Is a good-faith exam required before treatment in Florida, and can it be done by telehealth?

Required; in-person exam required before treatment Not allowed. Florida requires in-person good-faith exam before injectable treatment.

Florida · Moderate

Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Florida

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. Florida's rules on who performs it — and whether it can happen over telehealth — directly affect how you schedule and staff.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Is a good-faith exam required

Required; in-person exam required before treatment

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Not allowed. Florida requires in-person good-faith exam before injectable treatment.

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD, DO, NP, PA, RN under physician supervision

What to verify in Florida

Ensure the medical director is a Florida-licensed physician with documented active involvement in clinical protocols and RN delegation.

Primary source: Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing

General business information for Florida medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Florida board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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