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Who is Qualified to Inject Botox?

I'm thinking about getting Botox injections in my forehead but I don't know what qualifications/education pratitioners need to do Botox injections.

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3 Signs Your Injector Isn't Qualified

Listen as Dr. Julius Few, spokesperson for the Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety, describes warning signs to look for when choosing a cosmetic injectable provider. According to Dr. Few, anyone buying Botox or other cosmetic injections should watch out for providers who: Won't disclose which substance(s) they are injecting Won't openly discuss the risks and benefits of the treatment Try to pressure you into buying treatments you don't want Dr. Few also stresses the importance of... more

Botox & other cosmetic injections

There are good arguments on either side of this issue. My feeling, as a physician and surgeon, is that an adequately trained RN, is more than capable of providing safe and effective cosmetic injections (Botox & Fillers). I also feel that RNs should perform such treatments ONLY with a trained physician present on site. Although an allergic reaction is not a common reaction from Botox, it certainly can happen with fillers, as can other complications such as intravascular injection with... more

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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The important thing is first to recognize that Botox...

The important thing is first to recognize that Botox injection is a medical procedure, so it must be done by a medical professional. Some believe that it must be done by a medical doctor, or by a nurse under the on-site supervision of an M.D., but the truth is that there are nurse injectors who are extremely talented and experienced. There are no uniform standards for training, but it is best to make sure that it is done in a clinic setting, where it is clear who the supervising doctor is,... more

Nurses and Botox

Under the direction of Dr. Zubowicz our highly trained nurses who have had advanced training (and continue in advanced training) provide injectable service to all of our clients.

Botox, not who CAN, it's who SHOULD inject

States regulate who can and can't inject. Generally physicians and those under the supervision of a physician (i.e. nurses or certified medical assistants) can inject. Aestheticians can not purchase the product and can not inject in most states. However, the medical director of a spa will sometimes purchase the product and authorize the aestheticians to inject. This is risky for all involved. The bigger question is not who CAN inject, but who SHOULD... more

John Bitner, MD

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Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Board certification and experience essential for Botox injectors

In Los Angeles, the cosmetic market is inundated with medical spas performing Botox injection. Experience is key and the best advice is to defer to an experienced and board certified surgeon in your area. The technique of injection is very important in the overall effect of Botox injection. There are many nurse practitioners and nurses who can inject, but this is dependent on the state you live in. Always look at credentials of the physician's clinic you are going to for Botox. Ask a lot of... more

Who is Qualified to Administer Botox?

This is an interesting question and comes at a time when we are seeing doctors from many different specialties providing Botox treatments, and sadly, we are seeing many non-doctors and in some cases, beauty and skin technicians giving Botox! Botox is an amazing and revolutionary drug and, when used correctly and by properly trained specialists, is wonderful. However, when it is not used by properly trained and educated specialist physicians, it can cause severe adverse events and has even... more

Botox injections in Toronto

Botox can be injected by a trained physician or a nurse under a physician's supervision. Look for a reputable clinic and avoid 'Botox shops' to avoid potential complications. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Botox qualifications

Each state sets its own standards on who can inject. In Florida, it is a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practictioner. It is important to go with the requisite expertience and expertise.

Anyone with a medical license can inject botox

The rules vary by state but MDs, DOs can inject botox anywhere in the United States. In some states Nurse practioners are allowed to inject botox. As long as someone is familiar with the anatomy, it should be fine. Remember, botox wears off in 3-4 months so the risks are relatively small. There are small risks however and I have had to treat patients treated by surgeons, nonsurgeons and nonphysicians who have trouble closing their eyes after overaggressive botox. Granted... more

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A guy930 2 Jan 2013

My experience is to avoid cosmetic doctors ,those you want to transform your face rather than wrinkles. Botox is meant to iron out wrinkles but I think people in the cosmetic industry have that impulse to use Botox like a typical facelift solution and in the process they do too much without ensuring that the patient is really having wrinkle issues and in the meantime want to retain their original face. Caution droopy eyelids makes your really ugly wrinkles or not so check and think twice don't hurry and don't let the cosmetic person control what they want just state I Want wrinkles iron OUT , don,t try and change how I look! Remember its your face and your money,!!

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