Can registered nurses inject Botox and dermal fillers in Pennsylvania under the direction of a physician?

In most states a RN can inject with a medical director. Research through your state board to be certain if any hesitancy. Best, 

RN injections is all dependent upon the state laws.  My suggestion is to go to a board certified cosmetic dermatologist to get the best results.  Don't undervalue your face/skin, get the best for your treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Each state has his own laws regarding who is legally permitted to Perform aesthetic injections.  I would go to the website for the state board in your state to determine the regulations that appliy in your area.  

Thank you for your question.Check with your state department of health and state licensing board for specifics on this type of question.



I hope this helps.

The first thing to understand is that legal opinions are best given by lawyers not physicians.  However, those of us who practice in Pennsylvania often have nurse injectors who treat patients. I am aware of nurses who work independently and/or for nonplastic surgeons performing injections.  I am not aware of the legality of that situation. At present in my practice, I perform all of the injections.  You should check with the state medical board for an accurate opinion if you are concerned.  Your safest option is to choose to be treated by a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Only these individuals can outline all your options (nonsurgical and surgical) and the pros and cons of injection therapy.  This is important because many patients see me who think that toxins and fillers can provide more correction than is realistic.  Also, many patients need more product to obtain a full correction of their problems and they often think that a few units of toxin or one syringe of filler is enough, when it is not.  

The rules and regulations are different in every state.  You will need to call the medical board and find out who can legally inject dermal fillers and Botox in your state.

Thank you for your question. While a nurse can perform your injections in Pennsylvania under the supervision of a physician, the patient needs to decide if this is the best choice for them. A recent large study demonstrated superior results and less complications when injections were directly performed by a physician.  I always discuss the previous results, review my notes and photos, show exactly what product is being injected and state how much is injected at each site. This may not be the case in other offices. As a plastic surgeon, I have always performed all the injections in my office and patients seem to appreciate the individual attention to detail.Best of luck and remember to "do your homework."

I just know the laws in Florida, and I know Nurse Practitioners are allowed to inject Botox, as well as Physician Assistants.

Each state has its own laws regarding injections. You can check with your state medical board for specifics. But just because someone CAN do something, doesn't always mean they SHOULD..... Expertise is everything with injections like Botox and fillers. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

It is legal for a registered nurse to inject Botox and fillers in the State of Pennsylvania.  It is up to you to decide if you are comfortable with that arrangement or if you would be happier with having your cosmetic surgeon perform your treatment themselves.