Dr. Douglas Halliday, an ear, nose and throat doctor in East Syracuse, New York, was recently fined $20,000 for injecting patients with an unapproved drug that he claimed was Botox. Halliday has been placed on probation for the next three years and can only practice medicine under the supervision of another doctor.
Twelve patients received injections of this fake BOTOX® substance. Currently, there have been no reports of any adverse reactions to the unapproved substance in these injections.
Whether you opt for a major cosmetic surgery procedure such as breast augmentation or a tummy tuck, or simply prefer a more minor treatment such as BOTOX® or Restylane, it is important to understand that all cosmetic surgery procedures carry certain inherent risks. If not performed properly by a trained and ethical cosmetic surgeon, even a minor procedure such as BOTOX® can lead to serious complications.
It is important to always go to a board certified plastic surgeon for all of your cosmetic surgery needs. This will ensure that your surgeon has received the highest possible training in his field and that he adheres to state mandated standards of ethical practices. Your health is too important to risk on a second rate plastic surgeon.
EdMullin - Sharing Thoughts... says
We have to be careful for all the things that we want to do in our body just to achieve that “perfect beauty”, so first in the list are those plastic or reconstructive surgeons, know their medical backgrounds, have a background check there’s nothing wrong about it. Go for the certified ones before its too late.
Sasha says
Its horrible man.