FAKE credentials are taking over aesthetics… (you need to know this)

[@christinealton350]

Our local Lazer clinic was opened by an eye doctor and you guessed it, hired a nurse from the ER. She's giving Lazer treatments who was trained by the eye doctor working on patients after just 9 months of training. I had some treatments there and I can tell you, neither the doctor or nurse could not work the machine properly. Very scary definitely the wild West!! Thank you for helping all of us to navigate 🎉🎉

[@clarisaantiagingdermatology]

GREAT VIDEO! A lot of aestheticians claim to be a Master Aestheticians. First of all, what is a Master Aesthetician? Also, they claim to be board certified in aesthetics. Every time I watch these individuals claiming to have all these certifications, it is really annoying and very alarming. My self I had my dermatology studies in France for about 8 years, plus I go to France every year to receive extra updating training in anti-aging procedures and information that is very necessary and useful to apply in my medical profession.

[@derpicorn7945]

In the US, master esthetician is an advanced license that some states have. It requires more hours and training than an esthetician license.

[@thewalletwarrior]

I wouldn’t worry about negative comments keep doing your thing! 🙌

[@YasminA-jm9zs]

That’s crazy. This information is greatly appreciated.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Glad it was helpful! Spread the word 🙏🏼❤️

[@DudeNamedJeffery]

I can’t speak for anyone else but me personally, I can’t thank you enough for all of your videos 😊

[@OceanluvOC]

My doctor is double board certified in facial plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery. He isn’t a fan of threads and says he sees patients on a weekly basis due to complications and infections. So many med spas are doing threads and injections at discount prices. My doctor takes time examining my facial structure when doing injections and his work is natural and impeccable. Friends of mine that buy bargain priced Botox and fillers at med spas have all had issues and supposedly a well trained nurse did the injections. I’m sure some nurses are trained and do a good job but I’ll stick to a facial plastic surgeon or board certified dermatologist when it comes to my face. Thank you for the useful information! I see Dr. Rajani isn’t trained the way he professes to be which is disappointing 🙄

[@sarahthomson3639]

Thank you for what you do. There's no way the average person would know any of this. And, the work to figure it out and understand it would be a shit ton of effort.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Exactly’ There is no way a person not in the medical field would know this. This happened even to my own mom. That is why i’m trying my best to educate you guys to protect yourselves as things get more and more out of control in this under regulated industry

[@fab1204]

Video suggestion: Can you do a video explaining peptides please? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@medredcorrect]

Love this --&& All Your Videos! At your suggestion I asked my Botox person if the laser device at the office was original or purchased refurbished. She seemed taken aback at my question. I definitely want a laser treatment on my eyes and I will make an appointment to see YOU! I live near Lake Tahoe so I will make it work despite the distance.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Just know what to ask the provider to protect yourself and you’ll be good 👍🏼 Don’t be afraid to challenge your provider before they touch their face. It’s the only way to weed out providers who are not formally trained and just in this industry to make money when crossing over from another field and are trying your cut corners. TRUST

[@LizetteBetancourt333]

Sames..I can’t wait to see Dr Kappel. I’ve never had tbh et I was always scared of Groupons, which was really popular years back. And my dermatologist just did body checks e gave me scripts, etc. She said she did not go to school for Botox, so would never do. I wondered why she didn’t take a course, know because she was being honest. Out et in my travels, I saw many people with droopy brows or really high eyebrows. No, wasn’t worth it. Id go see Dr Stefani, be worth the money et the time. She’s smart, a sweetheart et genuine! Best to you! Safe travels.x

[@sarah.j.777]

I'm so grateful for you, I've learned so much from you 💗🙏 & it's true, after listening to your info I've discovered that so many med spas etc in my area are doing bogus services performed by amateurs.

[@sandrafarro4454]

Thank you for all your helpful information!! You have been providing me with great info-it has been giving me the courage to make a decision on what procedures to get and who will do them. A lot of folks out there in Medi-Spas are not licensed or experienced enough and I would never trust them with such delicate procedures. Thank you again!!!

[@YolieGirald]

Thank you so much beautiful! Awesome advice 🤩

[@DrStefaniKappel]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@Jasmine-in-my-mind]

I have seen this personally myself. There is an "aesthetics" center in my area and it is run by an ob/gyn that I went to many years ago. She was frankly horrible at her job as an ob/gyn. I'd be willing to bet she has no board certification in the true subspecialties mentioned here, but she does have a beautiful clinic in a posh neighborhood. *Edited to clarify: She is board certified in in ob/gyn.

[@kls6612]

Thank you Dr. Kappel for keeping is in the know!!

