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Who Can Inject Botox?
i would imagine botox injections need to be done by doctors, but i keep hearing about nurses and others doing it...isn't botox a medical treatment that requires a doctor to administer it? who is best qualified to do botox shots?
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Who SHOULD inject Botox?
The question really ought to be who should inject Botox. The laws vary from state to state as to who is allowed to inject and with what amount of supervision, but Botox is a powerful neurotoxin that can cause significant problems that don't readily resolve. As a controlled substance, injectors should be physicians or under the direct supervision of physicians when injecting. Beware of places where an MD has put their name on a medical spa, but is never seen in person. ...
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Who can inject Botox
Botox can be injected by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or registered nurse depending on what state you reside in. Different states have different regulations in regards to that state's medical board. Just make sure to whomever you choose for Botox injections that they have been properly trained, licensed, and advanced certified with a lot of experience in Botox.
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Botox or Dysport should be performed by trained aesthetic physicians
The most important criteria in selecting a physician or any professional for cosmetic procedures is does the person have the expertise to minimize complications and if a complication were to happen, does the person know how to treat it. You are better off getting consultation from a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
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Botox is a purified protein and it is incredibly safe...
Botox is a purified protein and it is incredibly safe with a 20-year track record. Getting the best results from Botox requires enough of the agent in just the right places. So Botox injections are highly technique dependent.
Does this mean you should avoid your family doctor who recently started offering Botox treatments and only go to a general plastic surgeon, otolaryngologist, dermatologist, or fellowship-trained eye plastic surgeon? The answer is maybe.
These are the subspecialists with...
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Botox and credentials
In seeking to get a medical procedure performed it is always best to consult a board certified physician/dermatologist who understands facial anatomy and has experience doing the procedure. You should use the same standards you would use with any other medical procedure to get the best care.
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Legality of Botox injectors
The laws determining who is allowed to inject neurotoxins and fillers varies from state to state.
In Florida, where I practice, the law states:
Botox must be performed by a Physician, a Physician Assistant under supervision, or an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner working under a protocol signed by a Physician.
In the state of Florida, it is forbidden for an RN to inject Botox or fillers.
What is much more important is that the individual...
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Who Can Inject Botox?
Anyone can inject Botox but should they do so. It is better to go with an experienced injector such as a board certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist.
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Who can inject botox?
Botox is considered a treatment/medication. This can legally be delegated to a nurse, as long as the MD has done the health and history for the patient, and give an appropriate recommendation as far as treatment, along with following other protocol (for every state it is different).
As long as the person has proper training and experience then either nurse or MD can both administer Botox safely. The best way to find this out is to simple ask what kind of training they've had, how...
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Have Botox and Dysport injected by a doctor
Although a variety of non-physicians currently inject Botox, I feel that physicians who are well-versed in facial anatomy are better qualified.
One key problem is that many non-physician injectors follow a standard template when performing injections. Unfortunately, not every patient's facial muscle anatomy and wrinkle lines follow the standard template. The ability to customize injection sites, dosages, and type of botulinum (Botox versus Dysport) allows more latitude in reducing facial...
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Who should inject Botox
In New York, any licensed physician can inject Botox. However, you should receive your treatments from a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Botox may seem like a simple treatment, but it is a medical procedure and like all medical procedures it has risks. A board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon will have the best understanding of anatomy and physiology to provide you with the safest treatment.
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