Medical Spa Laws in Louisiana
Louisiana maintains a strict corporate-practice-of-medicine posture and requires physician ownership or an MSO structure for medical spas. Physician supervision is mandatory and must be robust, with the supervising physician often required to be on-site or immediately available for injectable procedures. This is one of the more restrictive states; non-physician owners should plan for a physician partner or MSO arrangement.
- Who can inject
- MD, DO, NP, PA, and RN under physician supervision; RN scope limited to certain procedures under direct supervision.
- Medical director requirement
- Required; supervising physician must be on-site or immediately available for injectable procedures.
- Good-faith exam
- Required; in-person physician exam before treatment.
- Corporate Practice of Medicine
- Strict; physician ownership or MSO model required; non-physician ownership generally not permitted.
- Recent regulatory activity
- No major recent change tracked.
Do this in Louisiana
Consult with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to confirm your ownership structure and supervising physician arrangement comply with corporate-practice rules.
Louisiana medical spa FAQs
Can a non-physician own a medical spa in Louisiana?
No, Louisiana's corporate-practice rules generally require physician ownership or an MSO model. Non-physician ownership is not permitted without a physician partner.
Can an RN inject Botox and fillers in Louisiana?
Yes, an RN may inject under direct physician supervision, but the supervising physician must be on-site or immediately available. RN scope is limited compared to some other states.
What does 'direct supervision' mean for injectable procedures in Louisiana?
Direct supervision typically means the supervising physician must be on-site or immediately available during injectable procedures. Verify the exact requirement with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
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