Nurse injectors - Botox and Juvaderm. Should I proceed?

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I see a known plastic surgeon for Botox and Juvaderm injections. However, my Dr. Is not able to see me this week and his office offered me an appointment with one of their nurses. They told me the Dr. supports the practice but I have never received the injections by their nurse. What should I ask the office about the nurse before deciding to proceed?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Although I'm a plastic surgeon, I have both a nurse-injector, and, a doctor-injector.  Both of these individuals spend all their time doing injectables.  They are EXCELLENT at it.  So in my office the options are:  nurse, MD, or Plastic Surgeon.  I think the most important thing to ask is whether this nurse does injectables on a regular basis (ie at least every week), or is she doing it only once in a while to fill in for the plastic surgeon.  If its the former, then I'd go ahead.  If its the latter, I'd say 'no thanks' !

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The choice is entirely up to you. Nurse injectors can be just as skillful as anyone else. Consider a consultation with the nurse first to meet him/ her and ensure you feel comfortable. Best,

Marilyn Pelias, MD · Answer

Although I have seen many instances of good results with Nurse injectors, I still do all of my fillers and Botox injections myself.  I think that a physicians knowledge of the anatomy and physiology can make the difference in a difficult case, or make a potentially good result great.

Mary P. Lupo, MD · Answer

It is my opinion that patients getting injections should be treated by a physician who is trained and certified in a specialty appropriate for the procedure.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Since we are talking about health, beauty, safety, and such, you really want only a dermatologist or plastic surgeon personally injecting you, not someone much less trained to be delegated the task. You don't want to have regrets, problems, etc.

Nurse injectors - Botox and Juvaderm. Should I proceed?

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Answer: Board certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeons best bet

Answer: Board certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeons best bet

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Nurse injectors - Botox and Juvaderm. Should I proceed?

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Answer: Board certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeons best bet

Answer: Board certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeons best bet

Answer: Who should inject your Botox and Juvederm

Answer: Who should inject your Botox and Juvederm

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