How Does One Find the Right Doctor to Inject Filler?

Based on your comments, it sounds like you aren't comfortable with anyone other than a doctor doing your injections? If you were open to researching injectors, I would go on various websites in your area, (Real Self, Yelp, City Search, etc.) to read reviews on injectors and verify their credentials. Often you will find highly trained injectors/providers having more experience than some MD's and are experts!

Dear Jane,


Realself is a great website to find local physicians

From there, you should read reviews, and find reviews about Restylane injections, specifically

You can interview a couple of doctors and find the best fit for you


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani

Great question about WHO you really trust with injecting something into your face!      In today's competitive medical/surgical world we find not only specialty physicians but also spas/salons/non-core physicians who advertise their "expertise" in injecting.....buyer beware!   Injecting fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse & Sculptra, for example, is a medical procedure not a spa service. It is not a casual 'hobby' to make a quick buck when things are slow.  It requires careful technique, attention to detail, and an artist's skill. It also requires a physician who not only knows how to best avoid complications, but knows how to manage the unfortunate complication when it does occur.  Find out as much as possible about the person doing the injecting. Is it the physician or a nurse or other?  How long have they been doing it & how much of it do  they currently do?  What are the risks & possible complications?  What happens if there is a problem?  Do they have a patient you can speak with prior ?  What do the on-line reviews say about this particular practice?     So...be careful, ask questions & trust both your brain & gut!