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<p>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.</p> <p>Beauticians, beauty therapists and other non-medics are not allowed to inject botulinum toxin as it is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM).</p> <p>Nurses are allowed to inject botulinum toxin (acting under a prescriber's instruction), but you should have seen a doctor, dentist or independent nurse prescriber first to ensure your suitability for treatment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information about practitioner training, qualifications and relevant medical organisations please view the information contained within the <a href="https://www.consultingroom.com/Services/Legislation/" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Legislation</a> section of the Consulting Room™.</p> <p>Please also note:</p> <p>Under the <em>Medicines (Advertising) Regulations 1994 [SI 1994/1932, as amended] </em>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®", "Xeomin®", "Bocouture®" and "Neurobloc®", or "botulinum toxin", "BTX-A" etc. as this is prohibited by the regulations. </p> <p>Therefore, in compliance with the legislation, when you search for a practitioner or view a clinic profile within the Consulting Room™ website you will not find these products or services directly promoted or advertised.</p> <p> </p>
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