Botox?

markjrn · Jul 4, 2005

Hmmm, not sure. It's best to check with the licensing people, wherever you are.

hollyster · Jul 4, 2005

I would imagine that they would have to take a classes or become certified. The slightest slip will cause paralysis not to mention anaphlyasis.

Dianna, ARNP · Oct 6, 2005

I would imagine that they would have to take a classes or become certified. The slightest slip will cause paralysis not to mention anaphlyasis.

Yes , you do have to take a course., But, a little exaggerated dont you think? You obviously do not know about botox and if given per cosmetic tx

maybe ptosis, or lid lag.

Fiona59 · Oct 6, 2005

Isn't the entire point of Botox to cause paralysis of the nerves around the wrinkles?

Forgive me for my ignorance.

hollyster · Oct 7, 2005

Yes , you do have to take a course., But, a little exaggerated dont you think? You obviously do not know about botox and if given per cosmetic tx
maybe ptosis, or lid lag.

Although I was sloppy with my typing, I stand behind my opinion. I know several deaths due to anaphylactic reactions to Botox. I have also seen pts with paralysis of the muscles around the eye causing the tear duct to collapse requiring the stent insertion and paralysis of the jaw. As with any medication or procedure, the risks and benefits should be carefully weighed. From a professional standpoint, I do not believe that anyone should perform procedures that they are not fully trained to do.

madwife2002, BSN, RN · Oct 7, 2005

We use botox for spascity post stroke on my ward I often wonder if the neurologists could point a bit my way.

suzanne4, RN · Oct 7, 2005

I agree with Hollyster. I have seen patients with severe issues from Botox.

And I use it and have been since before they even were using it in the US, but I only would permit someone who has quite a bit of training in it do it on me. I have only used either plastic surgeons or cosmetic dermatologists to inject it on me, and would not permit anyone else to do it. Weekend training seminars don't fit my requirements for this.