A Botox party is a social gathering, typically at a friend’s home, where someone comes to administer Botox injections or other dermal fillers to a large group. While the idea of sipping a glass of wine and having a few wrinkles smoothed out while socializing may sound idyllic, health officials feel otherwise. While it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of a Botox party, Botox risk factors are heightened when injections are performed outside of a safe, controlled environment.
What Is a Botox Party?
Botox is a brand name for an acute injection known as botulinum. Botox treatments take only a few minutes to administer, with no necessary downtime. The speed and ease of Botox have led to certain providers offering Botox injections in private home environments rather than in a medical office. Having Botox administered at a friend’s house over food and drinks may appeal to those who want to try Botox for the first time but feel a bit nervous about the experience. Injections are performed right in the host’s home during a Botox party, often at a discounted rate following a quick informational lesson.
The Many Risks of Amateur Injections
While Botox is widely used in many different medical offices and offered in medspa’s as a cosmetic treatment, there is no U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidance for safely offering Botox injections in a home party setting.
Before you agree to have Botox, be informed of the potential risks of injections performed in amateur hands.
- No medical records. Botox providers keep a medical record of previous treatments you have had when receiving injectables in a professional office setting. If you love your Botox results and want to replicate them, a Botox party will not offer the same results. Additionally, medical history should always be carefully reviewed to ensure that the treatment is a safe choice for you before any injections.
- Potentially unsanitary conditions. Medical offices have a high standard for sanitary conditions in which all treatments are performed. Your provider should always follow best practices for handwashing, glove use, and syringe safety. Botox parties have an increased risk of potentially unsanitary conditions because of the uncontrolled environment.
- An inexperienced injector. It takes an educated and experienced injector to provide patients with the ideal Botox results they desire. Your goal should always be beautiful, natural-looking results, and there are no guarantees for the type of results you could end up with if an inexperienced provider performs your injections.
- Limited medical assistance – It is rare for a patient to have an emergency reaction to Botox. However, should an emergency or adverse reaction occur, you must be already situated in a medical office with immediate access to trained professionals and lifesaving equipment.
You May Not Be Getting Real Botox
Perhaps one of the most concerning uncertainties for Botox parties is that the injections used may be a counterfeit product. Often, injections at Botox parties are being offered at a “discounted group rate.” The product price may be directly linked to the inexpensive injectable may be silicone, which is not FDA approved, due to the risks of severe and life-threatening complications. Silicone is known to cause hard lumps in the breast and lips. Additionally, silicone can spread to the lungs, causing severe pneumonia with a 20% mortality rate. Silicone can also spread to the brain, which is 100% fatal.
How To Avoid Becoming a Botox Cautionary Tale
- Don’t Be Guided By Price – If treatment is being offered for much less than the standard fee, compromises are likely being made either in the provider’s skill or the quality of the product. Don’t be guided by price when it comes to the appearance of your face and your health.
- Get a Consultation First – Before having any treatment done on your face, you should always schedule a consultation appointment before having any treatment performed. During this time, your provider can discuss your expectations and any concerns you may have. You should leave a consultation appointment feeling positive with no concerns.
- Leave Injecting to a Professional – All wrinkle treatments should be performed in a medical setting with sterile technique. Treatments done in homes, hotels, or beauty salons are not performed in a medical environment and should be avoided.
- Don’t Purchase Your Product at a Discounted Rate – Know exactly what product is being used for your treatment and confirm that it is FDA approved. If you have any doubts, ask if it was purchased directly from the manufacturer. Any unapproved ingredients can lead to severe consequences.
Only Trust Experienced Botox Providers For Injections
Botox has many benefits, so it’s easy to see why having injections performed in a social environment would be tempting. Rather than risking the appearance of your face and something going awry from an inexperienced provider, contact Laser Aesthetic Center. Our providers are Botox experts, and we will ensure your entire treatment process is comfortable, quick, and, most importantly, safe. Contact us today to learn more about Botox and if it’s right for you.