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We don't know in North Carolina but for sure not in Florida. Each State has different guidelines.
Most Aestheticians and Medical Assistants are high school graduates at best, I would never let either touch my face with a needle!!!! Be wise, if a doctor is allowing this they must be "not so smart" and I would go to the FDA website to see if they are importing this from abroad which is a huge problem in this economy. In the state of GA, you must be a MD, DO, PA or NP (with the later two being certified) to inject. I would find another practice and not let them put your health at risk.
Each state has different laws so you should check with the medical board. Regardless of the law, I always caution patients to use common sense. Only a handful of physicians get the formal training in their residency on the muscle anatomy, and understand where delicate structures such as nerves, arteries and veins are and how to minimize complications. These specialists include dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Non physicians do not get formal training over years in this and often learn with a 1 hour or weekend crash course. Who are you going to trust your face too?
Only MDs and RNs can legally do Botox any where in the United States. Injecting a chemical into the body is a very major issue and cannot be done without proper professional degrees. I believe there have been many breaches of this. Report this to your state nursing and medical boards. My Best, Dr C
Botox for the forehead and glabella can be very effective when injected in the right quantity, location, and concentration. By what you mention, you did the receive the right amount to relax the muscles of the forehead and labella. The location may be an issue as to why you wrinkled afterwards....
The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...
Not everyone is a good candidate for Botox when it comes to migraines. There isn't anything you can do to speed this process but give it time to wear off, Botox lasts 3-4 months but I suggest on advising your medical provider about this issue.
Each patient is different but, in general, the results of Botox treatments for the frown lines depend on the amount of Botox injected (at least 20 unit), the location and depth of injections and the age of the patient (younger patients do better).14 units of Botox in the frown line will work but...
The answer varies state by state, but to give you some reference, in Wisconsin NP's still need supervision. That level, unfortunately, is way too loose. The supervising physician can be of almost any discipline (core disciplines vs family practice, er, anesthesiology, psychiatry),...
You heavy brow is the result of how the botox injection was performed. It might actually get worse. It could very well take several months for the effect to wear off. I recommend that you get a different type of Botox treatment in the future.
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