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At a Physician Owned Medi-Spa, is a Registered Nurse Allowed to Administer Botox Without Ever Being Evaluated or Seen by the M.D

amy1117
I live in CA where "Medi-Spas" are everywhere. I recently had Botox by an RN, leaving me with an inquisitive look on the right side of my face. I have never seen the physician, not even for a consult. At the same time, I had pixel laser done as well. Is this nurse allowed to perform these procedures without direct doctor supervision.....and not ever being consulted by a physician at all?

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