How to Know Your Medspa Uses Real Botox®: 5 Essential Tips for Consumers – PR.com

Duluth,
GA,
January
29,
2025
–(PR.com)– When
it
comes
to
cosmetic
treatments,
Botox®
is
the
gold
standard
for
reducing
fine
lines
and
wrinkles.
However,
with
the
rise
in
popularity
of
injectable
treatments,
the
market
has
become
flooded
with
counterfeit
or
diluted
products
being
offered
by
less-than-reputable
providers.
Ensuring
that
you
receive
genuine
Botox®
from
an
experienced,
qualified
injector
is
critical—not
only
for
the
effectiveness
of
the
treatment
but
also
for
your
safety.

Dr.
Elizabeth
Littlefield,
Medical
Director
of
dermani
MEDSPA®,
a
top
25
U.S.
provider
of
Botox®,
offers
these
essential
tips
to
help
you
ensure
that
your
medspa
is
using
genuine
Botox®
and
why
it’s
crucial
to
do
your
homework:

1.
Beware
of
Providers
Who
Call
It
“Tox”
or
Other
Generic
Terms
One
of
the
first
red
flags
to
watch
out
for
is
when
a
provider
uses
vague
or
generic
terms
like
“tox,”
“botulinum,”
or
other
euphemisms
instead
of
calling
it
Botox®.
Botox®
is
a
trademarked
product
manufactured
exclusively
by
Allergan
Aesthetics,
and
reputable
medspas
will
use
the
correct
name
to
identify
the
product.

Providers
who
shy
away
from
using
the
trademarked
term
may
be
attempting
to
sell
you
an
off-brand
or
counterfeit
version
of
Botox®,
which
can
pose
serious
risks
to
your
health.
Always
make
sure
the
treatment
being
offered
is
the
real,
FDA-approved
Botox®
from
Allergan.

2.
Do
an
Alle®
Provider
Search
One
of
the
easiest
ways
to
verify
whether
a
medspa
is
offering
genuine
Botox®
is
by
searching
for
the
provider
on
the
Alle®
website.
Alle®
is
Allergan’s
loyalty
rewards
program
for
Botox®
and
other
Allergan
products,
and
it
only
works
with
providers
who
are
authorized
to
purchase
and
administer
authentic
Botox®.

If
your
medspa
is
listed
on
the
Alle®
site,
it’s
a
good
sign
that
they
are
sourcing
their
Botox®
directly
from
Allergan.
If
they
are
not
listed,
it’s
worth
asking
questions
about
where
their
product
comes
from—or
reconsidering
your
choice
of
provider
altogether.

3.
Look
for
the
Allergan
Seal
on
Their
Website
Reputable
medspas
that
use
authentic
Botox®
will
often
display
the
Allergan
seal
of
approval
on
their
website.
This
seal
indicates
that
the
provider
is
recognized
by
Allergan
as
an
authorized
distributor
of
their
products.

When
browsing
a
medspa’s
website,
take
a
moment
to
check
for
this
seal.
It’s
a
quick
and
easy
way
to
validate
their
credibility
and
confirm
that
they
are
using
the
real
deal.

4.
Insist
on
Seeing
the
Botox®
Vial
and
Lot
Number
Before
receiving
your
treatment,
ask
your
provider
to
open
the
Botox®
vial
in
front
of
you
and
show
you
the
lot
number
on
the
packaging.
Genuine
Botox®
comes
in
distinct
vials
with
clear
labeling,
including
the
Allergan
name
and
a
specific
lot
number.

This
transparency
allows
you
to
confirm
that
the
product
being
used
is
authentic
and
fresh.
If
a
provider
is
hesitant
or
refuses
to
show
you
the
vial
and
lot
number,
this
should
be
a
major
red
flag.

5.
Ask
About
Their
Status
with
Allergan
Allergan
recognizes
its
top-performing
providers
with
specific
designations
based
on
the
volume
of
Botox®
they
administer.
Providers
with
a
high
status
with
Allergan
have
extensive
experience
and
a
proven
track
record
of
delivering
authentic
treatments.

Dr.
Elizabeth
Littlefield
of

dermani
MEDSPA®
emphasizes
the
importance
of
asking
about
a
medspa’s
Allergan
status:

“As
a
top
25
medical
spa
in
the
United
States
for
Allergan,
the
only
true
maker
of
Botox®,
we
highly
recommend
that
clients
educate
themselves
by
asking
the
right
questions
whenever
they
are
considering
who
will
be
injecting
Botox®
into
their
body.”

By
choosing
a
medspa
with
a
strong
relationship
with
Allergan,
you
can
feel
confident
that
you’re
receiving
genuine
Botox®
from
a
provider
who
prioritizes
safety
and
excellence.

Why
It’s
Critical
to
Choose
Real
Botox®
Choosing
a
medspa
that
uses
authentic
Botox®
is
about
more
than
just
ensuring
the
best
cosmetic
results.
Counterfeit
or
off-brand
botulinum
toxins
can
lead
to
serious
health
risks,
including
infections,
allergic
reactions,
and
unpredictable
outcomes.
Genuine
Botox®
from
Allergan
has
undergone
rigorous
testing
and
is
FDA-approved,
making
it
a
safe
and
effective
option
when
administered
by
a
qualified
provider.

Final
Thoughts
When
it
comes
to
Botox®,
knowing
your
medspa
uses
the
real
product
is
essential
for
both
safety
and
results.
By
following
these
five
tips—avoiding
vague
terms
like
“tox,”
doing
an
Alle®
search,
checking
for
the
Allergan
seal,
verifying
the
vial
and
lot
number,
and
asking
about
Allergan
status—you
can
confidently
choose
a
provider
who
will
deliver
the
quality
and
care
you
deserve.