Injections are medical procedures
Through the skilful marketing of some providers, Botox and fillers can come across like cosmetic products. They are not. They are medical treatments in which substances are injected into a face containing nerves, muscles and blood vessels.
What medical training means in practice
- Anatomical knowledge: where do vessels and nerves run? This determines the safe injection depth and technique – and it varies from face to face.
- Sterile conditions: hygiene at medical standard reduces the risk of infection.
- Medical history: pre-existing conditions, medication and allergies are assessed medically before any treatment.
- Complication management: the most important point – see below.
When something does not go to plan
Complications are rare, but they exist – from pronounced swelling to the very rare vascular occlusion, which requires immediate action. In that moment two things count: recognising the complication straight away, and having the means to treat it – such as hyaluronidase, the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid. If anything is unclear after a treatment, or if you are worried, I am reachable for my patients – better one question too many than one too few.
A sober piece of advice
Before any treatment – no matter with whom – ask: who is treating me, and with what qualification? Which product is used? What happens if a complication occurs? A reputable practitioner will answer these questions gladly and without evasion.
