First few Article Sentences
The administration of Botulinum Toxin Type A (more commonly known as Botox) was the most frequently performed nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in 2011, with over 2.6 million procedures performed by physicians in the United States.1 Factor in the number of Botox injections performed not only by physicians, but also by physician assistants and nurse practitioners, and this number skyrockets to 4 million.2 The injection may remain the same, but in Washington, the type of practitioner performing the procedure can have a major impact on policies and procedures relating to its administration.