Who Can Do It?
What sort of Practitioner can use Botulinum Toxin?
Owing to the popularity of botulinum toxin, you can find this treatment available in a wide variety of settings and being offered by practitioners as varied as dentists, plastic surgeons, general surgeons, dermatologists, (skin specialists) general practitioners, gynaecologists, ophthalmologists (eye specialists), cosmetic doctors and nurses.
Beauticians, beauty therapists and other non-medics are not allowed to inject botulinum toxin as it is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM).
Nurses are allowed to inject botulinum toxin (acting under a doctors instruction), but you should have seen a doctor first to ensure your suitability for treatment.
Please ensure that you remember to ask about a practitioners training and experience – especially if you want this treatment in the lower part of your face or neck.
Please also note:
Under the Medicines (Advertising) Regulations 1994 [SI 1994/1932, as amended] and the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) code, botulinum toxin brands which are Prescription Only Medicines (POMs) should not be advertised or promoted to the public. Advertising for cosmetic clinics and services may promote the service provided, e.g. “treatment for lines and wrinkles” or “wrinkle relaxing treatment”, as this is non-specific and may include various procedures. However, advertising must not mention “Botox®”, “Vistabel®” “Dysport®”, “Azzalure®” and “Neurobloc®”, or “botulinum toxin”, as this is prohibited by the regulations.
