Facial Plastic Surgery
Botox Injections
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery recommends persons considering Botox® treatment to:
- Check the physician's credentials: The physician should be trained and qualified
in facial plastic surgery. The human face has a complex anatomy and the surgeon
must be familiar with the physiology and function of more than 40 muscles
present in the face. Members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery are qualified to perform injections of the face because
of their extensive experience in performing facial plastic and reconstructive
surgical procedures.
- Insist on a complete medical evaluation: When a person is submitting to
any medical treatment that may involve complications, he or she should consult
with a physician for a medical evaluation and complete medial history before
treatment.
- Be informed: The physician you are consulting with should explain the factual
information and discuss the risk, benefits, and alternative treatments and
make recommendations for treatment. An inform consent document must be signed
by the patient. Avoid the consumption of alcohol when under going a medical
procedure.
- Choose the appropriate setting for treatment: Botox® injections are
medical procedures and should be performed in the presence of trained medical
personnel and proper equipment to deal with potential complications. All injection
should be performed using sterile techniques and proper disposal of needles
and syringes is necessary.
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