Just because it is now a common procedure, doesn't mean it is safe for anyone to do:
As the popularity of cosmetic treatments rises, individuals are increasingly cognisant of the diverse options at their disposal, contributing to a surge in the pursuit of cosmetic and beauty services to enhance skin health. While this trend marks a positive stride forward, it has also paved the way for an influx of budget-friendly machines and inexperienced practitioners saturating the market. Regrettably, many cosmetic and beauty services lack proper regulation, with no overseeing governmental body ensuring a consistently high standard of service. Consequently, numerous operators offer inexpensive treatments without the requisite training, leaving them ill-equipped to identify, let alone address, potential side effects.
What conditions are you considering treating with neurotoxin injections?
Take migraines, for instance—an often debilitating condition for many. Neurotoxin injections, when strategically administered, can significantly reduce migraine frequency. However, it's crucial to emphasise that without a proper medical evaluation by a doctor, there's a risk that more serious underlying conditions, such as brain tumors, might be overlooked by non-medical professionals, like nurses or beauticians, who administer cosmetic injections for medical purposes. Seeking assessment and treatment for any medical condition from a qualified doctor is strongly advisable.
What age is too young/too old for cosmetic injections?
For individuals under 18 years old: The use of antiwrinkle injections/dermal fillers for cosmetic purposes cannot be justified medically to be within the patients best interest and are therefore not approved for individuals under the age of 18.
For individuals over 65 years old: There isn't typically a strict regulatory restriction regarding the upper age limit for antiwrinkle injections in Australia. However, the suitability of these injections for older individuals may depend on their overall health, medical history, and individual circumstances. A qualified doctor with experience in cosmetic injections should assesses the patient's health and determines the suitability of such treatments based on their specific health conditions. It should be noted that use of neurotoxin injections over the age of 65 has not been FDA approved but can be used "off-label".
Things to consider before getting cosmetic treatments:
-AHPRA Registration of the doctor or nurse and any restrictions they may hold. You can check this yourself at https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
-Qualifications/training that the cosmetic injector has undertaken.
-Not all treatments are suitable for all skin types. Not all treatments are going to provide a rejuvenated and natural look. Suitable skin treatment options and skin preparation need to be discussed prior to any skin or cosmetic treatment. Adverse reactions need to be discussed prior to treatments to ensure that you are aware of the risks and able to make an informed decision.
-Equipment/Devices being used - being TGA registered ensures that the safest equipment is being used on your skin. Devices which are not TGA registered are cheaper to buy and therefore significantly cheaper treatments may be offered. You can check this yourself at https://www.tga.gov.au/
Please feel free to ask more questions. Information is what you need to make an informed decision, and Dr. Richards is here to provide you with just that.
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