According to recent news, not all Botox is. Scared? Worried? Don’t be. I can help. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe when getting injected and what to look for if you have any doubts. 

After illnesses started to pop up in the injectable world, there have been a lot of stories in the news lately about fake Botox, including the New York Times reporting that fake Botox is more common than you would think. Time magazine also shares the symptoms linked to fake Botox illness. But I, Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co. can assure you you never have to worry about fake Botox at Smith and co. First and foremost, I always use products I order directly from Allergan or Galderma. Allergan makes Botox and Galderma makes Dysport. 

If you are using someone other than me and are concerned about if your Botox is real, check to make sure your provider is legit and orders directly from these companies at botoxcosmetic.com and dysportusa.com. You can also use their find a doc or find a provider search tool to double check. 

Another great way to check to see if they work with or accept the awards program Alle for Botox and Aspire for Dysport. This means the provider has an account with the product companies and is ordering directly from them. 

If you cannot find the provider listed on the search tool and they do not accept these reward programs, it’s likely they are not purchasing directly from the manufacturer. Consider it a red flag. 

It’s your right as a patient to ask any questions you feel you need answered. Here at Smith and co. I want to ease your mind about any concerns you may have, so just ask. If you’re looking for a safe and professional injector, then look no further. 

Interested in Botox and Dysport? Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co., can help. Schedule a consultation with me. Also, visit my other spot Collagen Project (just next door) for your VIPeel Treatment and Morpheus8. Reach out by calling 305-393-2311 or contacting mehere online. I’m also happy to answer any questions you may have via DM on Instagram atsmithand_co and collagenproject. And be sure to follow along to see my before and after shots.