Botox, Fillers, and PRP: Medical Aesthetics in Lebanon Explained
Beirut has long been a regional hub for cosmetic medicine. Today, that reputation extends from surgery into the medical-aesthetics space: Botox, hyaluronic-acid fillers, PRP, microneedling, and laser facials. The good news: prices are competitive with Europe and the Gulf. The bad: regulation of who can inject is weaker than patients realize, and complications do happen.
Who should inject you
In Lebanon, injectable aesthetics should be performed by a licensed physician — typically a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Nurses can assist under supervision, but the prescription, dosing, and injection plan are physician responsibilities. Be cautious of "aesthetic centers" where the injector's credentials are unclear; complications like vascular occlusion are medical emergencies.
What each treatment actually does
- Botox (botulinum toxin): relaxes muscles to soften dynamic wrinkles (forehead, crow's feet). Lasts 3–4 months.
- Hyaluronic-acid fillers: restore volume (cheeks, lips, tear troughs). Lasts 6–18 months depending on product and area.
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma): uses your own blood to stimulate collagen/hair regrowth. Evidence is moderate, results gradual.
- Microneedling and chemical peels: improve texture, scars, pigmentation over a series.
Vetting your provider
Ask: Are you a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon? What product brand and lot are you using? What's the plan if I have a reaction? Reputable clinics use only authentic, traceable products (Allergan, Galderma, etc.) — black-market fillers are a real risk in unregulated venues and have caused serious complications.