Standing orders, which are comparable to prescriptions, are issued by doctors to ensure that injectables are approved and that nurses are held accountable when they administer them in a clinic.
What used to be exclusive to Hollywood’s reality TV shows is now available at your local convenience store for as little as $70.
In spite of the rise in availability, affordability, and popularity of cosmetic injectables, there are some who are concerned that New Zealand’s regulations are not strict enough.
What used to be exclusive to Hollywood’s reality TV shows is now available at your local convenience store for as little as $70.
In spite of the rise in availability, affordability, and popularity of cosmetic injectables, there are some who are concerned that New Zealand’s regulations are not strict enough.
Costs for derma filler, which is injected subcutaneously to plump up the skin in specific areas of the face, can range from $400 to over $1200.
Less expensive than other areas, the lips are a popular place to get injections, with a temporary ‘lip flip’ injection costing as little as $70.
Bella, a woman who had wanted to get lip enhancement for a long time, finally went to a store to do so. She only required 1 milliliter, which would cost her around $480.
However, the outcome was not what she had anticipated.
Bella complained that the nurse only gave her a cursory explanation of what filler was before administering it without providing any information about the potential side effects.
My lips looked like sausages and it was horrible. After that, I thought, “Oh my god, what have I done?”
Bella didn’t find out that the first doctor who administered lip filler to her didn’t administer it in the correct place until a year later when she went to see a different doctor.
In order for injectables to be approved and the nurse administering them to be held accountable, a clinic needs a doctor to issue a standing order, which is similar to a prescription.
However, there are no mandated ratios, so large chain pharmacies may have only a few doctors responsible for supervising a large number of nurses.
One New Zealand physician says she sees far too many patients with allegedly “botched” procedures. After that, she will need to add the price of dissolving the filler and possibly redoing it if they so choose.
It’s hard to tell exactly how many people have had a procedure done, but estimates put the number between 5 and 10 percent, and it’s on the rise as more clinics appear.
Several well-known Australian retail franchises have recently opened up shops in New Zealand.
The combination of loose regulations in New Zealand and the ability of large franchises to buy injectables in bulk at lower prices has resulted in a market where consumers need to be cautious.
Anyone seeking medical care should probe into the practitioner’s background by inquiring about their education, the number of procedures they have performed, and their connection to the doctor who issues standing orders.
In addition, it should serve as a major warning sign if customers are subjected to high-pressure sales techniques or otherwise pushed into making a purchase.
Managing patients’ expectations before, during, and after a procedure is a major challenge for practitioners.
Australian cosmetics standards have been under scrutiny for years, and the country has just introduced strict new regulations in response to these concerns.
Each patient will be subjected to a mental health and body dysmorphia screening as part of the doctor’s evaluation.
The doctor will conduct a mental health and body dysmorphia screening on each patient as part of the evaluation process.
The use of terms like “perfect,” “hot,” and “younger” in advertisements for cosmetic procedures will be prohibited.
There will also be a waiting period between the consultation and the procedure, something that Bella did not have.
The ease with which one can go and get their lips, cheeks, or jaw done is somewhat concerning because of the potential risk involved.
The Medical Council has issued a statement outlining the requirements it has for medical professionals who perform cosmetic procedures, whether surgical or not.
The primary aim of the statement is to guarantee the public’s safety by ensuring that only medical professionals with the requisite competence (knowledge, skills, and experience) perform cosmetic procedures.
Practitioners “should be very cautious” when considering whether to agree to a procedure for a patient who is in the midst of a mental health crisis, has a history of persistent body dysmorphia, or appears unable to make a decision or fully weigh the consequences.
Staff training requirements under standing orders are not covered by the statement.
However, a council spokesperson said that in light of recent events in Australia, the council is reviewing the statement and strategy it issued in 2017.
Dentox is a training program for medical and aesthetic professionals that teach them how to inject Botox safely and effectively, with minimal waste. If you’re interested in Dentox training, please contact Dr. Howard Katz.
You could also sign up for a live online or on-demand course, or go to a seminar at one of many locations across the United States. Visit https://dentox.com/live-courses/ and https://dentox.com/all-courses/ to learn more about our live courses as well as our online ones.
