Who can inject Botox?

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A: Rules on who can inject Botox vary by state

By Richard Baxter, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

In all states, Botox is a drug requiring prescriptive authority to purchase; in other words, you have to be a doctor to buy Botox. However, most states allow the doctor to delegate injections to a licensed practitioner suxch as a nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant under the doctor's supervision.... more

A: Who can inject Botox in California?

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

In California, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses are allowed to inject Botox. If the injector is not a physician, the person must be using a standardized procedure and be working under the direct supervision of a physician.

A: Botox injections by MD

By William J. Hedden, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

When it comes to Injectables,such as Botox, in Alabama the Board of Medical Examiners regulate the injectables limited to physicians only. It can be different in other states as they have their own Board to regulate their own laws. BOTOX Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum... more

A: Who can Inject Botox?

By Carlos Wolf, MD - Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Any one can inject Botox, not anyone should. Just like anything in Medicine, experience counts. Any physician can inject Botox as well as supervised nurses and physician assistants. Well-trained medical personal who have had good training can inject Botox. A weekend course with minimal anatomical training is... more

A: Who CAN inject Botox vs. who SHOULD I be getting MY Botox from?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Practically anyone CAN inject Botox (...As long as they are "supervised" by anyone with a Medical License. Mind you the extent of required "supervision" is often purposely vague. Can I as a surgeon REALLY supervise an cosmetician in a spa across town while I am in my office seeing other... more

A: Who may administer Botox in California?

By Tammy Wu, MD - Modesto Plastic Surgeon

I am answering this question with regards to the Medical Board of California: Who may inject Botox in California? The Medical Board of California (MBC) states that physicians may inject Botox. Physicians may direct registered nurses or physician assistants to perform the injection under their supervision and... more

A: Botox is administered by a physician or nurse practitioner

By Randall Latorre, MD - Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon

As a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, I administer all injectables at my medical spa. It is crucial that the injector understand the facial anatomy and how to manage any problems that may occur. I believe that injecting Botox is an ART and having trained specifically in facial plastic surgery provides... more

A: Botox injected by a physician or other medical professional

By Jason Brett Lichten, MD - Columbus Plastic Surgeon

The answer is that it depends on what area of the country you are in. Different states have different regulations on what procedures a physician, nurse, or medical assistant can perform. In Ohio, for example, only a physician can inject Botox while in other parts of the country nurses may be allowed. For... more

A: a physician assistant can inject botox also

By Jonathan Hoenig, MD - Beverly Hills Oculoplastic surgeon

As a physician and oculoplastic surgeon, I have ben injecting Botox for close to 20 years. It is definitely an art and you have to be well versed in the anatomy and physiology of the related muscles. Having said that, Botox can be injected by a physician, nurse or physician assistant. I have personally trained... more

A: The most important thing about Botox is the person at...

By Charles Crutchfield, MD - Minneapolis Dermatologist

The most important thing about Botox is the person at the other end of the needle. I recommend a skilled board certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or ENT physician. You want to make sure that you are having the procedure done by a physician, not an assistant or a nurse. You want somebody who knows... more

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Los Angeles - Botox is a purified protein and it is incredibly safe...