surgeons offices. The surgeons preferred to be in the operating room. Now there are PAs and nurses doing injections in some dermatologists offices also. I have no doubt that there are likely some PAs and nurses who inject better than the physicians in those offices. The question whether you see a doctor or his staff is whether that person is truly an expert in the procedure you want. How was she trained? How much experience does she have? Does she attend academic meetings, or in an ideal world, teach at these meetings?In my office, I am the only one doing injections. It is something I truly love doing and I teach other cosmetic physicians around the world. It is also a procedure that requires a combination of good eyes to see the places to inject to have the best effect, good hands to do the injections with minimal pain and maximal results, a solid foundation of anatomy to provide safe care, and a clear understanding of how to handle any emergency that might arise.I hope this answer was helpful. Best wishes.
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August 4, 2018
Answer: Who should do the injections Traditionally it was common for nurses and PA's to do injections in surgeons offices. The surgeons preferred to be in the operating room. Now there are PAs and nurses doing injections in some dermatologists offices also. I have no doubt that there are likely some PAs and nurses who inject better than the physicians in those offices. The question whether you see a doctor or his staff is whether that person is truly an expert in the procedure you want. How was she trained? How much experience does she have? Does she attend academic meetings, or in an ideal world, teach at these meetings?In my office, I am the only one doing injections. It is something I truly love doing and I teach other cosmetic physicians around the world. It is also a procedure that requires a combination of good eyes to see the places to inject to have the best effect, good hands to do the injections with minimal pain and maximal results, a solid foundation of anatomy to provide safe care, and a clear understanding of how to handle any emergency that might arise.I hope this answer was helpful. Best wishes.
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