The Growth of Med Spas and Their Legal Considerations

Over the past several years, there has been substantial growth in the number of medical spas in the country, with many projecting it to be among the fastest growing industries throughout the decade. However, with regulators vowing to keep up with the pace, it is particularly important to keep all compliance requirements in mind. Therefore, this Client Alert will (i) outline what is considered a medical spa; (ii) discuss some legal considerations every medical spa owner and operator should know; and (iii) recommend best practices and structures to optimize compliance. Though this Client Alert will focus on Illinois law, the legalities are generally applicable to other states with a similar regulatory scheme.