Medical Spas and Liability

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Medical Spas and Legal Risks

In 2018, Dermatology Times discussed the increasing liability risks faced by medical spa owners, particularly dermatologists. Their article “Medical spa owners face increasing liability risks” written by David J. Goldberg, MD, JD highlighted the rising popularity of medical spas and the corresponding increase in litigation due to issues such as inadequate supervision, insufficiently trained staff, and lack of informed consent. Dermatologists who own or are associated with medical spas must be vigilant about legal risks, ensuring proper oversight and compliance with regulations to avoid malpractice lawsuits and potential revocation of medical licenses.