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The Illinois medical spa legal summary breaks down the laws governing non-invasive medical aesthetics in the state.
AmSpa Basic members have access to the answers to over 60 legal questions. AmSpa Plus! members have access to all of the Basic answers plus 25 additional legal issues. See below to find your medical spa legal question and Join AmSpa Today for your answers. Disclaimer: The information and answers contained in these frequently asked questions provide a general guide to certain laws that apply to "medical spas" in this particular state. The information on this site is for general reference only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as medical spa legalities and regulations change very frequently. This information is not intended to provide legal advice, and it should not be relied upon as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers: You should not act upon this information without seeking knowledgeable legal counsel that takes the laws of your jurisdiction into account. All uses of the content of this site, other than personal uses, are prohibited.  AmSpaBasic FAQLogin to see answers to over 60 Illinois medical aesthetic legal issues including these Frequently Asked Questions. Not an AmSpaBasic member? Sign up today! Which medical spa procedures constitute medical treatment?Medical spas were developed to offer certain aesthetic skin care procedures developed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons in an environment thought to be more pleasing to clients. Examples of these include >>Read More Who can own a medical spa?Generally, because medical spas offer treatments that are for medical purposes >>Read More If I'm not a doctor, can I employ a "Medical Director" to provide medical services for my medical spa?If a non-professional business owned by non-physicians employs a medical director >>Read More If I'm not a doctor can I share in the profits of a medical spa?Illinois law specifically prohibits >>Read More Can a nurse, physician assistant or nurse practitioner take a commission for administering laser treatments or injectables like Botox?Illinois law specifically >>Read More Do I have to be a doctor to own medical spa equipment, like lasers, or real estate?An unlicensed person or entity may >>Read More Do I need to charge sales tax on procedures like Botox?Both prescription and nonprescription medications and medical appliances are >>Read More Are Botox parties legal?The law does not restrict where Botox treatments may be performed, as long as >>Read More Who can legally fire a laser under Illinois law?Under Illinois law, administering cosmetic laser treatments is considered >>Read More Who can legally inject Botox under Illinois law?A person who injects Botox for cosmetic purposes >>Read More Does a physician need to be on site during laser and intense pulse light (IPL) devices?A physician must be on-site when >>Read More What kind of physician supervision is needed for a registered nurse (RN) in a medical spa?Before a physician may delegate any medical procedure >>Read More Does a physician have to examine every new patient before the patient is treated at a med spa?A physician is required to >>Read More Does a medical spa need to obtain a license to operate?A medical spa is considered to be a medical practice. Therefore, in Illinois, >>Read More Can a medical spa offer discounts through Groupon or other similar social networking websites?The Illinois IDFPR issued a position statement on daily deals, such as Groupon, and determined >>Read More What type of records are medical spas required to keep of their patients?Medical spas are medical practices and therefore >>Read More Can a med spa text or email patients to convey confidential medical information?Physicians should >>Read More If a patient posted a message or a review on a medical spa’s social media page, can and how should the medical spa respond?When communicating on social media, a medical spa should always >>Read More Is it legal to purchase drugs like Botox and fillers from overseas? From Canada, Europe, or Asia?Generally >>Read More Can a chiropractor or dentist serve as a medical director?The term "medical director" implies >>Read More Who can legally perform the following treatments: microneedling; lasers/light-emitting devices; dermaplaning; Coolsculpting; permanent makeup?A physician may delegate these procedures to >>Read More  ADDITIONAL AmSpaPLUS! FAQLogin to see answers to over 25 additional Illinois medical aesthetic legal issues including these Frequently Asked Questions. Not an AmSpaPlus! member? Sign up today! What type of entity may own a medical spa?Any type of entity that is permitted to provide >>Read More Can medical spas sell retail products i.e. skin creams?Medical spas may sell >>Read More Do medical spas have to charge sales tax on retail products?Any medical practice that sells retail products >>Read More Does a physician have to be physically present while a nurse practitioner is performing services in a medical spa?Illinois law requires an APN >>Read More Do physicians have to be physically present when a PA is performing services in a medical spa?A supervising physician must continuously exercise >>Read More Can a PA perform cosmetic procedures such as operate lasers, inject Botox, and perform microdermabrasion?As long as the cosmetic procedures are >>Read More Can an aesthetician, cosmetologist, electrologist or vocational nurses use lasers or intense light devices?A physician may only delegate >>Read More Who can perform microdermabrasion?A physician may only delegate >>Read More Can a physician use a picture album containing patient photos?A physician may >>Read More May a physician leave a message on a patient’s answering machine? Verify an appointment with a family member or spouse?When making these types of communications, >>Read More Are lasers subject to OSHA requirements?OSHA requires: (1) lasers to be >>Read More What administrative requirements are provided in the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules?A med spa or physician covered by HIPAA must >>Read More |
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