What injectables cover
Injectables at a med spa usually fall into two groups. Wrinkle relaxers are a purified protein injected in small amounts into specific facial muscles. Dermal fillers are gels, many based on hyaluronic acid, placed under the skin in chosen areas.
Both are given by licensed providers where state law allows. Who may inject is set by state rules, so in Texas the provider might be a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or registered nurse, depending on those rules and any supervision they require.
A consultation comes first. The provider asks about your health and what you want to discuss, and decides what is suitable.
Who may inject in Texas
Who may give injectables is set by state rules, and they differ. Depending on the state, injectors may include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and, in some places, dentists. Many states also have rules about supervision, about who must do the first assessment, and about where injections can be given.
Injectables are given by licensed providers where state law allows. You can ask any provider: What is your license? Who supervises you, if anyone? How much training do you have with this product? Who handles it if something goes wrong after the visit? A licensed provider should answer without hesitation.
Before you fill in the form
The consultation request form on this site asks for your name, email, phone, the service and a short message. For injectables, a message like "I would like to ask about forehead lines" is plenty. You do not need product names or doses.
Keep detailed health information for the consultation itself. Before that visit, write down your medicines, allergies and past injectables, and think about any upcoming events. Sending a request does not book anything. A provider in or near El Paso receives it and may contact you, and you decide from there.
Questions about injectables
Can I have injectables while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Most providers do not give wrinkle relaxers or dermal fillers during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If either applies, or you are planning a pregnancy, tell the provider at the start of the consultation. They will decide what is suitable, which may mean waiting.
Do I need to stop any medicines first?
Do not stop a prescribed medicine without talking to the person who prescribed it. Some medicines and supplements, such as blood thinners, aspirin and fish oil, can make bruising more likely, so bring a full list to the consultation. The provider weighs it and decides what is suitable.
What side effects are possible?
Bruising, swelling and tenderness where the injection was given are commonly discussed, and less common complications exist too. Ask the provider to explain the side effects for the specific product, how they would handle a complication, and who to contact afterward. For anything that worries you, see a doctor.
A licensed provider decides what is suitable for you. Send a request to begin that conversation.
Request a consultMore consultation topics
Skin treatments
Facials, chemical peels and microneedling. Ask a local provider what each involves and which, if any, may suit your skin.
Laser hair removal
Ask a local provider how laser hair removal works with your skin and hair, how many visits they plan and what aftercare involves.
Ask about body treatments
Curious about non-surgical body contouring? Request a consultation with a provider in or near El Paso.