What Are the Best Botox® Careers?

Author

Dr. Stephen Cosentino

Led by Botox®, the “OG” treatment in this space, minimally invasive botulinum toxin treatment is more popular than ever. The demand is driven in part by the ongoing move toward preventive Botox for patients in their 20s and 30s, along with new approaches that make treatment even more convenient for patients of all ages.

This industry boom means it’s a great time to pursue a career in Botox. Opportunities abound not only for newly trained Botox injectors, but for medical educators, clinic support staff, distributors, and more. Your best Botox career option depends on your unique skills and certifications (or your willingness to obtain them).

Top Botox Careers

These are the best Botox jobs for anyone interested in supporting this growing field of cosmetic medicine.

Keep in mind that if you want to work directly with patients, you’ll need to complete a Botox certification course and obtain any medical licensing required by your state medical board. Registered nurses can perform Botox in most states, but check with your local authorities to confirm.

Botox Injector

Botox injectors receive comprehensive training in specific aesthetic and/or medical procedures that involve Botox or other botulinum toxin medications.

Generally, Botox injectors have nursing degrees or midlevel medical licenses (meaning they are nurse practitioners or physician’s assistants). Board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and other providers with medical degrees can also perform Botox injections, although they usually delegate the actual injections to lower-level providers. Many dentists offer Botox now as well.

Botox injectors may specialize in specific procedures, areas of the body, and/or formulations. Those seeking variety should look for medical spas that offer a wider range of procedures.

Aesthetic Nurse

Aesthetic nurses specialize in cosmetic medicine specifically. They’re usually well-trained in Botox and dermal filler injections, and typically supervise other types of cosmetic procedures as well. Recent expansion in telemedicine availability means that many now spend a significant amount of their time virtually consulting with prospective or returning patients.

Office Manager/Staff

These unsung professionals don’t need medical licenses to do their jobs, which are critical to the continued smooth functioning of their workplaces. At larger clinics and spas, internal promotion is common, so you may be able to get in on the ground floor with minimal training and work your way up to a supervisory role.

Dental Assistant

Cosmetic and therapeutic Botox is highly profitable for dentists, who rely on well-trained dental assistants to provide service at scale. If you’re already trained as a dental assistant, getting up to speed on Botox could boost your earning power.

Medical Sales and Distribution

Botox almost sells itself, but we still need humans to keep the supply flowing. This is another great field for people who want to work in cosmetic medicine but aren’t interested in obtaining medical licenses.

Marketing and Communications for Manufacturers and Distributors

Botox and other botulinum toxin medications generate millions upon millions of dollars in annual revenue for their manufacturers and distributors. All that cash supports an army of well-paid marketing and communications staff with impeccable organization, strong communications skills, and deep professional networks.