What injectables cover
Injectables at a med spa usually fall into two groups. Wrinkle relaxers are a purified protein injected in small amounts into specific facial muscles. Dermal fillers are gels, many based on hyaluronic acid, placed under the skin in chosen areas.
Both are given by licensed providers where state law allows. Who may inject is set by state rules, so in Louisiana the provider might be a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or registered nurse, depending on those rules and any supervision they require.
A consultation comes first. The provider asks about your health and what you want to discuss, and decides what is suitable.
Questions to ask about injectables
Write these down and bring them:
- What product are you suggesting, and why this one?
- Is it a wrinkle relaxer or a dermal filler?
- What is your license, and how often do you inject?
- Do any of my medicines or conditions matter here?
- What side effects are possible, such as bruising or swelling?
- What would you do if a complication happened?
- How long do people usually wait between visits?
- Can a filler be dissolved if needed?
Injectables are given by licensed providers where state law allows, and a careful provider welcomes questions.
Three things a provider will want to know
Before an injectables consultation, be ready to tell the provider three things.
What you want to ask about. Point to the area, describe it, and say how long you have noticed it.
Your health. Conditions, allergies, medicines, supplements, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your history. Any injectables before, where and when, and how you found them.
Write these down so you do not miss anything. Injectables are given by licensed providers where state law allows, and the provider decides 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.
Does this site inject anyone?
No. This site is not a clinic and has no providers. It passes your consultation request to a local provider in or near Shreveport. Any injectable is given by a licensed provider where state law allows, after a consultation where they decide what is suitable.
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.
One form, one local provider, and your questions answered before any decision.
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