Learning to spot fake Botox products is crucial for the client and the person who will use it in a treatment, such as an Aesthetic practitioner. Being uninformed about fake Botox products can lead to a major issue.
In this article, we will explore how to spot fake Botox products comprehensively so that you are aware of how to get the correct and original Botox product, which will give you better results.
Why is understanding how to recognize a fake Botox product so important?
Safety, patient care, and accuracy are crucial parts of aesthetics and the medical industry, without practicing them, you can never lead a successful treatment and there is also a significant risk to patient health.
One of the major risks, when working as an aesthetic practitioner is not knowing the impact of fake Botox products and how to identify them, it can be crucial to understand the difference between fake and real Botox products as they both appear to be the same, which is obvious why. This is why at BBAIM, how to identify fake Botox products is a part of our aesthetic training. At BBAIM, we take patient care and treatment safety seriously.
Now let us get back to the point. Botox is one of the most common and popular treatments, and it holds a very significant place in the aesthetic industry. Using a fake Botox product, when it comes to treatment might seem like nothing but it is not, a fake product can pose a serious health issue like breathing and swallowing. It can also negatively impact your career and the reputation of your practice. This is why it is crucial to understand a real Botox product that will ensure you protect your practice and gain your patient's trust.
How Does Real Botox Packaging look like?
In each real Botox packaging, specific design elements and safety features are included which helps in identifying a genuine Botox product. Here’s how you can identify a real Botox product:
1. Allergan Branding
In real botox packaging, the Allergan logo is visible, which can be easily identified and seen along it contains neat and accurate printing, unlike the fake ones. Information regarding manufacture is also placed right below the logo.
2. Box Quality and Design
It is common for a genuine product to be made with good material, and so is real botox packaging that contains high-quality cardboard, the font, and text alignment that are used are exactly tailored to the brand image.
3. Lot Number and Expiration Date
A genuine Botox product contains a lot number, which is different for each product, and an expiration date that is visible on the box and the vial label. Carefully check these two, when buying a botox product. In the genuine product, it is ensured that the lot number and expiration date are printed in such a manner that it doesn't fade.
Understanding: How to Spot Fake Botox Products
1. Source Authenticity: Buy Only from Verified Suppliers
The best way to confirm that you are buying a genuine Botox product is by checking that the Botox product that is being purchased is issued by the authorized supplier. Ensure that your product is manufactured by Allergan. Another way you can confirm is by checking whether your supplier is reputable or not.
2. Pricing Awareness: If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is
By having a pricing awareness, you can also ensure that the Botox product you are getting is genuine or not, and in a manner to do this first you should observe competitor pricing, genuine Botox products have mostly the same price. If you feel like the product you wish to get has a lower price than it is normally then you should consider your decision. Getting a costlier genuine Botox product is far better than getting a cheap product that can impact your health.
3. Inspect the Vial: Physical Attributes of Genuine Botox
By inspecting the vial, you can also get an idea if this product is genuine or not. A genuine botox package has the following qualities and features:
Transparent Glass:
Botox product, especially the good ones comes in transparent glass which is made with good quality, whereas the fake ones come with poor-quality glass.
Amount of Product:
Authentic Botox comes with a good amount of products, which is in the form of (freeze-dried) powder, which is clearly visible from the glass.
Label Quality:
Fake botox products contain a label that is misprinted, whereas a genuine product contains a printing that is easily readable.
4. Product Consistency: Watch for Physical Changes
Another thing about the genuine Botox product is that after opening and using it, the liquid doesn't change drastically, such as it doesn't get discolored and there are no uncertain particles seen. If your product has any one of these signs, discard it immediately.
5. Verify with Allergan: Registration and Batch Confirmation
You can confirm the registration and batch by contacting Allergan. You can verify from them, as they have typically all the information related to the batch number, product details, and supplier’s legitimacy.
6. Training and Awareness: Educate Your Team
It is essential to train yourself and your team regarding the ways to get only genuine products only. Your team should be aware of the supply and administration of Botox, At BBAIM ACADEMY, during the 8-ITP (8 Intensive Training Program) to Open Your Clinic program we also include the foundation in Botox training, in which each student is taught about how to get genuine products and how to spot genuine suppliers and administration of botox so in the future when our students open their clinic they know how to protect their practice and ensure their patient's safety.