• Alert: New Illinois Amendment Significantly Limits Use of Restrictive Covenants

    July 19, 2021

    By Renee E. Coover, JD, ByrdAdattoUpdate October 26: On August 13, 2021, Illinois enacted a new law, amending the Illinois Freedom to [...]

  • Tips to Help You Market and Grow Your Practice

    July 14, 2021

    By Terri Ross, CEO, APX by Terri RossMarketing is sometimes like throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks. You shouldn't [...]

  • Vulvar and Vaginal Intimate Skin Care Is on the Rise

    July 12, 2021

    By Melissa WaineEveryone wants to age gracefully. As you age, your skin can start to show the effects with the appearance of [...]

  • BREAKING NEWS: Biden Issues Executive Order on Non-competes

    July 9, 2021

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, Legal Coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationToday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) that covers a number [...]

  • A Lack of Aesthetic Injectors and What It Means for RNs

    July 7, 2021

    By Madilyn Moeller, Editorial Assistant, American Med Spa AssociationThe medical spa industry and the aesthetic industry in general are experiencing explosive growth [...]

  • What You Need to Know About Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Dermal Filler Injections

    July 6, 2021

    By Leslie Baumann, MD, and Paula Purpera, PA-CDermal filler injections using hyaluronic acid (HA) are among the most common noninvasive cosmetic procedures [...]

  • What Are the Rules for Who Can Inject Neurotoxins?

    June 29, 2021

    By Madilyn Moeller, Editorial Assistant, American Med Spa AssociationNeuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, have become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 [...]

  • What Medical Spas Need to Know About the New Open Notes Law

    June 25, 2021

    By Jeff Segal, MD, JD, ByrdAdatto and Medical JusticeThe 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law in December 2016. It was [...]

  • Does OSHA’s New ETS Apply to Your Medical Spa?

    June 22, 2021

    By Bradford E. Adatto, Partner, ByrdAdattoOn June 10, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an emergency temporary standard [...]

  • 5 Reasons to Review Your Financials and Set Business Goals

    June 21, 2021

    By Christin Trujillo, Consultant, Skytale GroupOwning and operating a medical spa, dental practice or other small business mimics driving a car: It [...]

  • Join AmSpa at the Boston Medical Spa & Aesthetic Boot Camp

    June 18, 2021

    By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) Starting next Friday, June 25, AmSpa will host its [...]

  • Industry Reactions to PA Title Change Vote from AAPA

    June 17, 2021

    By Madilyn Moeller, Editorial Assistant, American Med Spa AssociationPAs are key members of the medical aesthetic industry. At many medical spas, PAs [...]