Is It Alright if a Certified Licensed Nurse Injects Restylane?

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Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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6 answers to Is It Alright if a Certified Licensed Nurse Injects Restylane?

Nurse injector for fillers

Fillers can be injected to improve cosmetic concerns such as wrinkles. Restylane or Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and Fat Injections are used. The nurse that is doing the injecting could be much more experienced than the doctor who hired her or him. They might even do a better job than some inexperienced physicians. Whether they have a good understanding of the underlying anatomy and if they can deal with corrections, when necessary, is dependent on their... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

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Nurse injectors

AS others have said, the law varies from state to state. I do all the injections myself. I think the patients want the experienced hands of a qualified physician.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Certified licensed nurse injects Restylane

As Dr Aldea has pointed out, it depends on the state medical rules. Here in Florida it seems no one follows the rule thusly I see very poorly injected Botox and fillers. I believe ONLY a very well experienced and qualified doctor should inject.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

WHY would you WANT to be injected by a Nurse instead of a Doctor?

Depending on the state, nurses may be allowed to inject fillers (Juvederm,Restylane, Perlane etc) or Botox. In the vast majority of states, they have to do so under the "supervision" of doctors but the definition of supervision can be very liberal. (In some cases, the doctors can "supervise" off the premises). Personally, with apologies to all trained nurses, I firmly believe that injection by a well-trained plastic surgeon is superior to that done by a... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Nurse injectors for restylane are common but regulations vary by state and country

Dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm, along with muscle relaxers such as Botox and Dysport are prescrition products meaning that an order of a licensed physician is required. However, most states allow the injections to be delegated to a mid-level medical professional such as an R.N. In many areas the initial evaluation can be done by a nurse practitioner, so the M.D. does not have to be on site, but a clear supervisory relationship with the prescribing M.D. is required.... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

If you are in the United States, this depends on your state.

Be advised that many states permit registered nurses to do injectable treatments like BOTOX and Restylane. However, all states that I am aware of require a good faith examination prior to their nurse doing your treatment. The doctor needs to be on the premises. This means that when you see a store front with a "nurse injector" and a sign stating that there is a "physician director" but no actual doctor on the premises generally does not meet this... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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