With the growing popularity of lip fillers, the demand for those who inject them has also risen. As a medical procedure, lip injectors are generally required to have medical licensure of some sort—the exact education and license needed will vary by state. Along with this, some training specifically in filler and aesthetics is necessary, though this can often take place on the job if working in a medical office setting. Here are some of the basics about how to become a lip injector.
License & Education
Most states allow registered nurses to perform lip filler injections. However, medical professionals below nurses such as medical assistants or medical assistants can rarely administer filler injections. While they may be able to perform other injections, filler does require more technical skill and medical knowledge to perform correctly and achieve an ideal aesthetic result.
Beyond this, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners can generally perform lip filler injections with the proper training. Training requirements vary even more from state to state with some requiring a certain number of hours of training while others have more relaxed requirements.
Regardless, many certification programs match the requirements for multiple states. Students generally can finish the course within a weekend and soon get hands-on training with real patients.
Courses & Training
The curriculum included in any specific training program depends on what procedures they focus on and who they intend to train. However, most training programs will address the basics that all lip injectors need to know:
- Lip and facial anatomy
- Brands and types of lip filler
- Needle versus cannula injections
- Injection techniques
- Patient screening practices
- Side effects
- Complications and how to address them
- Ways to avoid complications
- Career options and/or starting your own business
Many certification and training programs will go far beyond lip filler and may touch on other filler procedures and Botox injections. Having a well rounded skill set in aesthetic injections allows you to better serve your patients and have more job prospects.
Botox Bar Training Program
The providers at Botox Bar offer a training program for future injectors to get the knowledge and skills they need to be successful aesthetic injectors. Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, the course involves an online lecture and opportunities for hands-on training. Patients can also go on to take the business creation course which provides them with all of the information they need to go out and create their own aesthetic injection business.
The training program is designed to fit each student’s needs. If you need only the lecture or just the hands-on training, this can be accommodated. Botox Bar also stays in touch with students to offer support throughout their aesthetic injector journey.
Become a Certified Injector
Becoming a lip injector offers medical professionals a way out of the daily grind and emotional anguish of the traditional medical environment. With more standardized hours, healthy patients, and more flexibility, commencing with aesthetic injection training is a lucrative opportunity for nurses and other qualified healthcare professionals.
