Taking Risks

All medical treatments have risks, and cosmetic injectable treatments is no exception. Reducing your risk of potential complications requires that you:

Recognize that injectables are medical treatments and belong in the hands of a qualified doctor.
Choose only U.S. FDA-approved injectables for a use that is specifically cosmetic and an application that is similar to your condition.
Accept that there is no such thing as a “generic” or “substitute brand” for U.S. FDA-approved injectables.
Do not accept bargain prices or deep discounts, as you may not be getting a U.S. FDA-approved injectable or an appropriate dosage.
Do not accept treatment at a party, public gathering, spa, salon or other non-medical setting.
Do not act on impulse when you choose injectables. Follow proper procedure by learning about your doctor and the treatment you will have.
Understand that fat injections require a two-step surgical process; first your fat is extracted and processed, then it is reinjected into appropriate regions.

Video

The Truth about Botox Parties
Michelle's Story

Are Cosmetic Injectables Safe?
ABC Chicago, October, 2007