Who Is Licensed to Give Botox Injections?
Botox is the most widely accepted dermal filler used by Dermatologists and Cosmetic Surgeons for skin rejuvenation, and wrinkle correction. Botox is also used for treatment of migraine headaches, muscle spasms and excessive sweating. When you decide on treatment, look for an experienced injector. Does this Spark an idea?
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How Botox Works
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Botox was approved by the FDA in April of 2002. Botox works by relaxing the muscles surrounding the area of your frown lines, crows feet and forehead. Strategically placed injections of Botox result in a dramatic improvement. Your skin develops a sleek appearance with no frown lines.
Who Can Inject
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Most states allow only licensed physicians to inject Botox. There are some exceptions where qualified and trained health care professionals like nurses, physicians assistants, medical assistants and nurse practitioners are licensed to inject Botox. The state medical board will be able to guide you on the regulations for your state.
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Training To Inject
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Training facilities like Aesthetic Medical Educators Training offer one day courses in Botox injection. These training seminars are where health care professionals learn about Botox and other dermal fillers. Seminars are conducted at a central location and the company provides models for hands on experience. A one day training costs about $1,500.
Doctor Supervision
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States allowing for other health care professionals to inject Botox require a doctor be on site to supervise injections. Only a doctor can order Botox from the manufacturer. Strict supervision of doctors by Allergan, the makers of Botox, help protect and insure you are not at risk when you decide to get treatment. Florida, Texas, California and Oklahoma are a few of the states allowing for injection by other health care professionals.
Considerations
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If you decide to have the procedure with someone other than a doctor, make sure you find an experienced injector. Take recommendations and testimonials about the results of the person you choose and the facility where you are having treatment. You can never ask too many questions, the technique of injection and the experience of the injector is important to your overall outcome.
Salons and Spas
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Botox is a profitable addition to any beauty related business. Your salon or spa can now partner with a doctor to offer this service. Botox is a prescription only product and estheticians and other beauty professionals are not allowed to inject Botox in any state.
Treatment
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Treatment is quick, simple and safe. You face will be photographed, marked for injection and a topical anesthetic is applied for your comfort. Injection takes about 30 minutes. You will be able to drive immediately and do your normal activities. Botox lasts about 4 months before you need another treatment. Costs range from $400 to $800 per botox treatment.
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Comments
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clearcomplexion
Apr 01, 2010
Another thing on here is not true... Botox is NOT a dermal filler, its relaxes the muscle preventing it to move and cause wrinkles. Dermal fillers fills in the lines. Juvederm and Restylane are popular dermal fillers. As for Mafuson: I am a licensed cosmetologist and work primarly in skin care. I also do permanent makeup, microderm, electrolysis and use to do laser treatments and that is legal in the state of texas... i'm not sure what state you are talking about but its not texas.
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mafuson
Nov 08, 2009
One thing on here isn't ture. "Botox is a prescription only product and estheticians and other beauty professionals are not allowed to inject Botox in any state. " In the state of KY if you have botox certifcation and medical esthetics training after your esthetics license you can preform botox injections if you work for a doctor. "(1) Estheticians practicing under KRS 317B.010 to 317B.060 shall not perform any of the following: Botox or collagen injections, laser treatments, electrolysis, tattoo, permanent makeup, microdermabrasion, or piercing unless practicing under the immediate supervision of a licensed physician."
