Tina--Sorry for the late reply! I hope this info still helps:
For fillers and BOTOX, a great place to start is to look on these websites for a provider:
BotoxCosmetic.com
Juvedermusa.com
They list practices that are "Platinum Plus Providers," which means they do a lot of injectable services. BOTOX and Juvederm are the big players in the industry, so docs who are good at those will most likely be good at the others as well.
From there, I recommend going to a clinic or medspa that has a physician overseeing treatments. Check credentials. The physician should belong to a medical association and s/he should be board certified. Ask for referrals. It's ok to have a nurse or laser tech. perform your procedures (many times they are more talented than the doc)--just don't forget to ask about their credentials too.
Check out their before & after photos (makes sure they are photos of actual patients of theirs--not the manufacturer supplied before & after photos).
I also would recommend asking them about new products. The cosmetic industry is changing and improving at lightning speed--if the provider can't tell you what's new, s/he is not doing her/his job.
For laser treatments, ask about their equipment. The lasers on the market will yield varying results, and some practices may still have outdated equipment. For example, Thermage's equipment has drastically improved over the years. If a provider is using their old equipment, you are going to have very uncomfortable treatments!
I like going to medicalspamd.com for insider info. It's a blog for medspa physicians, but it's good for consumers to visit too--you can read about the different technology and get candid info. on the results docs are getting.
Don't forget to go to this site to see what you'll look like with a liquid lift: liftmagic.com.
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Tina--Sorry for the late reply! I hope this info still helps:
For fillers and BOTOX, a great place to start is to look on these websites for a provider:
BotoxCosmetic.com
Juvedermusa.com
They list practices that are "Platinum Plus Providers," which means they do a lot of injectable services. BOTOX and Juvederm are the big players in the industry, so docs who are good at those will most likely be good at the others as well.
From there, I recommend going to a clinic or medspa that has a physician overseeing treatments. Check credentials. The physician should belong to a medical association and s/he should be board certified. Ask for referrals. It's ok to have a nurse or laser tech. perform your procedures (many times they are more talented than the doc)--just don't forget to ask about their credentials too.
Check out their before & after photos (makes sure they are photos of actual patients of theirs--not the manufacturer supplied before & after photos).
I also would recommend asking them about new products. The cosmetic industry is changing and improving at lightning speed--if the provider can't tell you what's new, s/he is not doing her/his job.
For laser treatments, ask about their equipment. The lasers on the market will yield varying results, and some practices may still have outdated equipment. For example, Thermage's equipment has drastically improved over the years. If a provider is using their old equipment, you are going to have very uncomfortable treatments!
I like going to medicalspamd.com for insider info. It's a blog for medspa physicians, but it's good for consumers to visit too--you can read about the different technology and get candid info. on the results docs are getting.
Don't forget to go to this site to see what you'll look like with a liquid lift: liftmagic.com.
***Websites in post***
October 1, 2008 - 5:28pmwww.BotoxCosmetic.com
www.Juvedermusa.com
www.MedicalSpaMD.com
www.LiftMagic.com
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