Choosing an Injector

What to look for when choosing an Injector

Botox and Fillers have become more popular over the years as minimally invasive treatments have become all the rage. With such a saturated market and Med Spa’s on every corner (especially here in Scottsdale), how do you know which place is right for you? We wanted to take some time to go over what you should look for before trusting your face to any ole needle.

Experience

When initially seeking out a new provider for injections, check for experience. Both experience of the injector and the experience that people have had with them. Thankfully nowadays we have outlets like Yelp, Google and Facebook to read reviews about the business we are considering. Do they have a 4-5 star rating? Are the reviews reflecting an experience you are looking for? How long as the injector been injecting? All important things to consider.

Education

Continuing education is a huge deal in the beauty industry as treatments and products are forever changing. By keeping up with continuing education it shows that the medical professional has a passion and drive for being able to offer the best options for their clients. Here at ZONA we do multiple classes and at least one convention every year to stay up to date with the latest and greatest service options.

Certificate vs Certification

While attending classes for certificates can be beneficial there is a major difference between a certificate and a certification. Certification means that the injector or medical professional has studied and been tested on subjects within their scope of practice to be certified. This certification means that they must uphold and maintain certain guidelines and keep up with education. For example, ZONA is very proud of our own RN Injector, Michele Hunter, who is 1 in only 6 people in the state of Arizona to be CANS certified!!

Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS)

As of December 16th, 2016, there are only 250 people in the US and Canada, 6 of those are in Arizona, who are CANS certified. The PSNCB (Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board) believes that attainment of a common knowledge base, utilization of the nursing process, and a high level of skill in the practice setting are required for proficient practice in the specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgical nursing. Certification provides professional recognition for these achievements. The Board recognizes the value of education, administration, research, and clinical practice in fostering personal and professional growth. Shout out to Michele Hunter RN for achieving such an amazing recognition!

State Nursing or Medical Boards

Finally, check out your state's board websites and double check the provider you are about to see. You never know what could be hiding in the details of their license. Reviews are a great tool to use in decision making but reviews can be bought, fake or made up. Better to be safe than sorry. The state board sites will show you if they have a suspension or any other negative action against their license and why.Now for a little self-pat on the back. Michele Hunter is an RN and owner of ZONA Med Spa. She has been passionately practicing in the industry for over 20 years and has owned her own business since 2009. Michele maintains the highest credentials in her field by continuing education and belonging to several medical organizations. She believes that patient safety, customer satisfaction and results are what makes her one of the top injectors in the country and we are SO lucky to have her!