Are RNs Good Botox Injectors?

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by Ghezal in Santa Clara, CA

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RN's and Botox

Because Botox is a prescription drug, it requires the authorization of a physician so RN's who do injections are under the supervision of the prescribing doctor. They do not work independently. However, provided that there are clear lines of supervision and thorough training, a great many practices use RN's to do the injections with good results. In fact, an RN who works primarily in this capacity may be more experienced than many physicians who only do it as a part of their practice.... more

RNs can be great injectors provided they are well trained and experienced.

Registered Nurses can ge great injectors if they are well trained by experienced doctors and if they have a lot of experience. Nurses attending routine workshops and training with doctors throughout the year and work very closely with their supervising doctors can be great injectors. Always ask about their training and experience.

MDs, DOs, RNs and PAs can all make good injectors

Some RNs (registered nurses) or PAs (physician assistants) are good injectors and some are not. Of course, the same can be said about doctors - some are good and some are not. What makes a good injector? Someone with a good understanding of the anatomy, a good sense of aesthetics, who puts safety first, and of course, the more experience, the better.

Botox is a powerful medication- MD only

In my opinion Botox should only be administered by an experienced MD. Dermatologists are the specialists for the skin.

RNs as injectors

The most important aspect is to ensure that the injector is experienced and skilled. The next is that the injector meets the state's requirements. In Florida, RNs can not legally inject botox. Unfortunately, many medspas in Florida are not complying with the law or proper standards. Therefore, I would suggest that you go to a board certified physician for your botox injections.

Botox injectors

Although nurses and PAs can perform Botox innjections under the supervision of a doctor, I prefer (and I think my patients do to) that I perform the injections.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

RN's as Botox Injectors

We feel very strongly that training and experience determine competence and agree with Dr. Hoenig. We do have nurse injectors at our offices because they take great care with our patients and have been thoroughly trained to perform the injection procedures. Most physicians that use nurse or PA injectors understand that they are compromising their own reputation if procedures go poorly and so only allow competent individuals to perform the procedures. The practitioner holding the needle... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Doctors should be doing the injections

An RN doing Botox? Not in my office! I believe patients deserve the care of a board certified aesthetic (dermatology, plastic surgeon) physician.

Botox should be injected by MDs.

Botox is a very effective and powerful medication. Although it may appear easy to administer, Botox does have complications that require the attention of doctors. To avoid these publications in the first place, it is important to receive your Botox from experienced a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who has a great deal of experience with this medicine. RNs simply do not have the training or the knowledge of anatomy of the musculature or nerves of the face... more

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whoppiam2001 21 Dec 2012

Lets face it guys....RN's are better with a syringe than any doctor. As long as they are trained and know the procedure there is not reason they cannot administer the drugs. There is only one reason why Physicians are against it and that is they are protecting their territory and $$$$$.