KNOW THE HAND BEHIND THE LASER & NEEDLE!!!

A recent study by Sara Hogan MD, reported in Cosmetic Surgery Times September 2024, investigated the MedSpa industry and came to important conclusions regarding the care delivered in non-physician, absent physician, and non-core physician settings.

Important discoveries in her study include:

1. Recent data shows a higher incidence of complications from cosmetic procedures delivered in a MedSpa.
2. A study conducted in 2020 concluded that higher complication rates are due to lack of supervision, inadequate training, and improper techniques.
3. According to the study reviewed, only 40% of Med Spas review the patients’ medical history.
4. Only 65% of Med Spas informed the patient that the supervising physician is not on site.
5. Many Med Spas do not post the name of the Medical Director at the reception desk.
6. Medical directors in the state of Colorado are required to know how to perform all the procedures offered.
7. Two thirds of procedures are performed by aestheticians. Medical skills are not a part of aesthetician training.
8. There are no federal regulations for oversite of Med Spas. They are regulated by the states, and they are not a priority for investigation or regulation.
9. There have been reports of Med Spas using counterfeit products. Counterfeit Botox was reported to cause harmful effects in April 2024 according to the CDC.
10. Med Spas are not held to the same ethical standards as medical practices.