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AMM 260: Baby Botox Unveiled: Insights with Self London
November 11, 2024
In this episode, listeners will learn about the dangers of counterfeit Botox treatments and the importance of making informed health decisions. With reports of serious health issues due to fake Botox in several states, this episode highlights warnings from experts, like board-certified dermatologist Mara Velez Weinstein, about the risks of bargain procedures. It emphasizes the necessity of verifying the credentials of healthcare providers and the authenticity of Botox products to ensure safety. It’s a crucial reminder to trust only licensed professionals to administer cosmetic injections and to avoid deals that seem too good to be true.
Quick Takes
- Fake Botox treatments led to serious health issues and hospitalizations across New York and eight other states earlier this year.
- Unlicensed individuals may use counterfeit products for profit and offer procedures at home or at “Botox parties,” reflecting unauthorized and possibly unsafe practices.
- Only licensed healthcare professionals can legally administer Botox in North America; verifying credentials and authenticity of the Botox is crucial for ensuring safety.
Episode Transcript
Today is November 11th, Remembrance Day, and as we honor those who served, let’s also remember to stay vigilant in our personal choices concerning health. If you’re considering Botox, there’s a critical alert: earlier this year, fake Botox treatments led to serious health issues, even hospitalizations, across New York and eight other states. The CDC and FDA are investigating cases that presented with botulism-like symptoms after receiving counterfeit injections.
Mara Velez Weinstein, a board-certified dermatologist from UR Medicine, warns against bargain Botox. Unlicensed individuals may learn techniques from social media and use counterfeit products for profit. If you encounter prices under $10 per unit, or offers of procedures at home or at “Botox parties,” be cautious. These scenarios often point to unauthorized and possibly unsafe practices.
Remember, only licensed healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses under physician supervision, and physician assistants can legally administer Botox in North America. Checking credentials and verifying the authenticity of the Botox are crucial steps to ensure your safety. As Dr. Weinstein advises, if the price is too good to be true, it might be a perilous gamble. Protect your health by sticking to certified providers and products.
