Along with the Holidays, comes the cool wintery chill, a plethora of tasty treats and of course oodles of seasonal discounts on products & services! This year, you may find certain aesthetic procedures, such as Botox, advertised for prices that sound too good to be true – and this may be because they are just that…
Medi spas, nail salons and even local gyms are popping up all over the place with deals such as $7 per unit (compared to the average $10 per unit) for Botox injections. This might sound like a steal, but the question is: Is it safe to have this kind of procedure done in this type of setting?
The truth is, Botox can only be prescribed and administered by a doctor, physician assistant or a nurse practitioner. Any doctor can perform the procedure in his/her primary care practice; no specialized background in dermatology or plastic surgery is required. On the other hand, these providers (Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists) have years of training in aesthetics and facial anatomy that other providers don’t, making the achievement of safe and reliably positive outcomes in their hands more likely.
However, under Florida law, any aesthetic center that isn't the doctor's primary office — the nurse practitioner or physician assistant must be supervised by a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, though they don't have to be present to administer the drug.
When choosing a provider based on price, you may not always receive the most reliable outcome. So, before opting to rid yourself of some wrinkles, remember that the results can last up to four months.
That being said, you might want to think twice about whom you choose to do your injections – you don’t want to end up with uneven eyebrows, now do you? Or worse, how can you be sure it’s actually Botox being injected? Definitely not worth the risk just to save a few pennies…
Choosing a skilled provider is key - trust yourself with only an expert. Here at Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery, our Nurse Practitioner, Michelle Boone, has been beautifying patients for over 10 years! Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation with Michelle. She’ll have you looking and feeling younger than ever in no time! 407.218.4550
