Plastic Surgery in Modesto

Series of essays by Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tammy Wu.

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Three essays so far on being a Plastic Surgeon, by Dr. Tammy Wu, Plastic Surgeon practicing in Modesto, CA. She is board certified by the ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery).

What is Plastic Surgery? part I
What is Plastic Surgery? part II
Medicine is the language we speak at home - growing up in a medical family

The best one yet is the last one on the bottom which talks about Dr. Tammy Wu's adventuresome childhood!

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Who may administer Botox to patients? (in California)

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Who may administer Botox to patients?

The Medical Board of California (MBC) states that physicians may inject Botox. Physicians may direct registered nurses or physician assistants to perform the injection under their supervision and with written/approved Standardized Procedures or Delegation of Services Agreements. An unlicensed person, such as a medical assistant, may not inject Botox. The above persons should be employees of the physician, not contract employees.

"Sponsoring physician" for a nurse's Botox practice?

According to the MBC, there is no such thing as a "sponsoring physician." Under California law, nurses may not contract with a physician for supervision. A nurse may not have a private practice without actual supervision. Nurses may only perform medical functions under "standardized procedures." In their spring 2003 newsletter, the California Board of Registered Nursing published California regulations regarding the administration of Botox by Registered Nurses. Specifically, RNs are authorized to perform Botox injections by approved standardized procedures in an organized health care system. Health spas and private residences do not meet the requirement of an organized health care system for the performance of standardized procedures. This information is currect as of July 2009. Medical information and policies are constantly changing. Please check for updated info.

Source of information above is from CAP-MPT. Disclaimer: This website is not intended to create a physician patient relationship. There is no specific targeted medical advice here. Please see your physician in person. This disclaimer also applies to our other websites with generalized information: Plastic Surgery Modesto CA, Plastic Surgery Modesto, Cosmetic Surgery, Acupuncture Modesto, Veins Modesto, How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon, Breast Augmentation FAQ, Tummy Tuck FAQ

New Black Box Warning for Botox

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On April 30, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will require black box labeling on Botox and similar products warning of a rare but potentially life-threatening complication when the effects of the toxin spread far beyond the injection site. The new black box warning pertains specifically to the use of Botox to reduce spasticity or excessive muscular contractions. No serious side effects related to the distant spread of the toxin have been confirmed among people who have used Botox and the related product Myobloc for cosmetic purposes.

The new black box warnings pertain to all Botox-type products including two new
products: Myobloc and Dysport. The FDA also warns of the risks associated with
substituting one botulism product for another. The products have different
dosing units, which are incompatible, so switching products can result in
dangerous overdosing.

Related Botox, Dysport, Myobloc Links:

Botox in Modesto, CA

Dysport in Modesto, CA

Disclaimer: This website is not intended to create a physician patient relationship. There is no specific targeted medical advice here. Please see your physician in person. This disclaimer also applies to our other websites with generalized information: Plastic Surgery Modesto CA, Plastic Surgery Modesto, Cosmetic Surgery, Acupuncture Modesto, Veins Modesto, How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon, Breast Augmentation FAQ, Tummy Tuck FAQ