What are Botox Parties?

Botox parties are social gatherings where you can mingle with your girlfriends and even boyfriends while having a Botox procedure done. Usually organized in a non-medical setting, Botox parties are intended to normalize the affair.

There is nothing wrong with hosting or attending a Botox Party as long as the Botox is being administered by qualified medical practitioners such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial surgeons and such like. A nurse is also quite capable of conducting the injectable treatment under the guidance of a licensed physician.

Pros and Cons

Botox Parties, though, are often looked down upon by many practicing medical professionals for being unethical. They believe that administering a medical treatment outside the safety of a medical environment can prove to be risky. Add to that, the alcohol that may be available at these parties cloud up the judgment of the individual opting for the treatment. He/she is not in a position to consent really under the influence.

Then again, these events have their own share of pros. For one, those attending don’t need to book prior appointments as they’d have had to at a Botox clinic. Two, having the treatment in a homely environment lessens the fears one may be subject to due to the needles involved. Three, you have your friends and family in numbers around you for support. You may think it’s a win-win.

Alcohol intake thins your blood and this increases chances of bruising when injected. So if you happen to be drinking at your Botox Party, you can expect a fair bit of bleeding and bruising. The physician who’s treating you at these events will most likely have you sign an agreement waiving off all their responsibility for carrying out the procedure on you. Also, you can never vouch for the authenticity of the products they are using. Plus, the physician could do significant damage to you if they happened to inject your artery by mistake. So, how much of a win is it?

In Summation

To start off, it is convenient and also quite affordable. However, if injected incorrectly Botox could lead to severe side-effects which would be easier to mitigate in a clinical setting than treating at home. The medical industry is fractured over its judgment on Botox Parties. Most seem to disapprove of the practice. Individuals at Botox Parties do not get ample time for consultation before getting the treatment. The physicians rarely have an idea of their medical history or medicinal intake and aren’t able to assess whether the treatment is a good idea for them. It is all quite rushed.

Phoenix Medical Clinic offers Botox treatments and also organizes Botox Parties on request. Only experienced and trained physicians are sent to perform their treatment at these parties. There is nothing wrong with having your Botox treatment in a social setting if you’re not very finicky about not having your confidentiality. It is a good idea to leave the alcohol be, if possible. You will be more present and aware while having your Botox treatment that way. Contact Phoenix Family Medical Clinic for more details and information on safe and effective use of Botox Parties.

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