If you’ve decided to have a cosmetic procedure, you’ll need to choose who will do it. They should have the right training, skills and insurance to safely carry out the procedure.

Book a consultation
Always book a consultation with the person who will do the procedure before making your final decision.
Ask them:
- how many of these procedures they’ve done
- what qualifications and training they have
- if they’re a member of a relevant professional association that shows they meet set standards in training and skill
- about the most common complications of the procedure
- what aftercare you can expect and who will look after you
- what to do if something goes wrong or you’re not happy with the result
- how much it’ll cost, and if it’ll cost extra to have further treatment if needed
The practitioner should tell you exactly what the procedure involves, including:
- how it’ll be done
- how long it’ll take
- whether anaesthetic is needed
They should also tell you about what to expect after the procedure, including:
- what pain you can expect afterwards
- how long the recovery should be
- the potential risks and complications
- how long the results will last
- what you can expect to look like after the procedure
After your consultation
Your practitioner should give you time after your consultation to decide whether you want to go ahead with the procedure.
You can also ask them for information to take away with you, such as a leaflet from the manufacturer of the product they’ll use.
Things to avoid
Do not pay for a procedure until you’ve had a consultation to make sure it’s right for you.
You should also avoid:
- group treatments, or events involving alcohol
- treatment vouchers sold online on group discount or voucher sites
- mobile services where procedures are performed in places such as private homes or hotels
- practitioners who only advertise on social media
Check the person is qualified
You can see if someone is qualified by checking they’re registered with a suitable specialist association and trained in the right procedures.
Advice on botulinum toxin injections (such as Botox®)
Botulinum toxin injections, such as Botox® or Dysport®, are prescription-only medicines.
They can only be prescribed after a consultation between you and a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or nurse.
The person giving the injections does not have to be the same person who gave you the prescription.
But the prescriber must ensure that the person giving you the injections is trained and safe to do so.
Make sure you know:
- who the prescriber is
- who’ll be giving the actual treatment
- what training and experience they have
- what the insurance arrangements are
Read more about botulinum toxin injections
Advice on dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are used for a range of purposes, including lip fillers, and do not always need a prescription.
As there are a lot of different versions available, make sure you ask the practitioner:
- the name of the product that will be used
- where the product came from
- what qualifications, training and experience they have
Avoid practitioners who’ve only completed a short training course in your chosen procedure. This is because complications of dermal fillers can be serious, including infection, nerve damage and blindness.
So as you can see it’s not just a case of cheap and cheerful gives you just the results, it can come with a whole lot of complications you just don’t need?
Beautox+ do all the above and more to ensure you have a safe and trouble free experience when coming to us, so get in touch and lets start your transformation together
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