In the last few years, Botox, Dysport which
are neurotoxins and voluma, Sculptra which are dermal fillers have become
really popular among people. The reason behind it is simple. These techniques
can almost reverse the aging signs and can make anybody look younger who
chooses to opt for it. Another thing for their preference is that these
techniques are totally safe.
A recent study published on JAMA Dermatology,
says that there are only 1 percent cases which have been found for negative
side effects of injectables. In the following blog post we have discussed about
the safety of the botox and the dermal fillers.
Introduction
The injectable treatments don’t employ use of
any anesthesia, cutting of the skin and even take very less time to settle into
the skin. Therefore, they are much safe as compared to other treatments such as facelift or brow lift surgery.
A recent study analyzed over 20,300 cases
which were treated by over 23 board certified dermatologists in a time span of
2 months.
And the results came out to be incredible.
Out of 416 there was only single patient that complained of negative side
effects from the injectable treatment.
As per the study, there were only 1 in 3,333
cases of Botox which failed to show up the desired results.
So, botox and dermal fillers are safe methods
to get your skin rid of wrinkles, fine lines and even dark lines under the
skin.
How to ensure your botox and dermal fillers are totally safe for you?
Safety Checklist
The
popularity of injectables has seen an upsurge in the last few years and more
and more people are now adopting for it. But when something gets too popular
then it invites a lot of malpractices and misuse of the techniques also.
Therefore,
it’s advisable for everyone to follow some safety rules in order to avoid any
negative side-effects.
·
Check
if your doctor is board-certified
Don’t
be hesitant in asking about the qualifications of your doctor .Make sure you
get yourself treated from a board-certified doctor, dentist, pharmacist or
nurse. You can even read testimonials and check for references of the doctor.
·
Don’t go by the Titles
We often get attracted to
titles like "Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner/Therapist" but they can
even be bogus as well. Therefore, check for the qualifications to make sure the
title they are using for their clinic actually applies to them or not.
· Check if your doctor is trained
Every doctor needs an
expert training before they can give the injectable cosmetic treatments. The
training includes variety of things like dealing with adverse conditions such
as severe allergic reactions.
· Hygiene is an important issue
A good doctor will always
have a hygienic and safe environment for Botox and dermal fillers. This helps
to prevent infection or any damage to skin which can be permanent.
Such treatments cannot be carried
out in a home or a salon. They need proper setting clinical environment and
facilities.
What if you experience some uneasiness post the procedure?
The first and the last
thing would be to seek medical help. Although there are very little chances of
side-effects after the treatment provided you have got it done from a well-experienced
and trained practitioner but still if you feel some problem you should check
with the doctor.
Sometimes people experience
symptoms, such as a rash, fever, swelling or elevating pain but that is very
rarely seen. In case of such a situation you should visit your GP for further
treatment. You can also check with the doctor who treated you for better advice
and speedy recovery.