While you may be eager to reverse the signs of aging that have seemingly appeared out of nowhere, you owe it to yourself not to rush into an aesthetic procedure. Botox® and dermal fillers are medical injections, so you need to know that the person injecting them into your skin is a highly qualified and experienced medical aesthetics professional.
Sure, the injections themselves can help you look younger and feel more self-confident, but who administers your Botox or dermal fillers matters. Here’s why.
Credentials matter
Here at Balboa Medical Center & Spa in Encino, California, Dr. Amir Raeesy has extensive experience in aesthetic medical treatments, including Botox injections, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, and skin-tightening procedures..
For these and all other cosmetic services, he begins by discussing each patient’s desired outcomes. He follows up with a thorough examination of your skin and then recommends the best and safest treatments for your long-term anti-aging goals.
When it comes to Botox injections and dermal fillers, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. You want a knowledgeable, experienced medical team to advise which treatments are right for you and the precise amount of injections you need to achieve your desired results.
Dr. Raeesy and his highly skilled team are experts in facial structure and muscle movement, and understand how dermal fillers and neuromodulators, like Botox, work to deliver a more youthful appearance.
Botox is a prescription cosmetic injectable.
Botox is an FDA-approved prescription injection, which means only a qualified medical doctor can order it and prescribe it. Beware if you’re invited to a Botox party at someone’s home or at another venue that’s not a sterile medical environment.
First, you want to make sure you’re receiving authentic Botox injections, for which there is no substitute or generic brand. Second, you want to rest assured you’re in a sterile medical environment surrounded by trained nurses and doctors should anything go wrong. It’s a rare occurrence, but on the outside chance you have an adverse reaction or feel uncomfortable, don’t you want to be in the hands of qualified medical professionals who know what to do in case of an emergency?
Only authentic dermal fillers are safe and effective
The same can be said for dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm®, Radiesse®, Belotero®, and Restylane®. It’s not a good idea to trust a generic form of a name-brand dermal filler. With black market dermal fillers, you run the risk of impure, unsafe ingredients that can cause severe allergic reactions that lead to swelling, lumpy skin, and the death of skin cells.
Balboa Medical Center & Spa only uses FDA-approved, extensively tested dermal fillers to plump up your lips, add volume, and smooth out wrinkles. And since dermal fillers and Botox work differently on different areas of your face, we design the perfect treatment combination to enhance all types of lines, wrinkles, and facial contours, so you get outstanding results every time — from the top of your forehead to the bottom of your chin.
We identify any potential interactions
Finally, before you begin treatment Dr. Raeesy discusses your medical history and any medications you’re currently taking. Since Botox contains botulinum toxin, there may be certain medications, like blood-thinners, that increase your risk of bruising at the injection sites..
There’s no substitute for Botox and name-brand, FDA-approved dermal fillers, and there shouldn’t be a substitute for qualified medical professionals administering these injections either. It’s not only a younger-looking appearance at stake, but your overall health.
To learn more about Botox and dermal fillers to combat the signs of aging, schedule an appointment with Balboa Medical Center & Spa by calling our office at (818) 701-0017 or requesting an appointment online today.