Illinois law does not list the licences that may inject. A physician may delegate to licensed people within their own licence, and to trained unlicensed people with a health care professional on site.
Botox and fillers in Illinois, by licence
Licence
Allowed
Condition
Doctor
Yes
The joint memo says a physician may prescribe and give drugs including Botox, and supervise and delegate them. IDFPR's statement says the physician must examine the patient and decide the course of treatment first.
Nurse practitioner
Conditions
The copy says APRN. With a notarized attestation (250 hours of training, 4,000 hours of clinical experience) an APRN needs no written collaborative agreement; otherwise a written agreement with a physician applies. We found no Illinois list of the cosmetic procedures within an APRN's own licence.
Physician assistant
Conditions
Works under a written collaborative agreement with a physician, who may hold such agreements with no more than seven full-time-equivalent physician assistants, with exceptions. We found no Illinois list of the cosmetic procedures a PA may do.
Registered nurse
Unclear
A physician may delegate tasks to an RN within their own licence. We found no Illinois text that says whether injecting cosmetic toxin or filler is within that licence.
LPN
Unclear
A physician may delegate tasks to an LPN within their own licence. We found no Illinois text that says whether injecting cosmetic toxin or filler is within that licence.
Medical assistant
Unclear
A physician may delegate to an unlicensed person with the training and experience if a health care professional is on site. We found no Illinois text that says whether an injection may be delegated this way.
Esthetician
No
IDFPR's statement lists Botox as the practice of medicine, outside what a cosmetologist or an esthetician may do.
57 of these 95 clinics mention financing on their own websites, most often through CareCredit, Cherry, Affirm.
A clinic that doesn’t mention financing may still offer it. Ask for the lender’s terms.
Questions
Botox FAQs for Chicago
How much does Botox cost in Chicago?
Botox in Chicago: prices listed by 21 clinics usually run $12–$14 per unit, checked Oct 2026.
How long does Botox last?
About 3 to 4 months for frown lines. The label gives that figure for frown lines only, so ask your provider about other areas. Neuromodulators in general typically last about three months.
Who can legally do Botox in Illinois?
Illinois law does not list the licences that may inject. A physician may delegate to licensed people within their own licence, and to trained unlicensed people with a health care professional on site. By licence: doctor, yes; nurse practitioner, conditions; physician assistant, conditions; registered nurse, unclear; lpn, unclear; medical assistant, unclear; esthetician, no.
Can an esthetician do Botox in Illinois?
No. IDFPR's statement lists Botox as the practice of medicine, outside what a cosmetologist or an esthetician may do.
Can I compare units between Botox and another brand?
No. Units of Botox Cosmetic cannot be compared to or converted into units of any other botulinum toxin product, so a price per unit cannot be compared between brands.
Is Botox the same as a filler?
No. Botox is an injectable drug that keeps muscles from tightening. A dermal filler is a gel-like substance injected under the skin, regulated as a medical device.
Is Botox approved for people under 18?
No. Botox Cosmetic is approved for adults, and its safety and effectiveness have not been established in children.
What should I do if I have trouble swallowing or breathing after treatment?
Call your doctor or get medical help right away. These problems can start hours, days or weeks after an injection.
95 clinics list Botox on their own websites. The 13 that post a price come first. Each group is sorted by Google rating, for clinics with 10 or more reviews.
Its website says: Whether you're seeking to smooth wrinkles with Botox or restore lost volume with dermal fillers, our personalized approach ensures stunning results that look natural and effortless. (cyaestheticsandweightloss.com/services, read 30 Oct 2026).
5.013 Google reviewsHours not listed(773) 757-2428
Its website says: From advanced Botox and dermal fillers to minimally invasive surgical procedures like liposuction, BodyTite, and FaceTite, we deliver transformative results across the full spectrum of aesthetic medicine. (elysiumchicago.com, read 30 Oct 2026).
4.9484 Google reviewsOpen 6 days a week(312) 888-9361
Its website says: Botox® Cosmetic: Achieve a smoother, more youthful appearance with our Botox® treatments in Chicago. (cirinespa.com/locations/chicago, read 30 Oct 2026).
4.9252 Google reviewsMon to Sat, 8 am to 8:30 pm(773) 207-8973