Can a nurse do my Botox Cosmetic injection?

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A: Nurses and Botox

By Harold J. Kaplan, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

The question of whether or not it is legal for a nurse to inject Botox is addressed by each state's medical and nursing boards. So you should be able to find out from these state boards if it is legal in your state. Regarding safety and for that matter skill, it is very common for nurses (only Registered... more

A: How do you know if a nurse is a safe Botox injector, or legal in your state?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

You will need to check with your state's Department of Health. Each state has different rules. Another approach would be - WHY even bother? Instead, find out which Board Certified Plastic surgeon (www.PlasticSurgery.org), ENT or Dermatologist do their OWN Botox treatments. You will pay the same and not have to... more

A: Botox or Dysport injector

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Laws vary by state. Some states may only allow physicians to inject medications such as Botox or Dysport, as it's a medical procedure and not the same as giving a medication (like a flu shot). Other states require the physicians to be present, while a nurse or physician-assistant perform the actual injection.... more

A: Do you want a nurse or board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to perform Botox injection?

By William Ting, MD - Bay Area Dermatologic surgeon

Whether or not a registered nurse, nurse practitioner or a physician assistant can perform Botox or Dysport injection is dependent on your State medical regulatory bodies. A better question is would you want to make investment of your complexion in the hands of a mid-level provider or a board-certified... more

A: Check your nurse's credentials, licensure, and physician supervision

By Mark A. Codner, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Since there are different levels of nursing degrees, you may ask your physician or nurse if they are a registered nurse, certified nurse, or licensed nurse practitioner. You can also check their license through the state board, as well as any complaints. Even if nurse injectors are legal in your state,... more

A: In Florida, Botox cannot be legally injected by a nurse

By Steven F. Weiner, MD - Fort Walton Facial Plastic Surgeon

This is a question many medical boards are being asked. You must check your state's medical board for their opinion on this. I recently reviewed the opinion of the Florida Medical Board of Medicine and they declared injecting Botox as a "Medical Procedure." Therefore, only Physicians, PAs, and... more