The Dirty Tricks People Play with Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers offer a safe, non-invasive, and highly effective method for helping people to restore lost volume to their skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, among other things.
But unfortunately, they also offer unscrupulous injectors a strategy for scamming unsuspecting clients.
We hate to have to call out our own industry like this, but here at Deez Skin Rejù, we’re all about transparency, and if we shy away from exposing this sort of thing, we would be doing a disservice to our clientele and protecting the perpetrators at the same time.
We don’t want to alarm people and make it seem like the majority of injectors are doing this, because that’s just not the case.
That being said, these kinds of dishonest dealings have become increasingly common, we’ve been hearing about them more and more, and we can’t stay silent any longer.
We pride ourselves on protecting the best interests of our clients, and ensuring they have the information they need to make well-informed decisions is part of how we do that.
At the same time, we also want to take this opportunity to explain why people who get treatments with dermal fillers from Dr. Dheshnie can expect superior results.
So, if you’re looking for dermal fillers in Vancouver, and you want to know what to watch out for, and why you should choose Deez Skin Rejù, then this article is for you.
Dirty Tricks Played with Dermal Fillers
As we said above, we don’t want to blow things out of proportion and make people think that every med spa is out to rip off their clientele, because that’s certainly not true.
But just like any other industry, there are going to be some shady characters out there who are willing to do anything to turn a profit, and we want to make sure people know what to watch out for when it comes to these kinds of treatments.
With that said, below we’ve detailed three of the dirtiest tricks people play when it comes to dermal fillers so you can stay safe and avoid getting scammed.
Dirty Trick #1: Dilution
One of the most common tricks people play with dermal fillers comes in the form of excessive dilution.
Oftentimes, dermal fillers need to be diluted, based on the unique needs of the patient, or the thickness of the filler.
But there are some injectors out there who are taking this to an extreme, and it’s not to meet the needs of their patients.
For example, Dr. Dheshnie had one client who told her that another local med spa had sold her four syringes worth of fillers, at $300 per syringe.
But normally one syringe of dermal fillers will cost $1,200, so Dr. Dheshnie knew something was up.
Her guess is that the injector was probably taking $1,200 worth of fillers, which would normally go in one syringe, and then separating it out into four syringes by heavily diluting it with saline.
For the injector, the price point is the same, but this trick allows them to convince unsuspecting clients that they’re getting the best deal in town.
That being said, it’s important to point out that you should be wary of any injector who advertises their treatments based on pricing because as you can see from the example above, you’re not really going to be able to get a legitimate deal on this sort of thing.
Dermal fillers cost what they cost, and no one is going to be able to get them for a quarter of what everyone else is paying.
Moreover, the rules of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia very clearly state that physicians should only be advertising to potential customers based on their skill set and/or experience, and not based on pricing.
So, if you come across anyone claiming to offer some crazy deal on dermal fillers, you should probably stay as far away from them as you can.
Dirty Trick #2: Downselling
Another common trick employed by unscrupulous injectors is downselling.
What do we mean by this?
Well, as we mentioned above, dermal fillers cost $1,200 per syringe, and that’s just how it is.
But for some people, this just isn’t affordable. And instead of being honest with their clients, some injectors will tell them that it’s okay to sell them half a syringe and then save the rest for someone else.
Dr. Dheshnie has heard horror stories of med spas that have syringes lined up in the fridge, ready to go, which they are not supposed to be doing.
Neither the FDA nor Health Canada has approved this practice because once the filler is opened and exposed to the air, there’s a serious risk of infection.
So, if you’re going to a med spa that does this sort of thing, you’d better hope you get the fresh syringe instead of the one that’s been sitting in the fridge for days on end.
Either way, you’d be taking a risk, and you should steer clear of any injector who says that this is okay.
That being said, Dr. Dheshnie would never do this, and she always makes a point of opening the sealed box and/or vial of filler right in front of the client, so they can see the entire process.
Dirty Trick #3: Upselling
Dishonest injectors are also known for trying to upsell their clients on dermal fillers.
Typically, this results in them administering much more filler than is necessary or recommended, which can be dangerous, and definitely won’t be conducive to providing the best results.
Dr. Dheshnie has had clients tell her that injectors have told them they can “fix their face” for $10,000, which is nothing short of grotesque, as no one should be putting that amount of filler in someone’s face.
Despite the fact that the fillers were being diluted, even the client we mentioned above was, in a sense, being upsold on dermal fillers.
She told Dr. Dheshnie that the doctor who performed her treatment actually injected all four syringes of diluted dermal fillers into the skin under her eyes. This is basically criminal in and of itself, as the skin under the eyes is very delicate, and you shouldn’t be injecting that amount of liquid in there, no matter what it is.
Truth be told, this client actually came to us because even a month after getting the treatment, it had no discernable effect on the skin under her eyes, and this was a dead giveaway, which made it obvious that the filler must have been diluted.
So, if an injector is offering to fill your face with thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of filler, or trying to upsell you on these treatments, it’s best to avoid them at all costs.
What’s Different About Dermal Fillers from Dr. Dheshnie?
When you get dermal fillers from Dr. Dheshnie, you’ll experience several distinct differences that contribute to the quality of her treatments.
Aside from just allowing clients to see the entire process and refusing to unnecessarily dilute the fillers, Dr. Dheshnie also makes a point of not using too much filler.
A little goes a long way, and instead of making inaccurate claims or trying to deceive people, Dr. Dheshnie will explain to clients, in no uncertain terms, that they may not be able to obtain the results they want in one day.
Typically, she prefers to start with a little bit of filler and then review the results in two weeks, when it’s clear whether more filler will be necessary, and this ensures clients will get a more natural look.
In addition, being a master injector and an anesthesiologist, Dr. Dheshnie is just really good with needles.
She’s incredibly precise, and as a result of her training, she’s also more equipped than most to deal with an emergency, if there ever is one.
So, if you’re looking for dermal fillers in Vancouver, and you’re not sure which med spa to go to, why not choose the best and go with Dr. Dheshnie?
Looking for the best dermal fillers in Vancouver? When you get dermal fillers from Dr. Dheshnie, you’ll experience more natural-looking results, and you can be confident you’re working with a doctor you can trust. Contact us to book a free consultation, or schedule your treatment today.