How to choose an injectable clinic
Botox and fillers are changing the beauty industry. Millions of women and men everywhere are getting in on these magical treatments. With this newfound popularity, we are seeing a rapid rise in clinics offering cosmetic injectables. It is now more important than ever to do your homework when choosing where to have these life changing treatments done. That being said, it is so exciting to see the stigma around cosmetic injectables on the steady decline. We find it empowering to watch our patients take control of their aging and really do what makes them feel great. The conversation around injectables is now more “Where do you get them done? as opposed to “Do you or don’t you?”. However, with injectables clinics popping up more frequently than Starbucks, how do you know which one is right for you?
As common as they are becoming, Botox & fillers are still medical treatments. You should enter into these procedures carefully, feeling informed, confident and excited. Know at PHI Medical Aesthetics, you are in the absolute best hands. We are the first (and still only) specialized ‘injectables only’ clinic in YYC. We pride ourselves on the expertise of our staff, the quality of products we use, and the care that we provide to our beloved patients. All of our injectors are experienced Registered Nurses who have taken extensive training in Advanced Medical Aesthetics. The entire PHI team attends regular training and conferences all over the country with the most renowned industry leaders in the world, making them true experts in the injectables world.
Here are a few tips to remember when researching your injectables clinic.
1) Cheaper is not always better.
Cheap Botox is never good, and good Botox is never cheap. As with any type of service, cheaper does not necessarily mean better. This is your health and face we are talking about people, save the discount shopping for shoes ok! The value of having an experienced, and well trained, dedicated injector is so much more important than the couple dollars per unit of Botox that you are going to save. If pricing seems too good to be true, make sure to question the following...
- Why the prices are lower? While most clinics will charge based on the industry standard, some places will charge much lower to lure potential clients to an inexperienced or unsafe environment.
- Remember a cute Instagram or large social media following may just mean they have a smart marketing team.
- Are they using real Botox? Cheaper Botox is likely not the real thing.
- What is the injectors experience?
- Where is the treatment taking place? It should be in a clean, sterile, medically licensed clinic, free of animals and alcohol (yep we have seen it all).
- Are they insured and have the necessary training & equipment in case of an adverse reaction?
- Do you have before and after photos to share? Check out our Instagram for photos here
- Do they make you feel at ease and answer all your questions?
- How professional is the staff? Is there a Medical Director on staff? Every aspect of the appointment should be charted & communicated clearly.
- Are other patients happy? Word of mouth from your happy bff’s is the way to go. Have a look at our amazing google reviews here
2) Your relationship with your injector should be a long-term commitment, not a one-night stand!
Our Nurse injector Jillian states that “Your face needs to be appreciated, understood and navigated with familiarity”. This is type of care is hard to achieve when you use different injectors all the time. Many spas have visiting injectors that are on the schedule a few times per month and are not around to perform crucial follow up appointments. During the follow up it is important for the injector to learn how different injectables affect the anatomy of your face and how satisfied you are with the treatment.
Your injector at PHI will know what works best for your face and how to accomplish the mutual goals you both have established at the start of your injector-patient relationship. Aesthetic Medicine is an art in many ways and no two treatments are alike. Choose your injector wisely and let us BeautyPHI you!
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