Why You Should Not Have Fillers Done by a Beauty Therapist

Lorna Jackson
By Lorna Jackson

Lorna was Editor of Consulting Room (www.consultingroom.com), the UK's largest aesthetic information website, from 2003 to 2021.


Cosmetic Doctor, Dr Mervyn Patterson has released a very useful infographic to explain the issues and dangers of seeking dermal filler treatments via un-medically qualified Beauty Therapists as compared to medically trained Doctors and Nurses.

In it he explains the different levels of training and competence between Doctors/Nurses and Beauty Therapists and their corresponding abilities, or not, to deal with complications and adverse events. Plus the regulation of the specialities.

Please see the infographic below.

Dermal Filler Infographic - Doctors& Nurses vs Beauty Therapists

If you want to read more, the experts at Consulting Room really know what they're talking about and have put together some Dermal Filler FAQs just for you. 

If you have more questions, you can use the Dermal Filler questions feature to talk to our panel of trained medical experts. 

If you're keen to get started with any of these treatments right away then you're in luck - those clever folks also have a list of trusted, accredited Dermal Filler clinics in your area.


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