Registered nurses (RNs)

No; RNs cannot inject neurotoxins or fillers in Massachusetts

Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

Cannot inject neurotoxins/fillers; limited to supportive clinical roles

Supervision & the medical director

Required; physician must be on-site or have direct oversight

The exam requirement

Required; in-person exam mandatory before any treatment

What to verify in Massachusetts

Ensure a licensed Massachusetts physician owns or has controlling interest in the medspa; non-physician ownership is not permitted for injection-based practices.

Primary source: Massachusetts Medical Board

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

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