The Board of Registration in Medicine says there may be no delegation of medical services to a person who is not licensed to perform them in Massachusetts.
Botox and fillers in Massachusetts, by licence
Licence
Allowed
Condition
Doctor
Yes
Physicians may do all of these treatments. Their advertising must carry their name, business address and degree.
Nurse practitioner
Conditions
Nurse practitioners may order tests and treatments and write prescriptions. One with at least two years of supervised practice may prescribe without supervision after an attestation to the Board; one with less must follow signed guidelines with a supervising physician or advanced practice nurse.
Physician assistant
Supervised
Physician assistants work under a physician's supervision, which is continuous but does not require the physician to be present.
Registered nurse
With order
The Board of Nursing's Advisory Ruling 13-01 says RNs may give aesthetic procedures such as neurotoxin and absorbable fillers "pursuant to the orders of a duly authorized prescriber". A nurse who is not an advanced practice nurse may not select the medication, dose, device or setting.
LPN
With order
The Board of Nursing's Advisory Ruling 13-01 says LPNs may give aesthetic procedures such as neurotoxin and absorbable fillers "pursuant to the orders of a duly authorized prescriber". The patient assessment is by an RN or prescriber.
Medical assistant
No
We found no state medical assistant licence. Medical services may not be delegated to unlicensed people.
Esthetician
No
The Cosmetology Board bars estheticians from injections.
20 of these 43 clinics mention financing on their own websites, most often through CareCredit, Cherry, PatientFi.
A clinic that doesn’t mention financing may still offer it. Ask for the lender’s terms.
Questions
Botox FAQs for Boston
How much does Botox cost in Boston?
Botox in Boston: prices listed by 12 clinics usually run $10–$15 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 Massachusetts?
The Board of Registration in Medicine says there may be no delegation of medical services to a person who is not licensed to perform them in Massachusetts. By licence: doctor, yes; nurse practitioner, conditions; physician assistant, supervised; registered nurse, with order; lpn, with order; medical assistant, no; esthetician, no.
Can an esthetician do Botox in Massachusetts?
No. The Cosmetology Board bars estheticians from injections.
Can a registered nurse do Botox in Massachusetts?
With order. The Board of Nursing's Advisory Ruling 13-01 says RNs may give aesthetic procedures such as neurotoxin and absorbable fillers "pursuant to the orders of a duly authorized prescriber". A nurse who is not an advanced practice nurse may not select the medication, dose, device or setting.
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.
43 clinics list Botox on their own websites. The 9 that post a price come first. Each group is sorted by Google rating, for clinics with 10 or more reviews.
Its website says: These include Botox and Juvéderm for smoothing fine lines and restoring volume, and Fraxel Dual Laser for improving skin texture and tone. (drwilliamnuma.com/contact-us, read 29 Oct 2026).
4.742 Google reviewsMon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm(617) 694-6678
Its website says: Botox & Neurotoxins: Smooth fine lines and wrinkles for a refreshed, youthful appearance. (purecosmeticcenter.com, read 29 Oct 2026).
No Google reviews yetMon, Wed, Fri, 9 am to 5 pm(617) 826-8888