Is it okay for a nurse practitioner to do Botox? Is it worth exploring this place? GP suggested it?

Question

Hello, I asked my family doctor if she new of any great derms or surgeons that perform botox in Seattle. She gave me a name of a place of a dermologists office. I looked it up to see who would be doing the work, and noticed there are 3 dermatologists 1 astatician and 1 nurse practitioner. In the details I read that the nurse performs botox?? This makes me a bit nervous! Should it?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses can all inject Botox if properly trained.  The key is to go to someone with experience and proven results.  Ask for a consultation prior to your treatment.  Ask about experience and to see before/after photos if available.  You will find there are many non-doctors who will be able to provide beautiful Botox treatment results.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there and thanks for your question.  Nowadays, it is very common for mid-level practitioners to perform injections.  I suggest doing your own research and find out how experienced the injector is, whether it be a medical doctor or a mid-level.  There are plenty of mid-levels who are extremely experienced with injections so I would not focus on their position but rather their experience. Hope this helps!

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

Good question and I would say there are lot of practices where the physicians don't perform the injections but have a mid level provider who does those. I think straight forward injections should not be an issue but if there is any complexity its better to work with a surgeon. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest seeing an expert but legally nurse or higher can do botox in most states.  Best, Dr. Jason Emer.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However, many offices consider it not work doctor time and have a nurse doing the treatment.  I am sorry, this is asthetic medicine.  I think you should have the attention of a cosmetic surgeon who knows what they are doing.  However, I recognize that is some offices, let's face it, the nurse does a better job than the doctors.  This practice is legal in most states provided the physician has done a good faith examination and ordered the treatment.  When a nurse practitioner is providing treatment, physician supervision rules are even more relaxed.

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Answer: Botox and Nurses, Physician Assistants, Doctors

Answer: Botox and Nurses, Physician Assistants, Doctors

Answer: In my office, only I do the botox treatment.

Answer: In my office, only I do the botox treatment.

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