Fake Botox, Counterfeit Injectables & What to Ask Before You Book with Erin Alonso
From Aesthetics Unscripted · 23:31
Show by Kim Laudati
Fake Botox, counterfeit injectables & what to ask before treatment: DermFX founder Erin Alonso, FNP, joins host Kim.Erin Alonso, a family nurse practitioner, owns six DermFX locations, is building a seventh in California, and still sees patients about a day and a half a week. She explains NP training, nursing’s focus on patient advocacy and safety, and how consistent standards and ongoing staff training build trust across generations.She warns about counterfeit professional products, including injectables, peptides, and GLP-1s. In her view, “cheap” Botox deals are not possible in the U.S., and she urges providers and patients to verify sourcing directly with manufacturers like Allergan. She also raises concerns about misleading radiofrequency studies.Her checklist for vetting a med spa: ask about complications, verify vendor relationships, confirm reversal agents are on hand, and make sure the clinic can manage emergencies in-house. She also announces an aesthetic school launching in November.
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