Can a Medical Esthetician inject Botox in Pennsylvania?

Tarana in Sammamish, Washington said: If a will have a phlebotomist certificate, am I able to perform botox injection?I am licensed esthetician.

Hell to the no.

I really don't have idea about the law for that. But in <a rel="follow" href ="getbotoxmelbourne.com.au/botox-clinics-melbourne/" >Botox Clinics Melbourne</a> I saw a surgeon there which i believe is not an Australian. I guess his from Middle East country. But he speaks English very well, but his accent is different. Does it matter if your surgeon is from different country? or nationality?

Natalie in Newtown, Pennsylvania said: I'm starting school to become a medical esthetician. My goal is to work in a plastic surgeon's office. Can an esthetician legally inject Botox in Pennsylvania? There are training courses offered, but one can not assume that it means it's legal. I can't find any info online. Can anyone help? It's really confusing with the different laws in each state. Thank you!

I am looking for a school in Pennsylvania to become a medical esthetician. I am not far from the Newtown area but had no luck finding a school online that does the training. What school are you attending? and how do the courses work? I am already a licensed cosmetologist. Thanks!!

Lola in Thousand Oaks, California said: You are so wrong if you think MD's do it for any other reason than $$$$. I know RN's that have way more experience and better clinical technique than some OB/GYN;s that all of the sudden decide to go into plastics. Anyone that does these procedures should be a caring, responsible professional weather it's an RN or MD. For your information, RN's are just as educated about the anatomy of the face as MD's. There are plenty of incompetent MD's out there practicing medicine, as RN's. You have to decide based on merit not title.

Very true. Most RN's are extremely competent and have a lot of medical and hand's on experience. I know quite a few MD'S who are getting sued for doing cosmetic procedures without proper knowledge. Also I may add, when it comes to facial anatomy, estheticians also know their stuff since it is within their scope of practice and study. I'm not saying they have a license to inject, but after all, what do you think they went to school for? They study the skin and epidermis, they are not allowed treat below that or even diagnose even though they are usually very familiar with what they are looking at.

akurtz in Saint Joseph, Missouri said: No you can not. The only two states you can inject in would be Missouri and Kansas. Any other state you must be a RN or above.

Not just NO, but Hell NO.
Who is going to trust a phlebotomist to inject their face?

Lola in Thousand Oaks, California said: You are so wrong if you think MD's do it for any other reason than $$$$. I know RN's that have way more experience and better clinical technique than some OB/GYN;s that all of the sudden decide to go into plastics. Anyone that does these procedures should be a caring, responsible professional weather it's an RN or MD. For your information, RN's are just as educated about the anatomy of the face as MD's. There are plenty of incompetent MD's out there practicing medicine, as RN's. You have to decide based on merit not title.

Couple of things....
1. MD's have more anatomy knowledge than Estheticians. I would put money on it. Most estheticians are high school grads if that.
2. MD's are have licenses and malpractice insurance that allow them to make medical decisions and do procedures.
3. Doesnt matter how much training RNs and estheticians have. Are they smart enought to know how to manage the medical complications of said procedures. In most cases, no.
4. Of course its for money. None of these minor cosmetic procedures are EVER medically necessary.

You are wrong. RN's do carry malpractice insurance. We are allowed to legally inject and granted to do so by regulatory boards. We can deal with said complications. Lucky for us and you they are few and far between. This argument that RNs can't inject is moot because we can. This argument we shouldn't is based on fear and a lack of understanding of risks and potential complications.

rdsjs10@aol.com in Smithville, Missouri said: akurtz, where would I find the information about an esthetician injecting Botox in Missouri? I do have a medical director at my spa. Thanks for the info!

i just spoke with mo state board of nursing and an LPN can get certified to give botox and dermafill

Eliana in Kennesaw, Georgia said: A colombian lady without esthetician license injected "something" on my lips to plump them, I develop a har scar tissue that deformed my lips. What can I do to report this lady? She is doing it to many many people and harm them forever unless I get a surgery. PLEASE HELP MY BOTTOM LIPS IS HANGING DOWN AND LOOS HORRIBLE!

wow i dont know what she put in your lip but surly she isnt trained to do such things. If not to invasive, might i ask why you selected her?
Im a Esthetician and love the art of skincare, powerful acids, botox and lazers but im very skepticial when looking for a MD or Dermitologist to do my botox. i have more than once walked out on a RN and Dr office when my gut says RUN.. im very sorry that happened to you. you would think it against the law what she is doing. contact the D.A. to make a complaint. it only takes one wrong poke to look a mess......

urskingirl in Peoria, Arizona said: I just started getting Botox and juvederm injections and Im an esthetician . I recieve my injections from a plastic surgeon .I would never allow an RN to inject me and even if it was legal for esthiticians , I wouldnt feel comfortable doing it . There is so many things that could go wrong , from being mixed incorrectly to injecting it incorrectly . My Dr. is amazing and has a huge following , due to his knowledge and integrity and ethics .
I think only Dr.s should be injecting . Ive seen results of Rn's doing injections , its a disgrace to the industry , they are doing it for one reason $$$$ , not concerned with the outcome or risks of improper use .
My friend works in the ER and said when they get patients in with complicaions from botox its 9 times out of 10 been injected by an RN ..

One should not generalize so quickly. The important thing is not the degree but the experience that the person has. Sometimes the RN's are better because they are often the ones who are doing MORE of it. Ask around, look at pictures and talk to patients if you can. TRIED and TRUE-promise

Hi, I know a lady who got botox injections and one of the eyes where chat for 3 months. She told me she will never do botox agean!!!!

Hi, I know a lady who got botox injections and one of the eyes where chat for 3 months. She told me she will never do botox agean!!!!

I have a BSN and am currently in the KC area where would I find info on formal medical esthetic training?

Layla in South Dakota said: Can anyone advise me about working in the USA and using injectables?
I have a degree in the medical sciences (Physiologist would be a general description) and taught in medical school for 7 years. I did have my own clinic in Australia (performed laser treatments, injectables, micropigmentation). However I do not have an estheticians certificate nor am I am RN (though I taught them at University). Training as an RN would actually be a backwards step for me but I am not sure if that would be required here????? any thoughts? THX

Estheticians can NOT inject. RNs can in some states. Others require the physician.

Clara said: I guess it might be because the asses are above the shinny and are getting all of the sun! Sorry you are offended, but you still aren't qualified to inject.

Anatomy of the face is not difficult to master, thus an aesthetician to RN to MD will be able to know this. The difference is the technique and training. Even doctors mess up badly on Botox injections and fillers as well, especially if they are not so aeshtetically inclined.

skinisin in Kansas City, Missouri said: You Really need to check with Pennsylvania's Board of Cosmetology & with the state's Medical Board. I believe you have to get a Paramedical License at the very least.

There is no such thing as a paramedical, medical esthetics license. Check your state board and get involved with associations such as associated skin care professionals to keep up to date on legislative and industry news.

Hi, all -

I am an RN who landed a job as a medical aesthetics nurse after a 15 year absence from direct patient care
(owned various businesses, including but not limited to: a CEU publishing company and health education training center). My approach to getting the coveted position was after doing much research about how to differentiate myself from other "medical aesthetics nurse wantabes."

Here's some free advice that will save you thousands of dollars: A common misconception is that you are a more desirable job candidate if you get certified; well, you will not be. Another piece of advice: Have a genuine interest in the field. Love what you do and the money will follow.

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