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Injectables are given by licensed providers where state law allows. Your request goes to a local provider who can contact you.

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Wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers

People often use the two names loosely, so here is the plain difference. Wrinkle relaxers are injected into muscle and act on muscle movement. Dermal fillers are gels placed under the skin in a chosen spot. They are different products with different techniques, and a provider may suggest one, both or neither.

Both are given by licensed providers where state law allows. Who may inject is set by state rules, which differ across the country. Ask any provider you speak with about their license, their training with each product and how they decide what is suitable.

Signs a consultation is thorough

You can learn a lot from how an injectables consultation is run. A thorough one usually includes:

  • questions about your health, medicines, allergies and pregnancy
  • a clear name for the product type being discussed
  • a plain talk about possible side effects and what to do if one happens
  • a chance to ask questions without being rushed
  • written aftercare instructions
  • no pressure to decide on the spot

Injectables are given by licensed providers where state law allows. It is fine to ask who the provider is, what license they hold and who oversees them.

Getting ready for an injectables consultation

Before an injectables consultation, take ten minutes to write a few notes:

  • the area or areas you want to ask about
  • a list of medicines and supplements, including aspirin, fish oil and vitamin E
  • allergies, including to numbing creams
  • any past injectables, with dates and where you had them
  • whether you are pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding
  • events in the coming weeks, since bruising can show

Bring the notes with photo ID and your questions. A licensed provider uses them to decide what is suitable.

Questions about injectables

What is the difference between wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers?

Wrinkle relaxers are a purified protein injected into specific muscles, and they act on muscle movement. Dermal fillers are gels placed under the skin in chosen areas. They are different products with different techniques. A licensed provider can explain both and decide what, if anything, is suitable for you.

Do I need to stop any medicines first?

Do not stop a prescribed medicine without talking to the person who prescribed it. Some medicines and supplements, such as blood thinners, aspirin and fish oil, can make bruising more likely, so bring a full list to the consultation. The provider weighs it and decides what is suitable.

What should I ask an injector?

Ask about their license, training and how often they inject; which product they suggest and why; possible side effects; how they handle complications; and aftercare. The questions to ask page has a longer list you can print or copy.

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