Is a Nurse Practitioner Qualified to Inject Radiesse?

Thank you for your question. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses are allowed by law to administer injectable fillers in most states. As with physicians, your comfort should be determined by your interaction with the injector, your research on their experience and training, testimonials, and pictures, if available. Make sure to ask plenty of questions to the point where you feel comfortable with your injector regardless of their certification. Regarding Radiesse,... more

It really depends on which nurse practitioner and there really is no way to be sure of someone's expertise - you can ask to see photos of some results to get a better idea. In general, I recommend consulting with a physician in a cosmetically-oriented specialty including facial plastic surgery, dermatology, oculoplastic surgery. Good luck.

This depends on state and regional regulations and restrictions. Clearly, the advice would be based on knowledge of her experience, which may be difficult to judge. You may want to check her standing with her professional society, as well as references from other patients.