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Alaska

In Alaska, Botox injections are considered medical practice and must be done by doctors, private practice nurse practitioners (NPs) whether the treatment falls within their field of practice, or a physician assistant (PA) under physician supervision and according to a written supervision agreement.


Registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurses (LPN) may inject Botox if the following conditions are met: [1] the provider (physician/NP/PA) has evaluated the patient and formulated a treatment plan, which must include, but is not limited to, the injection site, dosage, post-procedure care, and potential follow-up ; [2] For the patient's protection and well-being, the practitioner must be adequately qualified in cutaneous medicine, surgery, and the administration of neuromodulators for cosmetic purposes, and [3] the RN and LPN must receive adequate training in the anatomy of the facial musculature, proper administration, potential side effects, and post operation treatment.


This guide is meant as an educational resource laws and scope of practice is changing all the time in each state please seek the advice of a healthcare attorney before practicing.

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