[@SARAH-tonin333]

I’ve gotten fillers a few times in the past wondering if the lady gave me all of the product or if it could’ve been deluded. I felt like something was off, but her credentials on the wall.

[@natalienetanya7401]

Thank you so much

[@NondeM]

Thank you for providing awareness

[@ItsAuliaAlyda]

This is also a problem in my country, so many general practitioners do aesthetics just because they did course in a year taught by local dermatology 😅 Oh and also some of them call themselves experts just because they were attending seminars overseas 😅

[@barkerjulius]

I recently read about people being infected with HIV from doing prp treatments at some of these sketchy clinics

[@hsandechick]

🤗 I appreciate you and your crusade!

[@libbylikewhoa]

The crusade! I love that terminology 👏👏👏

[@kribre89]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information and for looking out for us, Dr. Kappel!

[@kribre89]

Also, I recently mentioned to my provider that I enjoy learning from you and your videos. My provider was pleased to hear this... she knows who you are and said you are a great doctor. You probably hear this all the time, but you are widely respected across the country! Thank you for all that you do for us.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Any time! ❤️🥰😘

[@YourYouTubeCoach.]

I would love for you to do a video on your thoughts on how you think fillers and specifically sculptra might impact your skin or the collagen in your skin if you have a facelift down the road, does it make it more difficult?

[@DrStefaniKappel]

I can speak as a dermatologic surgeon and say that treatments that boost collagen like Thermage and Sculptra do not impact your skin or affect your candidacy for a future face lift down the road. It’s usually a fear mongering statement made by plastic surgeons who only want to operate on you. They don’t want you doing non- invasive procedures. They want you in the OR.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

CAN I HAVE A FACELIFT AFTER FILLER? #answers #facelift #fearmongering

[@YourYouTubeCoach.]

@@DrStefaniKappel thank you for your response! I’m actually scheduled to see you in June, can’t wait! This mom of 3 who just had a baby a year ago is in need of a refresh!

[@rgoob4045]

I must become just as if not more prolific in obtaining info, education, credentials verification and not just 'reviews' and other hollow assumptions in each specialty, surgeon and their techs, practitioners even referrals. Its like having 2 other full time jobs. I've been blessed with decades of my own education/research experience just to break even with engaging as a patient. Thanks for your video!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

You are so correct! Taking researching your doctor beyond yelp reviews and instagram pages. But worth it 💪🏼

[@rebekahraymond4412]

Really great information. Thanks.

[@LizetteBetancourt333]

Ty sooo much! Have great day! You are the best doctor, just for educating us on all of this. I think I mentioned in last video I went somewhere, et they could not answer my questions without cash up front. I understand a consultation fee but not without info on Dr(?)s credentials. So ty very much. x

[@JulissaReyes-h8j]

Dr Estefani can you tell us more which products to buy about and what procedures you need to tighten the skin of your face, thanks so much

[@elenagiordano]

Thank you so much for all of this info. Sooo happy I have found your channel, now that I am going down the rabbit hole of facial rejuvenation! In general, it seems that most offices have nurses operating the devices for laser treatments. One of the places I called about Thermage has an "aesthetic clinician" doing the procedure. It sounds like she has experience, but not sure that is a nurse ... is it legit to have someone like that do a Thermage or laser treatment? Should I ask for the doc or is that weird?

[@SARAH-tonin333]

This is so alarming. Watching this twice. Lost my money a few times.

[@teresariordan3397]

Thank you so much Dr. Kappel for this very informative video. It is clear to see your upstanding ethics in your career.

[@rosiepetals8488]

Thank you so much. I feel like I need to do a checklist and give them to my future cosmetic provider

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Absolutely. Put it in the notes in your phone and. e ready to ask your provider. My well researched patients do this to me and I appreciate it. And I’m proud of my credentials and they are reassured. Everyone is happy. ❤

[@sophi1964]

Thank you for this clarification!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

You’re so welcome!!

[@NatASMR_au]

New subscriber, already learning so much thank you. I read that Thermage is good for thicker skin, is there something else you recommend for soft, thin skin? Or is this not really a factor? 💕

[@libbylikewhoa]

I feel like this is a question that never gets answered though: when we ask our provider these questions, are they legally obligated to tell the truth?? I can ask people these questions all day and all night after doing research, but will they answer truthfully? Dr. Stef knows all of the esteemed colleagues bc she knows them and knows where they went to school, but the common person cant really know that for sure if these people can lie to our face about their training/credentials. I love stef and this is a legit question i have been asking for a while now

[@mariacardaropoli90]

Thank you for always opening our eyes! You’re the best!! Doctor do you moxie or clear and brilliant? Which is better? ❤❤❤

[@LizetteBetancourt333]

Hi..I’m so late.. glad I can see now. Was looking forward to this part 2! Ty my future Dr for rest of my life! ;) Edit in: OHMYGOSH YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL…ok must watch this! Ty so much.x

[@reneepulliam8423]

Thank you Dr. K 💯💯

[@DrStefaniKappel]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@aubrieghhudson]

Thanks, Stefani!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

You’re so welcome!!! ❤️

[@tammyjoread]

Is "board certified in laser medicine" through the American board of laser surgery and dermatological nursing real certification?

