Cosmetic Injectables
There are many risks to injectables, but the main one is bruising. Occasionally, the placement of a filler or neurotoxin like Botox or Dysport can be incorrect and that is harder to correct after the fact. Bruising is going to disappear within about 2 weeks typically, but incorrect placement can take up to months to resolve.
In the event that a hyaluronic acid filler is (Restylane, Perlane, Prevelle and Juvederm) injected incorrectly, there is a cure for this called hyaluronidase. Additionally, there is a slight ‘treatment’, although it isn’t a cure per se, for incorrectly placed botox on the eyes in the form of an eye drop called Naphcon A.
In general, it is always going to come down to paying for a skilled professional and making sure the professional you pay for does the procedure and administers all treatments. Many offices tend to allow non-MDs to do their fillers and Botox/Dysport. This is a mistake in my opinion and ends up backfiring in many cases.
Joel Schlessinger, MD, President Emeritus of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, is a Board Certified Dermatologist and board certified in General Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Schlessinger is in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska and is President of LovelySkin.com. Dr Schlessinger is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Moh’s Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Laser Institute of America.
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