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

Required; in-person exam mandatory before any treatment Not allowed. In-person good-faith exam is required by Massachusetts Medical Board

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Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Massachusetts

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. Massachusetts'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 mandatory before any treatment

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Not allowed. In-person good-faith exam is required by Massachusetts Medical Board

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD/DO only; NP/PA and RN may not inject neurotoxins/fillers

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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