[@DrStefaniKappel]

What you can do is just google that program title and see what it takes to get a certificate. It may or may not be a crash course. Look snd see if it’s like a 2 year proctored mentorship program etc or if there’s a drop down menu where you “add to cart” and select the one day course you take to get your certificate

[@DrStefaniKappel]

how to spot FAKE board certification #aesthetics #safety #antiaging

[@bobasaurus508]

could you recommend a good laser provider in the NYC area? Love your videos!!!🥰

[@NondeM]

By the way, regarding your skincare line. The color science faceshield classic says it blends with all skin tones. I am black and have dark skin, will it blend on my skin? I want to buy it but I am afraid that it will leave a cast on my face since I am darker skinned. Thanks for your videos ^^

[@gothgirlatheart3545]

You are amazing I absolutely love your videos and I just got your eye cream:-) Stephanie, can you give me your thoughts about egg, white protein powder or soy protein powder? You’ve helped change my life. I am now eating very healthy taking the right supplements and where my sunscreen religiously. Thank you so much for being on KZbin. ❤❤

[@DrStefaniKappel]

That means everything to me. I am so glad ❤️ As far as egg whites and protein powder, I would try it out and see how your body handles it. Some people are sensitive to egg white proteins but you can see if you have and GI disturbances or you can do a simple allergy testing to see if you have any sensitivity to the ingredients 😊

[@LB-rc3nt]

Great expose" !!!

[@Cassiopeia823]

I had a nurse do my Botox when I moved back from Florida to Pennsylvania in 2011. She dropped my brows so bad that I haven’t had it again since then. My doctor in Florida was a plastic surgeon and never messed up my face. It always looked natural, normal. I believe Dr Stefani. She knows what she is talking about. I wish she could refer me to someone here cause I can’t afford to take a trip to Cali for Botox 😂

[@lizgifford]

THANK YOU! ❤❤❤

[@elikab7756]

Thanks for another great video! I have a quick question: what do you recommend for deep smile lines? My skin is young but I have deep smile lines and donno how to get rid of them except botox?!

[@brianamcgrady3798]

Love your videos! What are your thoughts on ThermiTight?

[@durhamsncllc]

Do you have anyone in the Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ for lasers you would suggest?

[@francyyy9]

Can you make a video on cherry angiomas? There’s very little information out there about them.

[@ihavetheromotedontyoudarep5494]

I would like to see Only board certified dermatologist like you should do Botox and fillers ! Galderma , allergan and merz be destroyed in less then a year

[@bnb0510]

Med spas are good for this. I work at one and while our injectors are PA’s and RN’s the owner does nothing to help with advanced education. She also has estheticians preforming sofwave treatments. She is racking in that dough though!!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Yes! The doctor “overseeing” the practice is usually off site and making $$$ while patients are getting complications and even dying. It’s terrible.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

SHADY MEDISPA things to watch for #truth #health #safety #aesthetics

[@jennifermarie8979]

Hi Dr Stefani! I've been waiting for this post to ask you a question. I've been getting botox for about a year. Once when I got botox, I felt a strange feeling in the outer edge of one of my eyes. I don’t get injections anywhere near my outer eyes. For reference, I get it to soften 11 lines and a tiny bit in my upper forehead to keep it smooth. When you explained migration due to watered down product, I felt so alarmed and remembered when my eye felt funny. I didnt call the office because it went away relatively quickly. I told the injector 3 or 4 months later when I went in for another treatment. She didn't not seem concerned at all. Does this symptom I've mentioned sound like it could be slught migration due to watered down product? I didn't notice any tosis of that eye. Just the funny feeling that lasted for about an hour. Please, do you have any thoughts you can share with me? I really value your opinion as an impressively educated provider in this field.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Yes it could be migration of the product if it’s watered down. where are you getting the actual injections? ie where is the needle actually injection the skin? the forehead or glabella?

