I see a lot of Botox correction cases. Someone went somewhere cheap, or somewhere fancy but careless, and now they’re sitting in my chair with a droopy eyelid or a surprised expression they didn’t ask for.
It’s always the same story: “I didn’t know what questions to ask.”
So here’s what I’d want my sister to know before getting Botox anywhere.
Actually Look at Their Work
Not the stock photos on the website. Not the perfectly lit professional headshots. Ask to see before-and-afters of their actual patients.
What you’re looking for: do the results look natural? Can you still see some movement in the after photos? Do the patients look like themselves, just more rested—or do they look like different people?
If an injector can’t show you their own work, that tells you something.
Ask About Their Training
In Arizona, RNs, NPs, PAs, and physicians can legally inject Botox. But legal authority and actual skill are different things.
The questions that matter:
- How long have you been doing this?
- Where did you train?
- Do you do continuing education?
An injector who’s done 50 foreheads will have better technique than someone who’s done 5, regardless of what letters are after their name. Experience compounds.
Watch for the Upsell
A good injector will sometimes talk you out of things. “Your forehead lines are actually fine—let’s just do your crow’s feet today.” “That’s not a Botox problem, you might want to consider filler instead.”
A bad injector agrees with everything you want and then adds more. “Yes, and have you thought about your lip lines? And your neck bands? And your chin?”
If you leave the consultation with a treatment plan that costs twice what you expected, something’s off.
The Consultation Should Feel Like a Conversation
Not a sales pitch. Not a checklist. An actual back-and-forth about what you’re seeing in the mirror and what’s realistic to expect.
I learn more from listening to someone describe what bothers them than from looking at their face. “I hate how angry I look in photos” is valuable information. “I want 25 units in my forehead” is not—it tells me someone read something online but hasn’t had a real conversation with an injector.
Ask What Happens If You’re Unhappy
This is the question that separates good practices from sketchy ones.
A reputable injector will have a clear policy for touch-ups. They’ll tell you upfront what happens if something doesn’t look right—whether minor adjustments are included or if there’s a small fee for additional units.
If the answer is “all sales are final” or some version of “well, Botox is temporary so just wait it out”—leave.
The Groupon Question
Groupons and deal sites aren’t inherently bad. Some good injectors use them to fill slow days or attract new patients.
But deep discounts require volume to be profitable. Volume requires speed. Speed means less time per patient, less attention to detail, and more “cookie cutter” treatment plans.
If you find a deal that seems too good, ask yourself: what’s being sacrificed to hit that price point?
Trust Your Gut
You know when someone’s not listening to you. You know when you’re being sold to. You know when something feels off about a place.
Those instincts exist for a reason. Botox isn’t permanent, but it does last 3-4 months. You don’t want to spend that time regretting a choice you made because you talked yourself out of a weird feeling.
I do free consultations because I think you should be able to ask questions without committing to anything. If we’re a good fit, great. If you want to keep looking around after we talk, also fine.
Schedule a consultation or text me at 480-933-2328.