Who is qualified to inject Botox?

Botox can be injected by any licensed practitioner. While it may be my personal opinion that certain types of practitioners are more suited to perform botox injections than others, the reality of the situation is that botox can be injected by nurses in most states, physician assistants, and all physicians.... more

Best people who are qualified are those who know what they're injecting. Dermatologists, ophthalmologists and plastic surgeons are the ones who use it the most and know the underlying anatomy. It is always a safe bet to have them perform the injections for you. I would steer away from non-MD injectors. It is... more

Thefollowing board certified medical specialties are appropriate to administer Botox or Dysport: Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology. I would recommend only physicians that have had extensive experience administering Botox. I do not recommend non-physicians to administer Botox or Dysport. 

From time to time, there has been mention of Botox having caused death. The majority of these cases were being treated for Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders. The doses being injected were given during a scientific study and were massive by cosmetic standards. Just to give you an example, the... more

There are many medical practices offering Botox and feelers injections. Before making a decision about choosing one practice above the other, you should research and seek the best in your area. It is always safe to go with the experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. There are many resources to help you... more

You ask who is qualified to inject Botox.  The product is sold to any doctor, even dentists are using it.  So it goes deeper than who is using it and how much are they doing.  You could be doing something wrong for years and not know it.  So look for experts in skin and facial anatomy... more

The Botox Cosmetic website is a great source of information. It can also help you find a "Platinum Level" provider in your area. The "platinum level" practices generally use a lot of Botox, and that means a lot of experience. You should still ask questions about how long the... more

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... more

This is a great question!  I agree with my colleagues responses - obviously training, experience, and knowledge of the facial anatomy are important. There is one other point that needs to be made.  There is a growing problem in California (and probably in other States as well) with regards to the... more

As stated in numerous other comments, State regulatory agencies govern who can inject Botox and this varies state by state. However, I also have to agree that it helps to understand the complex anatomy of each area. Physicians and surgeons, especially have a unique understanding of the anatomy and physiology... more