Skip to main content

SIGNS YOU SHOULD AVOID AN INJECTOR

 

Recently, I was browsing through some of my favorite Facebook groups for aesthetic providers and I noticed something alarming.

There was a glut of posts from inexperienced injectors, asking for advice on how to get best results with dermal  fillers.

They weren’t sure whether common situations were normal and were even asking for advice on complications.

For example, one injector was concerned that her patient was experiencing swelling in her lip immediately after her appointment:



 

She didn’t have enough experience to know whether or not something had gone wrong.

Or take this injector, who wasn’t sure whether the redness in her patient was normal:



 

The answer is “probably yes”, but a more experienced provider could have achieved much gentler results with a cannula and know if there's something more serious like a blood vessel compression has occured. Also looks like she missed the right injection point a few times, which is not great.

 

Meanwhile, this lady was going to inject fillers into someone’s face even though she had to go on the Internet to find out where to inject - and how much!

 



So what can we learn from all of this?

Fillers are one of the most common treatments, used by practically every single clinic to help patients look more youthful.

We use them to ‘plump up’ areas of your face which have lost volume with age or ‘Fill in’ fine lines and wrinkles , and give more definition to some of your features (like your cheeks, lip and jawline).

They’re very safe - in the right hands.

 But there are also thousands and thousands of new and under-qualified injectors out there - people who are inexperienced and essentially experimenting on their clients’ faces, people who have no idea what’s normal and what isn’t - even with basic questions like swelling!

People who have no ability to deal with complications, should they occur. And they do occasionally - it’s always a risk in any medical procedure.

Plus, as I shared in my previous blogpopst about Charlotte in Sex and The City and Just Like That, inexperienced injectors are also more likely to over-fill your face with product, leaving you looking unnatural and puffy.

The problem is, these under-qualified injectors are everywhere and fillers are so common nowadays, that lots of people don’t realize that there’s any risk involved. They assume that “anyone” can inject successfully, because so many providers offer fillers.

Personally, I wouldn’t entrust my face to just anyone. And I hope you feel the same!

So make sure that your injectors are:

-         Well-qualified, with training from a body like AAAM or MAC - and of course medical Drs  with the Ministry of Health LCP (Letter of Credentialing & Priviledging) is a must.

-         Experienced - with several years of injecting behind them. Of course everyone needs to start somewhere, but if they’re just starting out, they should be closely supervised by a senior member of staff. If they have to address their questions to strangers on the Internet, something’s wrong!

-         Have a proven record of natural-looking results, including lots of before-and-afters. You do not want to go to anyone who treats all faces the same way; they need to be able to personalize your treatment

-         Working in a reputable clinic with a safe environment, not working from home or in a beauty salon

-         Provide you with a proper consultation where they listen carefully to your concerns, explain clearly what you can expect and do not push a sale on you

 

That’s exactly what we provide you with, here at Enhanze CLinic.

Nothing comes before your safety; Among us we have over 20years of clinical experience with a safety profile of almost 100% complication free!

And when it comes to results, we believe strongly in the natural look. No one should know that you’ve had a procedure done!

That’s why we initially under-treat you, using the minimum amount of product you’ll need. If any more is necessary, we can add more dermal filler in a subsequent appointment until you reach you love - and which doesn’t look fake in any way.

Take a look at some recent, beautiful results:


See how the face is a little fuller and looks more balanced? The nasolabial or smile lines are reduced and not so deep while the under eye shadow is reduced.


The lips are fuller with a nice upturning of the corners.


This lady looks fresher and more youthful as her smile lines folds are much redcued to amke her face more balanced and softer. 

You’d never know she’s had a procedure, right?

It's the kind of under-stated, cautious approach many people like. W
e usually discuss whether someone need fillers or not first. If not, or if there’s a better option, then no injections are done.  


 

 


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Loose Weight in 3weeks !

Finally found a quick fix to a long term problem! This method not only can reduce the excess weight fast and permanently, it does this by burning the reserved stubborn fat in the body and not the structural fat which easily returns with a vengeance once a program is over. In summary, this "Enhanced" Weight Loss Program aims to : 1. Loose excess weight esp from stubborn fats 2. Increase and Reset Basal Metabolic Rate to a higher level and by doing the #1 and #2, able to 3. Maintain the weight loss forever! ( don't we all wish for this?) . With all this in mind, I decided to embark on this program myself. It is Day 8 today. This protocol should reduce my weight from 0.5 to 1.0lb per day. I only need to follow a special diet plan and take the medication daily. Total loss expected if all progresses accordingly will be 6 to 9kg (or upto 15lbs). I started with 64.8kg on Day1, went up to 64.9kg on Day2 and have progressively lost between 0.3 to 0.7kg daily since. Today I am at 6

Automated Hair Transplantation

Finally, something to write! After returning from Italy after the V2LR training, I became interested in a new technology for Hair Transplantation called the S.A.F.E.R. techniquee using the French made PUNCH Matic machine. Traditionally, hair transplantion is a very time consuming process taking around 6 to 8 hours of tedious and meticulous work. Because of this, many Drs and Surgeons prefer not to conduct this procedure in their practice. Also the old technique gave only 60-80% follicular survival rate and for someone who is losing his/her hair, losing more doner hair can be unacceptable. I began to like the idea of this new technique when I found out that I do not have to cut a few strips of scalp skin from the back of the head to donate the follicle unit(FU). With the SAFER technique I only vacuum individual hair follicle out without cutting the skin. This makes is very much less invasive and less complications. Survival of the follicular unit is also much higher. I also like the

Laser Vagina Rejuvenation

Our V2LR laser handpiece is finally here. Had a revision session with Prof Zerbinatti in the clinic on 3rd Jan. Imagine, for those of us who wish to "rejuvenate" ourselves can do so now with ease and painlessly. Just make an appointment with the clinic, come in 30min earlier so a topical numbing cream can be applied, and have the procedure conducted and completed in 1/2 hr,tops. What will you get ? Well, internally the lasering will "puff"up the mucosa of the vaginal wall by collagen remodeling, as well as improve sensations. Externally the procedure can lighten the skin color, increase sensitivity as well tighten surrounding area. ALl these in just 3 sessions! Prof Zerbinatti claims that in his clinic this is currently the most popular procedure among women in their 30s and 40s. I am very excited about this procedure. I know a lot of women out there do not have any problems, and therefore do not require any surgical LVR but would like to just improve. Like everyhti