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.
