Why you should avoid the cheap cosmetic injector.
- Dr Sophie Gaskell
- Jun 13
- 3 min read
Ever wondered why there are some injectors out there offering cosmetic treatments at cut throat prices?
So picture this
You're looking to have treatment, and you want to get the best treatments for the best possible price right? You come across a practitioner whose prices are just too good to be true. So, you do a little bit of snooping - you compare prices.... and check social media accounts.
They claim to be
'Fully qualified'
An 'advanced aesthetic practitioner'
They have thousands of instagram followers and Z'list celebrity endorsers. This person is perfect .... right?
This should be literally hurling red flags at you, and to understand why, you need to know why cosmetic treamtents cost so much. Now I'm NOT saying you need to go out there and find the nmost expensive practitioner, but you certainly need to be cautious with the ones who are cheaper than the 'norm'
COSMETIC INJECTABLES SHOULD BE REASSURINGLY EXPENSIVE
What you are paying for - why you SHOULD avoid the cheap injector
Training
Not every practitioner has the same background, nor do they have the same qualifications. Take medic injectors for example; They will have been through a miniumum of 5 years of basic medical training - gaining for example BMBS, BDS etc. Then consider what further training they have done in the field of aesthetics - for exmaple those who have received the gold stnadard qualificaiton of 'Level-7' which is equivalent to a masters degree. Qualifications are expensive, and this will be reflected in the prices the practitioner charges.
Did you know that on average, an 'appropriate' level of training can cost over £10k?
Indemnity and regulation
Having insurance is mandatory for any injector.... well, you'd think it was, but sadly there is little regulation in the aesthetics industry in the UK.
There will be some lay injectors out there who are unregulated and practice without insurance, which leaves you fairly helpless in the event of a catastrophic complication. Take some reassurance and safety in the knowledge that your injector is not only INSURED, but in the case of Medic injectors, FULLY REGULATED. That is to say, they are constantly under the scrutiny of the General Medical or Dental Councils.
Insurance and regulation costs money - so naturally, it will be reflected in the cost of treatment.
The good stuff is expensive
Good (and legitimate) product, sourced from a regulated and reputable pharmacy is expensive - So you cannot get it for dirt cheap prices! The price of the product is a direct reflection of the amount of research, technology and innovation that has gone into its production. And.. reputable pharmacies (which are regulated) will only supply products from legitimate sources - These costs all add up!
Did you know that technically 'anyone' can buy dermal filler, and there are a ost of 'on-line' companies selling questionable products to any Tom, Dick and Harry (... or Katie!)
The problem with cheap or unregulated product
Why you should avoid the cheap injector
Cheap Toxin
Legit Toxin is expensive for the injecto to buy, so if the prices are dirt cheap, the toxin is likely to be dirty! There are also some products circulating out there which, although licensed for use in countries such as Korea, are in fact illegal in the UK. Bad toxin can result in a host of provvlems, including abscesses, poor result and permanent scarring!
Cheap Filler
Good preparations (read expensive) of dermal fillers are less likely to cause complications such as gramuloma and delayed onset nodules complared with lesser brands, because they are (almost) free form foreign proteins
Cheap and untested products that are available through the internet or online foreign pharmacies should NOT be used. Did you know that you are more likely to experience a complication with unregulated (read cheaper) products?
Useful questions you should be asking!
Is the product a reputable brand (such as Teoxane, Restylane, Vivacy abnd Juvederm?
Is the product licensed for use int he UK?
Was the product sourced from a reputable and reuglate pharmacy (not a foreign online supplier)?
Is the practitioner regulated, insured and adequately trained?
Dr Sophie Gaskell BDS PGDip (Aesth Med)
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