It is hard to believe that more than 20 years has passed since the first hyaluronic acid (HA) filler and BOTOX® Cosmetic secured FDA approval for non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Combined with the growing awareness regarding early skin aging and the wide variety of facial aesthetic injectable treatments available, there has been a steady and sharp increase in the number of procedures performed on women and men.
According to The Aesthetic Society, more than 1.8 million filler procedures were performed in the United States in 2021.1 Only muscle-relaxing neuromodulators, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport® outrank fillers on the number of injectable procedures performed. This is a trend that has been exploding over the years with a larger age range asking for lip augmentation, softening of wrinkles and folds, mid-face sculpting with cheek augmentation, and a variety of other facial renewal treatments.
However, with the growing popularity of injectables, people shopping for these cosmetic services must be aware of important criteria when selecting a provider to perform your injectable procedure. This is not only for their safety, but also so they will achieve optimal results from the injectable treatment. While these products are FDA-approved and have a good safety record, the medical practitioner performing the injection, their education, experience, and skill is critical! An intimate knowledge of anatomy, product characteristics, and appropriate injection techniques is essential to achieve optimal results while maintaining patient safety.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt, board-certified dermatologist and expert injector has put together a list of 5 important criteria to help you safely get the best results possible.
5 Tips To Optimize Your Injectable Facial Rejuvenation Results
- Go to an expert injector such as an experienced board-certified dermatologist who does injectables all day every day. Avoid inexperienced injectors and always check credentials, references, and reviews before scheduling an appointment.
- Be aware of the issues that are bothering you but be open to the doctor’s suggestions at the consultation.
- Get more than one consultation and review the before and after photos of their patients. Tip! Make sure the results look good to you and are realistic. (View Dr. Baxt’s Injectable Before & After Results)
- Avoid all blood thinners for 7-10 days before your appointment. That includes Vitamin E, fish oil, Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, and other types of pain relievers. If you are not sure about one of your medications, call your provider or pharmacist and ask.
- Do not have any big plans that week in case you get a bruise, which is always possible.
Important Take-Away Message!
Skill and artistic vision is necessary to properly inject a dermal filler for natural results. You want an experienced and trained injector, not someone who takes a weekend course, or injects in a salon, gym, or home.
FDA-approved injectables are best performed by a licensed board-certified dermatologist with expertise in the art of cosmetic medicine and NOT a nurse, physician’s assistant (PA), dentist, or other type of non-cosmetic doctor.
Schedule a complimentary injectable consultation with Dr. Rebecca Baxt, at her premier medical and cosmetic dermatology practice in Paramus, NJ.
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