Choosing a Botox injector requires careful review of many factors. To determine if a surgeon is a Botox expert, review the following-
-Training/education, especially in the area of the face, facial anatomy, and botox
-Scholarly and peer review publications in the area of facial anatomy and botox
-Botox experience
-Review of consultation and meeting with doctor
1. It is very important to review each plastic surgeon's training and education. For example, Dr. Shah has been trained by a series of experts with the field of facial plastic surgery. He was selected to the highly competitive fellowship in facial plastic surgery at New York University, Cornell University (New York Hospital), and Manhattan, Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. During that time, Dr. Shah's mentors including some of the most renowned rhinoplasty surgeons, facelift surgeons, and botox injectors and injectors of facial fillers in the world. In the field of facial plastic surgery and plastic surgery, a mentor is crucial to learning techniques and approach to a foundation of facial plastic surgery.
2. Review your surgeon's contribution to the area of Botox. By profession, Dr. Shah is recognized within the field of facial plastic surgery as an expert. He was an Assistant Professor within the division of Facial Plastic Surgery at NYU. He is currently a clinical instructor of facial plastic surgery at the University of Chicago.
3. See what contribution the physician has made to the scientific world of Botox. Dr. Shah has written over 50 scientific articles and publications within the scientific community for many peer review publications. More significantly, he has been recognized for several anatomic "discoveries" within the field of facial plastic surgery. He also was published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology for his use of Interdermal Botox for reducing pore size. Dr. Shah is featured in Marquis' Who's Who for his achievements in facial plastic surgery.
4. Find out what their approach to Botox is. Do they favor aggressive methods? Or natural subtle enhancement? If you are unsure, have a consultation with the doctor propr to any treatment. In a consultation, Dr. Shah discusses options and listens tot he patients desires and goals to best determine a course of action. This step is crucial in order to be on the same page as your injector.
To review, choosing a Botox injector is an important process that should be conducted with the utmost thought and consideration. Review the surgeon's training, education, experience and contribution as well as taking into consideration your personal consultation.
