Recent news stories have highlighted the dangers of counterfeit Botox and cosmetic injectables on the black market. At NM Aesthetics in Arlington, Virginia, your safety is our top priority - which is why we go to great lengths to ensure our products are 100% authentic and legitimate, and our injectors are best-in-class with up-to-date training.
Our founder, Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Megan Francis, was recently interviewed on Get Up DC on WUSA9 to share tips on how you can protect yourself and avoid falling victim to counterfeit Botox:
- Only Receive Injections from Licensed, Trained Professionals in a Medical Setting
In order to purchase authentic Botox, and other neurotoxins and dermal fillers, medical practices have to be certified and go through a rigorous vetting process with the manufacturers. This ensures the products were stored, shipped, and handled properly according to strict guidelines. Only trust licensed, trained medical professionals working in a healthcare facility.
2. Ask to See the Product Box and Verify the Lot Number
Before your procedure, ask your provider to show you the product's packaging and box, including the lot number listed. You can then call the manufacturer's patient safety hotline to verify this is an authentic lot that was sold to that specific provider. Checking the lot number traceability ensures your Botox is the real thing.
3. Don't Trust Bargain Basement Deals on Injectables
If pricing seems too good to be true, walk away. Neurotoxins is expensive because it's a premium, highly regulated medical product. Dirt cheap tox or outrageous promotional pricing is a huge red flag. At NM Aesthetics, we purchase our neurotoxins directly from the manufacturers to ensure legitimacy.
4. Do Your Research and Prioritize Safety Over Cost
When it comes to your face and your health, this is not an area where you want to cut corners or chase deals. We urge all our patients to do thorough research, read reviews, and take the time to find an experienced, certified aesthetic injector they feel comfortable with. Even some licensed providers without formal injection training can put you at risk. You can look up any provider on their state nursing or medical board of licensure. As a follow up to that, you should ask your provider what they do for continuing education for aesthetic medicine. Good questions to ask are:
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Have you ever taken a cadaver course?
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Do you have an ultrasound?
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What is your emergency plan?
Your safety and results are our biggest concerns at NM Aesthetics in Arlington, Virginia. We are deeply committed to never compromising on quality, which is why we only source Botox and fillers directly from reputable, authorized manufacturers like Allergan. If you have any other questions about botox in Arlington, VA, please get in touch! info@nmaesthetics.com
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