
Utah Summary of Med Spa Laws |
Utah Frequently Asked Medical Aesthetic Legal QuestionsThe Utah medical spa legal summary breaks down the laws governing non-invasive medical aesthetics in the state. Which procedures at medical spas constitute medical treatment?Medical spas were developed to offer certain>>Read More Who can own a medical spa?Because medical spas offer treatments that are>>Read More If I’m not a doctor, can I employ a “medical director” to provide medical services for my medical spa?Utah law allows for>>Read More If I'm not a doctor, can I share in the profits of a medical spa?As a general rule, non-physicians may>>Read More Can a nurse, physician assistant or nurse practitioner take a commission for administering laser treatments or injectables like Botox?A medical spa may>>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?While Utah's sales tax generally applies to>>Read More Are Botox parties legal?Utah law does not>>Read More Who can legally fire a laser under Utah law?Utah considers the firing of lasers to be>>Read More Who can legally inject Botox under Utah law?In Utah, injection of Botox is>>Read More Does a physician need to be on site during laser and intense pulse light (IPL) devices?Whether a physician needs to be on site during the performance of a treatment using a laser or an IPL device will depend on>>Read More What kind of physician supervision is needed for a registered nurse (RN) in a medical spa?Registered nurses only require>>Read More Does a physician have to examine every new patient before the patient is treated at a med spa?A physician is>>Read More What about nurse practitioners and physician assistants? Can they see new patients or must a physician do it?The new patient examination may>>Read More When is a physician-patient relationship needed? How is it established? Is a physician-patient relationship established by a consultation?The physician-patient relationship is>>Read More Does a medical spa need to obtain a license to operate?A medical spa is considered to be>>Read More Can a medical spa offer discounts through Groupon or other similar social networking websites?Utah law does not>>Read More What type of records are medical spas required to keep of their patients?Medical spas are>>Read More Can a med spa text or email patients to convey confidential medical information?HIPAA allows covered health care providers to>>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>>Read More Is it legal to purchase drugs like Botox and fillers from overseas? From Canada, Europe, or Asia?While food, drugs and medical devices are>>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?Utah considers medical-level microneedling>>Read More 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. ![]() Additional Resources![]() AmSpa's legal summaries are powered by ByrdAdatto, a business and healthcare law firm with an aesthetics practice that spans the United States. If you need additional legal counsel for any matters concerning your medical spa or medical aesthetic practice contact ByrdAdatto.
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