Med Spa Medical Directors: Know Your Role, Know Your Risk

Host Ericka Adler is joined by Melissa Cuddington to discuss the role of medical directors in med spas, and the responsibilities physicians take on when serving in this position. Melissa and Ericka discuss important considerations surrounding med spa ownership, supervision, scope of practice and compliance, as well as the risks physicians may face when proper oversight is lacking. They also discuss what physicians should understand before agreeing to serve as a medical director and the steps they can take to help protect their license and ensure the med spa is operating appropriately.