Buyers Beware: Experience, Training Essential for Cosmetic Procedures and Results

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) December 01, 2012

Injectable treatments and laser treatments , although they are minimally invasive, can present a real problem when they are done by inexperienced or unqualified providers, says Dr Shah who has for the past 12 years had a medical cosmetic practice in Vancouver, BC.

Dr. Shah relays the story of a patient who wanted to get a Botox and Injectable filler treatment and decided to go to a home party. The conditions under which the treatment was carried out was not in a medical office with sterile conditions, proper written consents or photographs taken. Consequently the patient developed lumps from the filler treatment simply because the area injected was not washed or sterilized. Furthermore, says Dr. Shah, the injector was not experienced or he would never have agreed to inject under these circumstances. My patients appreciate the fact that they come into a real office for a medical procedure and that I refuse to attend any spa event nights where injections are given as I do not control that environment. It would be like pulling your wisdom tooth out at home with a plier.

Injectable and Laser treatments are classified as non surgical but are still medical procedures with genuine risks that can be minimized with the appropriate caution. For example, Juvederm , a hyaluronic acid based dermal filler can be injected in the wrong area leading to skin death or necrosis. An experienced physician will know which areas cannot be injected and will also carry hyaluronidase which can be used to dissolve the filler if a complication occurs. Many inexperienced injectors will not carry hyaluronidase in their office simply because they do not know of its benefits, says Dr Shah.

Treatments such as Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Radiesse and Sculptra are all highly effective methods of reducing the signs of aging without surgery and need not be feared providing the patient looks for a licensed physician who is experienced in the procedure.

Three good rules for a patient to follow to ensure their safety when looking at injectable or cosmetic treatment are:

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