Who can legally inject Botox and dermal fillers in Maryland?

MD/DO, NP/PA under physician supervision, RN under physician delegation Yes, under physician delegation and supervision

Maryland · Moderate

Who Can Inject Botox & Fillers in Maryland?

In Maryland, the answer comes down to two things: who is allowed to hold the syringe, and who has to authorize the treatment first. Here's how Maryland handles both.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Who can inject

MD/DO, NP/PA under physician supervision, RN under physician delegation

Registered nurses (RNs)

Yes, under physician delegation and supervision

Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

Require physician collaboration/supervision for injections

The exam that makes it legal

Required; in-person preferred, telehealth conditional A valid order or good-faith exam by an authorized provider is what makes an injection lawful — not simply who holds the syringe.

Training expected

No state-mandated injector training beyond licensure.

What to verify in Maryland

Verify medical director credentials and ensure physician supervision protocols are documented in writing.

Primary source: Maryland Board of Physicians; Board of Nursing

General business information for Maryland medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Maryland board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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