Choosing your injector · Long Island
Med spa vs. nurse injector: how to choose
What each offers, why credentials matter and the questions to ask before you book.
Botox and filler are medical treatments, so who is holding the syringe matters. On Long Island you can choose a med spa, a clinic or an independent nurse injector. Each can be a fine choice, and what matters most is the training, the assessment and the care behind your treatment.
Two common options
A med spa
Often offers many services in one place and a set schedule. The staff has a range of training, and the person treating you may differ from visit to visit.
A nurse injector
Typically a one-to-one relationship with the same clinician who assesses you, plans your treatment and follows up with you.
What matters most
The license, training and experience of the person injecting you, and whether you feel heard and unhurried.
Credentials
Why RN, BSN, MSN matters
Irina Mogilner is a registered nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Nursing education covers anatomy, health assessment and patient safety, which is the foundation for careful injectable care.
- A health-first view. A nurse is trained to review your history, medications and allergies before treatment.
- A consultation first. Irina starts with your goals and a facial assessment, then plans around natural movement.
- One clinician. The person who plans your treatment is the person who treats you.
NewFaceGlow
Oceanside, Long Island
2949 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
516-603-5506
Irina Mogilner, RN, BSN, MSN
Hours: Tue 3–8 PM, Wed–Thu 1–8 PM and every other Saturday 10 AM–2 PM. All other times are by appointment only.
Before you book
Questions to ask any provider
Rules on who can inject, and under what supervision, are set by the state, so it is fair to ask any provider to explain their license and how care is supervised.
- What is your license, and who will be doing my injections?
- How is care supervised, and who do I contact if I have a concern after treatment?
- Will you review my health history, medications and allergies first?
- Which products do you use, and how are they stored and handled?
- How do you decide on the amount, and do you start conservatively?
At NewFaceGlow
Care led by a registered nurse
At NewFaceGlow in Oceanside, Irina Mogilner, RN, BSN, MSN, sees you from your first consultation, with time to talk it through and ask every question. Pricing is confirmed at your consultation.
NewFaceGlow
Oceanside, Long Island
2949 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
516-603-5506
Irina Mogilner, RN, BSN, MSN
Hours: Tue 3–8 PM, Wed–Thu 1–8 PM and every other Saturday 10 AM–2 PM. All other times are by appointment only.
Questions people ask
What credentials does Irina Mogilner have?
Irina Mogilner is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing: RN, BSN, MSN.
Is a med spa or a nurse injector better?
Neither is better in every case. What matters is the license, training and experience of the person injecting you, a proper assessment and clear aftercare. Ask each provider the same questions and choose the one you trust.
What should I ask before booking Botox or filler?
Ask about the provider’s license, who will inject you, how care is supervised, which products are used, how the amount is decided and who to contact after treatment.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Results vary. Please consult a licensed provider about your own health and treatment options.
Natural. Refreshed. Still You.
Meet Irina
Hours: Tue 3–8 PM, Wed–Thu 1–8 PM and every other Saturday 10 AM–2 PM. All other times are by appointment only.