Can a medical esthetician administer/ inject dermal fillers, in New York?

Laulexmay I ask a question? Who would you prefer injecting anything into your face, a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist with years of experience and intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the face, or nurse or technician? Some clinics allow technicians or nurses to do the injection, but I prefer to do all injections myself, I sleep better at night!

an aesthetician is not licensed to inject dermal fillers.  Please consult with a board certified dermatologist with years of experience with injecting fillers and Botox for the safest and best cosmetic results. 

Injection of dermal fillers is a medical procedure and carries with it serious risks. It is usually done in a clean environment under sterile conditions. Medical aestheticians cannot inject fillers. In Australia, Botox and Fillers are Schedule Drugs and should be prescribed by a Medical doctor. They can be injected by RN's under the supervision of a Doctor. 

Only a licensed individual can perform injections in NY.  We are aware that various spas are offering these services as are dentists in flagrant violation of the law. if you are going to have fillers or Botox, see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

Aestheticians cannot inject dermal fillers. Administering injections of any type is a medical procedure that can only be done by medical professionals that are licensed to do so. 

NO!! It is actually against the law for someone not medically trained tin NY to perform filler injections. MDs, some nurse, and PA's can inject.  

Dermal fillers are PRESCRIPTIVE MEDICAL TREATMENTS which means that they care by prescription from a doctor. If you didn't see a doctor for initial evaluation, your are putting yourself at risk.

Many places such as spas will advertise cut rate fees for fillers and Botox and claim that although the injections are being done by non medical personnel it is being done under medical supervision. Understand what that means. In many cases there is no physician even on site at the time of the treatment. Furthermore no one is evaluating the appropriateness of the procedure prior to the treatment. Once complications arise there are limits to what can be done to ameliorate them. A medical esthetician is not an officially trained person. Even if it were medically legal, which I am not sure why would you put yourself in that position?