NP vs MD vs PA vs Esthetician: The SHOCKING Truth About Who Should Inject Your Face

This week on Beauty & The Brain, Dr. Chris Croley and NP Jerry Drinkard unpack one of the most controversial — and misunderstood — topics in aesthetics: Who is the safest, most qualified injector?

A patient recently called the clinic requesting “physician-only” injections, and that simple request sparked a deep conversation about titles, training, competency, and why consumers are often confused about who should perform aesthetic procedures.

You’ll learn:

• The differences in education & clinical training across physicians, NPs, PAs, CRNAs, dentists & estheticians

• Why scope of practice laws vary wildly from state to state

• Whether titles actually predict skill or safety

• How to evaluate an injector beyond credentials

• What really causes complications — and who’s equipped to manage them

• The rise of unsafe med spa models, poor supervision, and unlicensed injectors

• Why trust, communication, and treatment approach matter more than letters behind a name

This episode gives both consumers and aesthetic providers clarity on an issue that impacts every corner of the industry.

Perfect for listeners interested in:

Botox | Filler | Aesthetic injector training | Med spa education | Patient safety | Filler complications | Choosing an injector | Aesthetic industry trends | Scope of practice laws | Facial anatomy for injectors