What Type of Doctor is Best at Botox?

The important factors to consider are experience, detailed understanding of the anatomy, and skill of the surgeon injector. I would recommend a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for all plastic surgery and injections involving the soft tissues around the eye.
This includes Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Eyelid surgery, Browlift and other surgical procedures. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons have 2 to 3 years of comprehensive formal plastic surgery training on the aesthetics, anatomy and function of the soft tissue, muscles and bone around the eye. If all other factors are similar, this extra knowledge can not be underestimated.

Many different specialties use botox and do so effectively. I would choose a doctor that can go beyond botox if needed. For example, if you really need a facelift, will your doctor be able to perform this or will you need to go somewhere else? It is nice to have a surgeon that has a concept of the overall picture and what needs to be done.

It's not about title, but training. Find an experienced Botox injector who values ongoing education and regardless of title you should wind up with a good result. Facial plastic surgeons do have the luxury of a specialty in facial musculature, but this knowledge can be fairly easily gained by other practitioners as well.
We've found that the practitioners in our area that are known for not performing injections well are the same ones that are never seen at continuing education seminars and training programs. You have to love what you do enough to want to continue to improve so ask your injector about the last time they had continuing education for injection procedures.

 Hello,
Either doctor "could" be the right one for you.  See my response about liposuction - it's all about trust, expectations and communication all other variables the same.

Botox treatments are technically not difficult as is evident by the sheer number of physicians performing the treatment. The optimal approach to Botox can only be by a physician or surgeon who has the technical expertise to perform the injections, an artistic eye, the patience to speak to you and answer your questions, and someone who can best manage complications, should they arise.
A board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist can both assume this role.

Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists can both be exceptional at performing Botox. It is likely the entire staff has done Botox, so you have well over a dozen examples of their work to view.

Ask about how often they perform Botox, and whether they have achieved Black Diamond  Status (for the largest users of Botox). Always be certain your Botox will be reconstituted and then used immediately. Botox that sits many hours, days, or even weeks will certainly lose some of the potency, and you many not get the best Botox for your money. Truthfully, surgeons should be performing surgery. But, a great surgeon will take a lot of time training their expert injectors.  The nurse injectors in y office administer Botox all day every day. I trust them to perform Botox on myself, my wife, my surgical patients and anyone one I are about who wants a natural looking result from Botox. 

You can find a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist who can get you fantastic results or just average results depending on the level of their experience. I have a bias towards plastic surgeons as we have a deeper understanding of one's anatomy, because we actually see it. This being said, you may still get a wonderful result with a non-plastic surgeon as well depending on their experience. Do your homework.

Jessica, When it comes to Botox Cosmetic injections, it really is experience that matters. Both plastic surgeons and dermatologists are well qualified to inject Botox. However, not all plastic surgeons and not all dermatologists are good at injecting Botox. As the doctor about their experience with Botox. Talk to the other patients in the waiting room. Read about the doctor on the internet. All of these sources will give you a good idea about their skill and their personality. Be very cautious about going to a non-cosmetic specialist for Botox. I hope this is helpful. David Shafer, MD New York City

Both Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists are qualified to inject botox.
More importantly, it is best that you seek one with experience and with whom you feel comfortable. Also it is best that you seek a board certified specialist. You can review their board credentials via www.abms.org. You may also want to review their status with state licensing agency.
In other instances, these specialists will supervise Nurse injectors or Physician Assistants to administer these treatments. You may want to clarify this prior to your appointment.
Depending on your state, there are different laws regarding this practice.
Hope this helps!
Otto Placik MD

A well-trained, conscientious board-certified dermatologist (and dermatologic surgeon) or plastic surgeon is the appropriate physician to inject botox. Other core cosmetic specialists include oculoplastic and ENT/facial plastic surgeons. These physicians have formal training in the underlying facial neuroanatomy and musculature that is affected by Botox.

Other types of injectors are generally not performing facial surgical procedures and do not learn the relevant information in their residency training.