...And Why Do Prices Vary So Much?
This week we were asked this great question again a few times. We've touched on this in some previous blog posts but we'll review some key points again below!
The prices for Aesthetic Treatments can vary significantly, and there are several factors at play: Experience, Fixed Costs for the Injector (rent, overhead etc), Variable costs for the injector (types of supplies used etc) and more.
The clients who asked us this question this week were visiting us for PRP and Botox treatments so in this post we'll relate the cost of these procedures to one factor: The experience of the Injector(s).
The primary point we had our clients consider here is the experience and investment your injector is making in their business and their profession as a Medical Injector. It's a tough industry to get established in, and many injectors have to start slowly. We get it. Sometimes a supplemental income is needed during the transition phase. But if that transition phases becomes permanent...then this becomes a key consideration point when trusting someone to perform your PRP, BOTOX or Aesthetics procedures.
A question to ask your injector is if they or their team is working full-time in the industry, or is it simply a side gig/hobby? Often, deeply discounted prices come from those who have full-time employment elsewhere and do this as a hobby. While this is a great way to build a side hustle, it's a situation of buyer beware. Lower prices can come with lower experience and lesser quality supplies/products. Someone that isn't fully invested in this career, may not have fully invested in the training and tools to perform the procedures safe and effectively.
Many medical professionals also run complementary practices or businesses, each with its own specialty. At some point, this turns into a situation of you visiting a generalist. Is your Injector also running a family health clinic? Or perhaps also provide an array of laser hair removal procedures. These and many more services each require a degree of specialization and focus.
If your injector has a business next door, or pages & pages of services being offered, are you trusting your health to a specialist or hobbyist?
Here are some key things to keep in mind when choosing an injector:
Experience: How experienced is your injector?
Qualifications: What are their degrees and certifications?
Commitment: Are they full-time in the business, or do they have another entirely separate clinic?
Specialization: How many services do they offer? Is it one injector doing a wide range of services, or do they have specialists for specific treatments like PRP, Botox, laser hair removal, etc.?
The Elev8'd Difference:
When clients visit us, they are under the care of a Full-time Owner/Injector invested in their health and well-being.
Our lead injector, Rinku:
Has over 20 years of experience as a McMaster University-qualified RN
15 years as a Specialized Mental Health Nurse in Child Psychiatry .
She holds a Master's degree in Health Administration and is now a full-time injector.
On occasion Rinku is asked to lend her knowledge to teach the next generation of students for 2-4 hours per week (Conestoga and McMaster),
The rest of her time is spent working with clients and honing her craft. Her mental health expertise ensures clients get the treatments they need, with their overall health and well-being placed front and center.
Her MHA degree helps her navigate the ever-changing world of compliance, regulation, medications, and procedures.
She has also trained and supported many Nurses who are entering the field of Medical Aesthtics
Our Medical Director, Lauren:
Lauren, is a Nurse Practitioner involved in our day-to-day business with 10+ years of hands-on injecting experience.
NPs bring several more years of experience beyond their RN designation.
Lauren also runs her own practice in the Niagara region and is a Lead Trainer for new Nurses in Ontario
Our team of injectors also includes Nev. Nev is an Incredible Nurse and Injector who is able to use her decades of specialized Mental Health experience to ensure clients get the treatments they truly need.
We are also excited to announce that Rubeana Deol will be joining our team on a full time basis this fall.
Rubeana will be a board certified Nurse Practitioner
She has extensive experience in inpatient care, ER, and running IV clinics.
She's already actively working with the Elev8 team but will lead the way and be working with clients on their overall health (Functional Medicine)
With our decades of local healthcare work, we have established incredible connections with professionals you may need to support your overall health:
An incredible Pharmacist
A team of Dentists running 5+ clinics to better serve you
Several local primary care professionals
In house: Chiropractors, RMT's, Physios and Naturopaths.
So, when you come across a sale or deep discount, keep in mind that our team has:
Over 50 years of combined Nursing experience
13 combined years of Injecting experience
Three of our four nurses are also currently educating the next generation of Nursing Professionals.
TWO in house Nurse Practitioners
4 locations to serve you + mobile service in the Barrie region
The Elev8 team
