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Is Botox Injection at a Beauty Salon Legal in California?

asked 2 years ago by lori poppins in 92672
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Question viewed 728 times
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Thinking about going to my beauty salon to have Botox done, but want to make sure it is legal to administer by a legal doctor in a beauty shop in the state of California. Thanks!

3 answers to Is Botox Injection at a Beauty Salon Legal in California?

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Is it legal in California?

Dear Lori Why, oh why? You know its not right or you would not have emailed us! There is of course something wrong if a doctor can't be successful practicing aesthetic medicine in the actual office, where you can be properly examined, photographed and treated in a clean environment. Will the person doing the treatment at this hair salon actually be a licensed physician? Or will it be one of the aestheticians doing the treatment? In Los Angeles, there are a number of nurses who... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox injection at a beauty salon.

With so many reputable, well-trained physicians in California who practice aesthetic medicine, I am not sure why you would consider entrusting your care to a beauty salon. You could try, however, looking up this doctor on the Medical Board of California's website. He/she could very well be a board certified facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist; on the other hand, you would certainly want to know if you were dealing with a podiatrist, radiologist or someone who is completely... more
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
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Your Concern Is Misplaced

The legality of the license status of the physician performing the injections should be the worry of the beauty salon and the physician. You should be more concerned whether this is an appropriate place to perform a medical procedure. If I were you I would also be think twice regarding the qualifications of the physician. What type of physician would degrade his professional stature by performing injections in a beauty salon? Would you honestly feel comfortable in the hands of such a... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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