{"id":38002,"date":"2023-05-17T02:01:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T09:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/?p=38002"},"modified":"2023-05-17T03:30:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T10:30:29","slug":"worries-about-the-safety-of-injectable-cosmetics-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/worries-about-the-safety-of-injectable-cosmetics-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Worries about the safety of injectable cosmetics in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_38003\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38003\" class=\"wp-image-38003 size-new-size2\" src=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_24461923_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What used to be exclusive to Hollywood&#8217;s reality TV shows is now available at your local convenience store for as little as $70.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In spite of the rise in availability, affordability, and popularity of cosmetic injectables, there are some who are concerned that New Zealand&#8217;s regulations are not strict enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What used to be exclusive to Hollywood&#8217;s reality TV shows is now available at your local convenience store for as little as $70.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In spite of the rise in availability, affordability, and popularity of cosmetic injectables, there are some who are concerned that New Zealand&#8217;s regulations are not strict enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less expensive than other areas, the lips are a popular place to get injections, with a temporary &#8216;lip flip&#8217; injection costing as little as $70.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the outcome was not what she had anticipated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My lips looked like sausages and it was horrible. After that, I thought, &#8220;Oh my god, what have I done?&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bella didn&#8217;t find out that the first doctor who administered lip filler to her didn&#8217;t administer it in the correct place until a year later when she went to see a different doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are no mandated ratios, so large chain pharmacies may have only a few doctors responsible for supervising a large number of nurses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One New Zealand physician says she sees far too many patients with allegedly &#8220;botched&#8221; procedures. After that, she will need to add the price of dissolving the filler and possibly redoing it if they so choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;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&#8217;s on the rise as more clinics appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several well-known Australian retail franchises have recently opened up shops in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone seeking medical care should probe into the practitioner&#8217;s background by inquiring about their education, the number of procedures they have performed, and their connection to the doctor who issues standing orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing patients&#8217; expectations before, during, and after a procedure is a major challenge for practitioners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian cosmetics standards have been under scrutiny for years, and the country has just introduced strict new regulations in response to these concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_38004\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38004\" class=\"size-new-size2 wp-image-38004\" src=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Each patient will be subjected to a mental health and body dysmorphia screening as part of the doctor's evaluation.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_203755520_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Each patient will be subjected to a mental health and body dysmorphia screening as part of the doctor&#8217;s evaluation.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor will conduct a mental health and body dysmorphia screening on each patient as part of the evaluation process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of terms like &#8220;perfect,&#8221; &#8220;hot,&#8221; and &#8220;younger&#8221; in advertisements for cosmetic procedures will be prohibited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will also be a waiting period between the consultation and the procedure, something that Bella did not have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ease with which one can go and get their lips, cheeks, or jaw done is somewhat concerning because of the potential risk involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Medical Council has issued a statement outlining the requirements it has for medical professionals who perform cosmetic procedures, whether surgical or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary aim of the statement is to guarantee the public&#8217;s safety by ensuring that only medical professionals with the requisite competence (knowledge, skills, and experience) perform cosmetic procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practitioners &#8220;should be very cautious&#8221; 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff training requirements under standing orders are not covered by the statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentox is a training program for medical and aesthetic professionals that teach them how to inject Botox safely and effectively, with minimal waste. 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