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Washington Frequently Asked Medical Aesthetic Legal QuestionsThe Washington medical spa legal summary breaks down the laws governing non-invasive medical aesthetics in the state.
Who can own a med spa? Who can inject Botox and fillers? Who can fire a laser? Are Botox parties legal? See below to find your medical spa legal questions and Join AmSpa Today for your answers.
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AmSpa Plus! members have access to all of the Basic answers plus 25 additional legal issues. Find answers to more medical spa legal questions, as well as business best-practices to keep you profitable, at an AmSpa Medical Spa & Aesthetic Boot Camp near you! 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.  AmSpa Basic FAQLogin to see answers to over 60 Washington medical aesthetic legal issues including these Frequently Asked Questions. Not an AmSpaBasic member? Sign up today! Which procedures at medical spas constitute medical treatment?Medical spas were developed to offer certain aesthetic skin care procedures >>Read More Who can own a medical spa?Generally, only a >>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 >>Read More If I'm not a doctor can I share in the profits of a medical spa?As a general rule, non-physicians >>Read More Can a nurse, physician assistant or nurse practitioner take a commission for administering laser treatments or injectables like Botox?A nurse, physician assistant (PA), or nurse practitioner (NP) 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?Prescription and non-prescription medicines, drugs, and medical devices furnished >>Read More Are Botox parties legal?Washington law does not >>Read More Who can legally fire a laser under Washington law?In Washington, firing of lasers >>Read More Who can legally inject Botox under Washington law?In Washington, the injection of Botox is >>Read More Does a physician need to be on site during laser and intense pulse light (IPL) devices?Nurse practitioners, >>Read More What kind of physician supervision is needed for a registered nurse (RN) in a medical spa?For an RN performing a >>Read More Does a physician have to examine every new patient before the patient is treated at a med spa?Because in Washington most treatments >>Read More Does a medical spa need to obtain a license to operate?"A medical spa is considered to be a >>Read More Can a medical spa offer discounts through Groupon or other similar social networking websites?While Washington 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 >>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?Because Washington's "practice of >>Read More  ADDITIONAL AmSpaPLUS! FAQFind answers to more than 25 additional Washington medical aesthetic legal issues including the basic Frequently Asked Questions listed below. Login to see all 85+ questions! Not an AmSpaPlus member? Sign up today! What type of entity may own a medical spa?In Washington, a medical spa may be owned by >>Read More Can medical spas sell retail products i.e. skin creams?Medical practices are >>Read More Do medical spas have to charge sales tax on retail products?Any medical practice that sells retail products must >>Read More Does a physician have to be physically present while a nurse practitioner is performing services in a medical spa?Physician supervision is >>Read More Do physicians have to be physically present when a PA is performing services in a medical spa?Physician supervision >>Read More Can a PA perform cosmetic procedures such as operate lasers, inject Botox, and perform microdermabrasion?A PA can perform a cosmetic procedure if >>Read More Can an aesthetician, cosmetologist, electrologist or vocational nurses use lasers or intense light devices?Master estheticians may >>Read More Who can perform microdermabrasion?Washington law >>Read More Can a physician use a picture album containing patient photos?A physician may use a patient photo if >>Read More May a physician leave a message on a patient’s answering machine? Verify an appointment with a family member or spouse?When leaving a message on the patient's answering machine, the physician should >>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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