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Dysport in Boston, MA

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20 clinics in Boston list Dysport on their own websites. Each one below links to the page we read it on.

20list Dysport
The Massachusetts rule

Who can perform Dysport 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.

Botox and fillers in Massachusetts, by licence
LicenceAllowedCondition
DoctorYesPhysicians may do all of these treatments. Their advertising must carry their name, business address and degree.
Nurse practitionerConditionsNurse 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 assistantSupervisedPhysician assistants work under a physician's supervision, which is continuous but does not require the physician to be present.
Registered nurseWith orderThe 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.
LPNWith orderThe 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 assistantNoWe found no state medical assistant licence. Medical services may not be delegated to unlicensed people.
EstheticianNoThe Cosmetology Board bars estheticians from injections.

All Massachusetts rules, with sources

Before you book

Before you book: what to ask and expect

For cosmetic use, it is approved for one area: frown lines between the eyebrows, in adults younger than 65.

Questions to bring

About the treatment

About my health

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At a glance, from the label

How long it lasts
Up to 4 months
The label's figure for frown lines.
Repeat treatment
No sooner than every 3 months
The label says so. Ask your provider.
Cosmetic area on the label
Frown lines
Adults younger than 65.

Read the full Dysport guide

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Financing

Can you finance Dysport in Boston?

10 of these 20 clinics mention financing on their own websites, most often through Cherry, CareCredit.

A clinic that doesn’t mention financing may still offer it. Ask for the lender’s terms.

Questions

Dysport FAQs for Boston

How long does Dysport last?

Up to four months for frown lines. Neuromodulators in general typically last about three months. Ask your provider what to expect.

Who can legally do Dysport 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 Dysport in Massachusetts?

No. The Cosmetology Board bars estheticians from injections.

Can a registered nurse do Dysport 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.

Is Dysport the same as Botox?

No. They are different brands of botulinum toxin type A, with different labels and different cosmetic approvals. Our comparison page sets the two side by side.

Is Dysport approved for people 65 and older?

Not for cosmetic use. For frown lines, it is approved for adults younger than 65.

Can I compare Dysport units with Botox units?

No. Dysport units cannot be converted into units of any other botulinum toxin product.

How many clinics in Boston, MA offer Dysport?

20 of the 78 clinics we list in Boston mention Dysport on their websites.

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