Is It Okay For An Aesthetician To Inject Juvederm?

In plastic surgery, like most things in life, you typically get what you pay for.  Like some of the other surgeons have said, it varies from state to state as to who can do certain procedures.  Instead of going to a less expensive provider who is just qualified enough, or even not qualified at all, I would recommend having your injections done by a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.  No need to take unnecessary chances with your health.

In the state of Florida, aestheticians are not licensed to perform juvederm treatments. Due to the multitude of issues that can arise from improper technique, I would recommend utilizing only an experienced and expert injector who is licensed to perform the treatment in your state.  The slight savings you may find with an unqualified injector is not worth the risk.

I do not know what state you are in however, here in California it is absolutely illegal for an aesthetician to inject anything!

I would highly recommend you go to a well qualified skilled provider (MD, PA, NP, RN)

Good luck. 

 

Dr. Grant Stevens 

You want the most qualified person you can find to inject Juvederm or any other facial filler.  Serious complications can result from injection by someone not familiar with the facial anatomy.  Facial plastic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform this procedure.

I will answer your query with a question back at you.  Regardless of the legality, why would you WANT an Aesthetician (or Gynecologist or Pediatrician for that matter) injecting your face? This is a very technique dependent procedure, so why not have a physician who is an expert in the face do this for you?  You may have to wear the result for a long time, so be discerning about who you choose!

In California, aestheticians cannot perform procedures that puncture the skin surface so injection of a soft-tissue filler would not be allowed in this state.

In my opinion your best method to prevent rare complications with a procedure is to select the person with the best training in the procedure. Any procedure, including Juvederm, has complications including bruising, lumpiness, asymmetry, infection, etc. To minimize these risks I would recommend that you see an experienced dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon, who has a great deal of training and experience in injection of soft tissue fillers. Good luck.

I don't know of any state where it is legal for an aesthetician to inject Juvederm.  You really want a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon doing your injections.  After all, it's your face!  A nurse injector in a dermatologist or plastic surgeon office is also acceptable.  Remember: the bitterness of a poor result always outlasts the sweetness of low price.

For facial fillers, I would recommend that you have it injected by the most qualified person you can find.  Unfortunately, I have seen irreversible results from fillers injected by injectors without knowledge of the anatomy and function of the underlying structures.  It is not worth having to go through that!  Please do your research and get it done right the first time.

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There are legal restrictions unique to each state that govern who can inject fillers. In Texas (my state), there is no provision in either the law or regulations governing aestheticians that allows them to inject a filler such as Juvéderm. If a physician chooses to delegate that responsibility, then he or she accepts fully that s/he is completely responsible for that aesthetician's training, expertise, and knowledge, to include taking care of any adverse events that may occur from that aesthetician's lack of knowledge.

Do you want an aesthetician who lacks the training of a physician to inject you with a filler? I know that I don't. And I don't delegate this to anyone in my office.