Is It Ok for a Nurse to Inject Juvederm Instead of a Physican?

Although the laws governing who can do cosmetic injections vary by state, most allow physicans to delegate to a medical professional such as a nurse. If the practice has a nurse specialist who does injections all day, she may very well be more experienced than the supervisong physician or another doc who does injections part time. The key variables are training and supervision. Nurses are not allowed to practice independently so if it isn't clear who the responsible MD is, then be wary.

The best injectors of fillers, regardless of being a physician or nurse, are those who pay attention to detail, anatomy, and your overall picture and your desires. There are some excellent nurse injectors and some poor physician injectors. Experience is very important as well as an aritistic eye. Understanding the anatomy and the physical properties of the different fillers is important in determining your best treatment. Some states regulate the ability of nurses to do injections differently than other states.

Experience matters. I know of several nurse injectors who are skillful, meticulous and experienced. I also know of some physicians who occassionally perform injections, but do not have much expertise in this area. You need to do your diligence on the experience and performance of the practitioner whether s/he is an RN or an MD.