Before a filler consultation: product, site, risks and follow-up
Questions to ask after the photographs and price list. Treat an injectable cosmetic procedure as a medical decision and keep a clear record of the consultation.
Questions to ask after the photographs and price list. Treat an injectable cosmetic procedure as a medical decision and keep a clear record of the consultation.
Describe what you want, and what you do not
Write one sentence about the area that concerns you and another about changes you do not want. Someone else's photograph cannot promise your result. Ask a qualified clinician to explain alternatives, including not having a procedure. Give yourself time between the consultation and a decision. This question sheet does not recommend filler, a product or an injection site.
Ask about the product and site together
Different fillers and locations should not be treated as interchangeable. The US FDA describes filler injection as a medical procedure and notes that products may be reviewed for specific uses. Ask which product would be used, why it is proposed for that location, and its limits. Approval in one country is not approval everywhere; check the regulator and clinician in the country where treatment would take place. Source: View source: www.fda.gov
Discuss serious risks separately from temporary effects
FDA information describes bruising and swelling as well as the risk of accidental injection into a blood vessel, which can cause tissue injury, vision problems including blindness, or stroke. A procedure being described as quick does not remove the need for a risk discussion. Tell the clinician about medical history, allergies, medicines and earlier procedures. This article provides no instructions for self-injection or using products bought online.
Know how to obtain urgent help
Before any procedure, record the follow-up contact, out-of-hours arrangements and review plan. FDA guidance calls for immediate medical attention for unusual pain, vision changes or white, grey or blue skin near an injection site during or shortly after treatment. Do not spend time only sending photographs and waiting for a reply when such changes occur. Appropriate assessment and treatment require a medical professional.
Keep answers, not only a quotation
Separate the product name, proposed site, treating clinician, expected change, limitations, risks, charges, review schedule and contact arrangements in your notes. Ask for unfamiliar terms to be explained in plain language. A low price or a limited-time offer cannot answer those questions. Consider whether you understand the answers before making a decision.
The scope of this resource
Sources checked on 27 October 2026. This is an editorial consultation-preparation note based on FDA consumer safety information, not an assessment of suitability or a procedure guide. FDA documents describe the US regulatory system. Local authorization, individual risk and treatment plans must be checked with the relevant regulator and local medical provider. The article has not received clinician review.
