Medical Spa Laws in Michigan
Michigan operates a moderate regulatory framework that permits non-physician ownership through MSO structures while requiring physician supervision for all injection activities. RNs, NPs, and PAs may inject under appropriate physician oversight, making it accessible for entrepreneurs willing to engage a supervising physician. The state does not impose a strict Corporate Practice of Medicine bar, and good-faith exams may be conducted via telehealth if the provider has sufficient clinical information.
Common questions about Michigan med-spa law
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- Who Can Inject Botox & Fillers in Michigan?
- Do You Need a Medical Director for a Med Spa in Michigan?
- Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Michigan
- What Training Do You Need to Inject Botox in Michigan?
- Can RNs and Nurse Practitioners Inject Botox in Michigan?
- Can a Non-Physician Own a Med Spa in Michigan?
- Who can inject
- MD/DO, NP/PA under physician supervision, RN under physician delegation
- Can RNs inject?
- Yes, under physician delegation and direct supervision
- NP / PA authority
- Require physician supervision for injections; collaborative agreement required
- Medical director
- Required; supervising physician must oversee injector activities
- Good-faith exam
- Required; in-person or telehealth allowed
- Telehealth exam
- Conditional; telehealth GFE allowed if adequate patient information and physician judgment can be exercised
- Corporate Practice of Medicine
- Lenient; MSO/management structures permitted
- Who can own a medspa
- Non-physicians via MSO/management structure allowed
- Injector training
- No state-mandated injector training beyond licensure.
- Regulating board
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA); Michigan Medical Board
- Recent regulatory activity
- No major recent change tracked.
Do this in Michigan
Establish a written collaborative agreement with a supervising physician and ensure all RN, NP, and PA injectors are properly delegated and directly supervised.
Michigan medical spa FAQs
Can an RN own a medical spa in Michigan?
An RN cannot own a medical spa independently, but may own one through an MSO or management company with a supervising physician. The RN may perform injections under that physician's delegation and direct supervision.
Do I need a medical director for my medical spa in Michigan?
Yes. A supervising physician is required to oversee all injection activities performed by RNs, NPs, and PAs. This relationship should be formalized in a written collaborative agreement.
Can a telehealth good-faith exam be used for the first Botox treatment in Michigan?
Conditionally, yes. A telehealth exam may satisfy the good-faith requirement if the provider has adequate patient information and can exercise appropriate clinical judgment; however, verify with your supervising physician and legal counsel for your specific situation.
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