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What Questions Should I Ask Before Botox or Fillers?
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Haute MD Editorial Team
Before getting Botox or dermal fillers, ask: Are you board certified in dermatology or plastic surgery? How many Botox/filler treatments do you personally perform each month? What specific product and how many units will you use for my treatment? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients for this treatment? What are the potential complications and how would you manage them? These questions help identify an experienced, qualified injector and set clear expectations.
Questions about injector qualifications
What is your medical training and credential level? How long have you been performing injections? How many injection patients do you see per week? Do you personally inject patients or delegate to staff?
Questions about the treatment plan
Which specific product will you use and why? How many units of Botox (or syringes of filler) do you recommend and why? What specific areas will you treat? What results should I realistically expect at 2 weeks and at 3 months?
Questions about complications
What are the potential complications of this treatment? How would you manage a vascular occlusion from filler? Do you have hyaluronidase available to dissolve filler if needed? How should I reach you if I have concerns after treatment?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to get Botox and fillers at a medical spa?
Medical spas vary widely in quality and oversight. The critical factor is who is performing the injections — a board-certified physician, a physician-supervised NP or PA with extensive experience, or a minimally trained provider. Always confirm the injector's specific training and credentials, not just the practice's medical director credentials.
What is the difference between Botox and fillers?
Botox (and other neurotoxins) relaxes muscles to reduce dynamic wrinkles. Fillers restore volume and smooth static lines. They treat different concerns and are often used together in a comprehensive injectable plan.
How do I know if an injector is experienced?
Ask how many injection patients they personally treat per week and how long they have been injecting. Request to see at least 10-20 before-and-after photos of their own patients. Natural-looking, consistent results across multiple patients indicate genuine expertise.
What should I avoid telling an injector to do?
Avoid directing an injector to use amounts or placements that feel inappropriate to them professionally. An experienced injector may push back on requests for excessive filler volume — this is a sign of good clinical judgment, not inadequacy.
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