Medical spa facilities and nonphysician operators in aesthetics

Alexander Valiga, Christian A. Albornoz, Vida Chitsazzadeh, Jordan V. Wang, Nazanin Saedi, Roy G. Geronemus, Paul M. Friedman

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Abstract

Consumer interest in aesthetic procedures continues to grow. Through savvy marketing, affordable pricing, and minimal wait times, medical spas have grown in number to where they now outnumber physician-based cosmetic practices in 73% of major U.S. cities. To staff these facilities, owners frequently turn to nonphysician operators who have variable levels of training in dermatology and cosmetics. There has been a lack of uniform standardization of training and oversight, which may contribute to adverse events, such as burns, pigmentary alterations, and scarring. As the market for noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures continues to grow, physicians should be informed about the current cosmetic landscape in which they practice to improve patient awareness, education, and safety.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)239-243
Number of pages5
JournalClinics in Dermatology
Volume40
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2022

Keywords

  • Cosmetic Techniques
  • Cosmetics
  • Dermatology
  • Esthetics
  • Humans
  • Physicians

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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