Facial fillers, Botox and lip injections. What type of Doctor is the best to go to for the these?

Great question!  I recommend seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist.  Many of these doctors also have nurses who work with them as well that are trained in injections.  Be sure to ask a lot of questions.  It is important to have a great understanding of the anatomy of the face and the mechanism of action of all the underlying muscles in order to give you the best treatment. Best of luck to you!

I recommend seeing a cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in facial fillers and facial contouring for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

This is understandably difficult, because there is little "standardization" in Aesthetics, and because you are, in fact, selecting an 'artist' which is different from just selecting someone with "training x" or "board certification x". Excellent injectors come from all sorts of backgrounds. A few good questions to ask:

- How long has s/he been injecting? 

-How often does s/he inject? (You want to hear 'daily', 'many times a day' etc...Not 'twice a week at Serenity Spa' or "only on Tuesdays...")

-Does s/he use microcannulas? (it is a marker of advanced training techniques these days)

-Can I view before and after photos of the injector's work? (not just stock images provided by the companies that produce the products)

-Is s/he Board Certified in his/her specialty?

Often a provider who is devoting all or most of his/her practice time to aesthetics will have the most experience with filler injection. This is not a time to "follow the sale" or look on Groupon and similar sites. I can't tell you the number of panic emails I have gotten to see someone immediately to correct a mess, usually because the followed a bargain and went with an unknown and inexperienced injector. 

Best,

Lisa Vuich, MD