Ownership rules

Physician-only or MSO with physician as controlling member

Corporate Practice of Medicine

Strict; Corporate Practice of Medicine enforced—physician ownership or MSO with physician control required

The medical-director angle

Medical director/supervising physician required Ownership and the medical-director requirement are usually two sides of the same compliance coin.

What to verify in Illinois

Ensure a licensed MD/DO owns or controls the medical spa and performs all injections; verify CPOM compliance with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Primary source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Medical Board

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

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