Can RN's Administer Botox and Dermal Fillers in the State of Florida?

Injection rules (or lack thereof in Nevada!) depend on the state you live in, and you can always consult the state's medical board for rules and regulations. However, in Florida, Botox can only be done by a Physician or a Nurse Practitioner / Physician's Assistant. A nurse (RN) is not allowed to inject Botox. However, you need to remember that Botox and fillers are a multibillion dollar business and there will always be less than legitimate providers or offices where they don't abide by the rules, hoping that they just don't get caught.... Please find an office where a board-certified physician is injecting. While it may cost a bit more out of your pocket, your results, care, and expertise should never be put into question to save a few dollars.

I have a practice in my office where I am the only one who administers Botox. While I have three nurses on staff they are there to take care of recovery room patients and help circulate during surgery. While many offices have nurses administer injections it is not my policy. I like to see every patient and properly evaluate them with the knowledge I have earned with thirty years in practice. While my nurses would be well versed in the procedure I believe that a surgeon or physician should always do the injections themselves. I believe that our knowledge and schooling of anatomy and experience with aesthetic technique qualifies only the surgeon to do this procedure properly. This does not mean it is not legal or normal practice for many offices this is just my practice in my office. Best regards!