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It appears that Texas, like most states do not permit Estheticians to practice medicine by allowing them to perform BOTOX injections. Of course, the exception would be if the Esthetician was also a registered nurse or a physicians assistant. Under this circumstance, the treatment would need to be under the direct supervision of the physician. If you have additional specific questions, contact the Medical Board of Texas or the Cosmetology Board.
Every state has its own rules, but the bottom line is that we are injecting a known toxin into your skin, so you only want the very most trained and experienced physicians injecting you (e.g. dermatologists or plastic surgeon). Why risk your beauty and health?
This has been a big issue in the state of Nevada- the facts are that this particulatr practice, of having unlicesed medical assistants and aestheticians inject prescription medications may not only be dangerous, but illegal. I would recoomend having your injections at an established practice, either by an experienced md injector or by a supervised nurse, nurse practicioner, or physician assisstant.
You would have to ask your injector how much they are administering to you. Just ask your injector before your treatment.
Although BOTOX is used for downturned corners of the mouth, I prefer using Injectable Fillers to replace volume in the groove, and improve the appearance. I've attached a photo demonstrating filling the "marionette groove" for your perusal. I hope this helps, and best regards.
There are only 100 units of Botulinum toxin in Botox Cosmetic. Physicians often dilute with saline from 1 to 2.5 ccs per bottle. Some do more. The importance is the actual number of units of Botox given and the volume then Is different depending on the dilution.
Unfortunately, there will be a very fine line between the amount needed for flattening the muscle and the amount of Botox that might cause your lip to droop giving you an unwanted smile irregularity, drooling, speech problems and asymmetry.
This might have happened rarely, in the past, when very high doses were used. Speak to your physician to consider doing very small doses your first treatment. You don’t have to treat the whole area, and if you have your physician perform a smaller treatment, you might be happy with the...
Botox is great for the neck platysmal bands, no matter what your age. Keep in mind, however, that the results are not as good as a formal necklift. Try the botox and see if you like the results. They'll last for about 3 months, but a necklift can last 10 years! Check out some before and after...
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