[@jennifermarie8979]

Yes, she told me that 20 units is recommended for the glabella because my muscles were very strong and I often looked angry due to the crease between my eyes. Also, I got 10 units across the upper portion of my forehead to keep the fine lines from becoming wrinkles. I don't think I should have been feeling anything around the outer edge of my eye. I never considered it could be migration since my eye was fine. Your videos have opened my eyes. I am not going to book with that provider again. I would rather pay more and have someone who is qualified to do it correctly. Thank you so much. Who knows what you may have just saved me from!!!!!! 🖤🖤

[@DrStefaniKappel]

@@jennifermarie8979You are correct. Migration from the lateral frontalis muscle (the forehead muscle that is over the brow area could have migrated if watered down. You should ask your provider how they reconstitute their botox- it should be 2cc of preservative free sodium chloride for a 100 unit vial. if not it will migrate for sure. Also you can tell if there is a little nodule where the injection site was that lasts just a few minutes. That’s how you can tell it was NOT watered down ;) hope this helps. I’m here to protect u guys ❤

[@DrStefaniKappel]

HOW TO SPOT WATERED DOWN BOTOX #botox #answers #antiaging

[@jennifermarie8979]

@@DrStefaniKappel at some visits I definitely had the little bumps that disappeared on the way home. At other visits, no bumps. I can't remember specifically but I would be willing to bet money that the time that I did not have any bumps following being injected, is the same time that it was reconstitute incorrectly in order for my provider to stretch their product to save money. That really upsets me. What if it would've had a more significant affect on my eye, such as severe drooping and I ended up with one eye sleeping for 3 months, or something even worse?!?!! I would venture say that they probably do not reconstitute the product in the same watery way when they are injecting themselves or their loved ons. I will not be going back there. I really appreciate you answering my question. This is important information that helps me make better decisions when choosing a provider. I want a provider who cares about my outcome more than they care about sneakily improving their bottom line. "Wild wild west" is so true😕

[@geoffreybrowne5191]

I dont think this video was negative at all. Its the truth. Period.(Which its kind of in its own category). Maybe because it dissects some very unethical practices it may seem negative, but thats not on you. I'm an actor, and there's this sort of fear that persists that certain truths might upset people or something like that. Or might turn off our audience, or maybe it's something we think our audience doesnt want to see. But thats rarely the case in reality. Truth always is irrefutable and all there is in reality. Dont ever feel bad about telling the truth, even if its ugly. People arent going to stop listening.

[@shonniedenise1117]

I’m going to have my students watch this

[@DrStefaniKappel]

You definitely should. Spreading the word to protect patients seeking cosmetic treatments is essential in today’s wild west of aesthetics while it is still so under regulated.

[@luj20]

It is pretty bad out there

[@adinaperetz3608]

So sad

[@DrStefaniKappel]

It really is

[@MagnificentSails]

🕷️ What's the best and easiest way to get rid of spider veins ? 🕸️

[@mistiroberts1576]

Dr Ranjani comes to mind....... 7:06

[@DrStefaniKappel]

If u see “board certified is aesthetics” he/she took one of these unlicensed crash courses in aesthetics and is not truly one of the core specialities in aesthetics which is very misleading to patient and subscribers. There is nothing wrong with that but the fact they’ve not fully disclose it in my opinion is highly unethical.

[@marksuggs1478]

Yes, Defnitely. He is certified in Family Medicine. His KZbin video's are all on aesthetics, NOT Family Medicine.

[@bnb0510]

Had no idea he was internal medicine. 🥴

[@ayshapm7321]

yes, thought about this too, doing procedures that are not internal medicine. Am more careful in what I watch now and who to follow

[@XxLiveLaughToasterBathxX]

I’ve watched so many of your vids, how did you change your nasolabial fold so much? I haven’t seen a video talking about it yet. The difference in your lower face from 4 years ago is amazing.

[@Suzen_S.]

She did talk about it recently and I believe she had a lift there.

[@luj20]

👏🏼

[@krystalkim1234]

❤❤❤❤

[@ΔεσποιναΠαπαμιχαη]

Εισαι πανεμορφη

[@fab1204]

❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@sebumpostmortem]

🧛🏻‍♀️🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤!!!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jeantruman8479]

Hi, I love listening to the information on your channel. You go into such detail. Thankyou for that. It must be an American habit, I'm English, but when I know you are chewing gum and talking about a serious topic on your channel, it puts me right off, knowing you are concentrating on moving gum around your mouth. I don't mean to be mean but I can't watch and listen when I know you're doing that.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

I wasn’t chewing gum 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@DrStefaniKappel]

WIERDEST COMMENT 🤔 #haters #negativity #response

[@canesugar911]

That's okay. You don't have to watch

[@man-rr7yb]

hallucinate🤣

[@sewitseams5632]

She’s clearly not chewing gum, better get your eyes and ears checked out.