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Tips for Choosing a
Cosmetic Provider With the start of a new year, you may also be thinking about new ways to care for yourself. If cosmetic treatments such as Botox, filler, lasers, or tightening treatments are on your list, choosing the right provider will be a critical first step. The board-certified team at Mona Dermatology shares their top tips for what to look for when choosing a provider, whether you are getting treated at their Kenwoodbased office or elsewhere.
The No. 1 thing to remember is that cosmetic treatments are still medical procedures. Oftentimes, we perceive popular treatments as easy to perform and risk-free. Serious side effects, including infections, compromised veins or arteries, tissue damage, scars, burns, pigmentation disorders, and more can occur. These side effects Adapted from the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
are always a possibility with any cosmetic treatment, but are much more likely when consumers visit untrained, unqualified practitioners. Just as you would for any other medical procedure, we recommend choosing an experienced and qualified provider to perform your cosmetic treatments.