Whether you are
using hyaluronic acid, bovine collagen or autologous wrinkle fillers, there is
going to be a time when your patient asks you what must happen in order for the
procedure to go as well as possible.
This is when it is a good time to sit down with the patient and tell
them these four major points to help them make an informed decision.
1, Do Not Bargain
With Your Appearance
Even though
cosmetic injectable are not as invasive as plastic surgery it is a good idea to
inform your patients that this is indeed another one of those situations where
they get what they pay for.” A
proficient and conscientious administrator of the injections will not charge
really low and if they are it can mean that they are somehow compromising a
component of the treatment itself.
2. Sterile Treatments In Medical Environments
Are Best
Getting your
wrinkles filled is not as simple as getting a pedicure or manicure. Your
patient needs to know that wrinkle injections need to be done in a medical or
medical-like setting with sterile environments. If the treatment is done at
home or by an amateur, it may not be safe. Be sure a professional who is
trained in the art is the one administering the injection.
3. Know What You Are Being Injected With …
Never get injectable
wrinkle fillers from anywhere outside of a qualified and certified practitioner’s
office. It is crucial that the filler used is FDA-approved and that it was
bought directly from the maker. Unfortunately
this type of beauty treatment has some corrupt aspects and everything from
silicone to baby oil has been used to plump up wrinkles. Anything but an FDA-approved injectable for
wrinkles is likely to be very bad for your health.
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4. Use Sunscreen After Treatments
Skin that is
injected is prone to discoloring due to anti-inflammatory changes in the
pigment of the skin. To preserve the filler and the uniform color of the dermis
be sure to advise your patient to always wear sunscreen.
All injections come
with the risk of bruising, redness and
swelling which is something else you should always forewarn your patient about
so they are not alarmed if it occurs.
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