Counterfeit Botox | Our Cincinnati Botox Safety & Purity Standards

Dear Patients,

You may have seen the recent news about counterfeit Botox, which has been found across the country. It has also been reported right over the river from us in Kentucky. Counterfeit Botox is sold illegally from 3rd party sellers and is not distributed by the Botox manufacturer, Allergan.

I want to assure you that here at Mona Dermatology, we only source our Botox directly from Allergan. We also follow the strictest standards for Botox safety, storage, and reconstitution to ensure your safety and the product’s quality. 

For these reasons, you can always have confidence in the authenticity of your Botox treatments when being treated at Mona Dermatology. Should you choose to get your Botox treatments at another location, information is included below on what you should look out for. It is our priority to help you avoid the risk of being treated with counterfeit Botox .

Allergan’s Commitment to Safety

AbbVie and Allergan Aesthetics are the only authorized suppliers of BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) and BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) in the United States.  In partnership with public health authorities, Allergan has confirmed the security of its supply chain. They have also confirmed the safety, quality, and efficacy of all products it manufactures and distributes.

How to Spot Counterfeit Botox

Consumers can identify authentic BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic products via a tamper evident seal on each product box carton, the established name “onabotulinumtoxinA” listed under the brand name BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic, and the hologram of the word “Allergan” on the vial label. Details on how to do this are in the graphic below and available at BotoxCosmetic.com.

If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is! If a treatment is discounted deeply, it is possible that the Botox could be heavily diluted or counterfeit. Paying a little more to see a well-trained provider and receive real Botox is worthwhile. Most importantly, it could also save you in the long term.

Mona Dermatology Botox Safety

At Mona Dermatology, our quality standards ensure you will never risk treatment with counterfeit Botox. Upon request, we are always happy to show you the box or vial that your Botox came in. We encourage you to adopt this practice of checking labels when visiting other offices. This will help ensure you are not receiving a counterfeit product. 

Dr. Mona Foad is a national trainer for Allergan (the maker of Botox and Juvederm). She is an expert in safe storage, reconstitution, and injection practices and ensures that all Mona Dermatology providers follow the same protocols. Our providers hold advanced degrees and undergo extensive training for at least six months before seeing patients.