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What Happens When a MedSpa Closes? Protecting Client Packages, Gift Cards, and Building Trust
A personal story of Anchorage medspa owners honoring gift cards from a closed spa leads into the legal realities of medspa closures, prepaid packages and gift cards, and how honoring credits builds trust and loyalty.
GLP-1 Dispensing in Medspas: Complete Regulatory Guide for Semaglutide Administration vs. Dispensing
Facing questions about GLP‑1 dispensing certificates, physician licenses, and take‑home Semaglutide? This guide demystifies the regulatory maze for in‑office administration vs. dispensing, outlines compounding rules post‑shortage, and maps state‑by‑state viability. Perfect for medspa owners wanting to stay compliant and avoid costly missteps.
Retention Is Your Problem
Here’s the uncomfortable truth about medspas: if your retention is lousy, it’s not the industry—it’s you. It isn't Groupon's fault or the new medspa down the street that just opened or the industry, marketing agency, instagram or whatever else you want to blame it on....
Sorting Fact from Fiscal Fear: What the New Pharma Tariff Really Means for Your Medspa
Social media buzzing about a 100% pharma tariff? Get the real facts on how new import taxes will impact your Medspa’s Botox, injectables, and pricing. Separate fear from reality.
The Legal Facelift: How to Build, Run, and Transition a Compliant Med Spa – Part III
As med spas become acquisition targets, the transition phase can make or break your deal. In Part III of The Legal Facelift, we look at what buyers really dig into during due diligence, weigh the pros and cons between asset vs. equity sales, and highlight the legal guardrails you need—from indemnification to non-compete clauses—to exit or scale without getting burned.
The Medspa Owner’s Guide to Hiring and Training a Top-Tier Nurse Injector
How to bridge the skills gap and build your dream aesthetic team from the ground upEvery medspa owner knows the struggle: you're turning away...
The Legal Facelift: How to Build, Run, and Transition a Compliant Med Spa – Part II
Thinking of opening a med spa? This post explains legal requirements, ownership models and entity types to keep your practice compliant. Read Part I now.
AmSpa Names 25 Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2025: Industry Leaders Recognized at WALC Conference
News provided by American Med Spa Association, LLC Aug 06, 2025, 09:00 ETThe American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) has unveiled its prestigious list...
AmSpa Names 25 Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2025: Industry Leaders Recognized at WALC Conference
News provided by American Med Spa Association, LLC Aug 06, 2025, 09:00 ETThe American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) has unveiled its prestigious list...
The Legal Facelift: How to Build, Run, and Transition a Compliant Med Spa – Part I
Thinking of opening a med spa? This post explains legal requirements, ownership models and entity types to keep your practice compliant. Read Part I now.
Spring Holiday Promotions That Drive Revenue: How to Market Your Medspa Specials in the AI Era
Learn how to create data-driven, AI-enhanced marketing campaigns for your medspa’s Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day promotions that maximize visibility and conversions in 2025.
The Decline of Extreme Aesthetics: How Medspas Can Pivot to Natural Beauty & Holistic Wellness
As the era of exaggerated ‘Instagram face’ aesthetics declines, medspas must adapt to demand for subtle enhancements, regenerative treatments, and wellness-driven care. Learn strategies to thrive in this new landscape.
“How Do I Keep Clients From Leaving After the Peptide Ban?” – Your Top Questions Answered
Facing client backlash due to the compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide ban? Discover scripts, tools, and strategies to retain trust, communicate effectively, and pivot your medspa’s weight loss programs without losing revenue.
Best Neuromodulator ROI 2025: Cost Comparison Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Dysport, Xeomin & Letybo
Discover the best neuromodulator for your medspa in 2025. Compare Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Dysport, Xeomin, and the newly FDA-approved Letybo. Plus, use our ROI calculator to price treatments profitably!
How Much Should Your MedSpa Spend on Marketing? The Data-Driven Answer
A comprehensive guide revealing the optimal marketing budget for medical spas, backed by industry data and expert insights. Understand how to strategically allocate your marketing dollars for maximum growth.
Why Every Medspa Owner Is Buying Machines Wrong (And How The Client-First Machine Method™ Fixes It)
Discover why medspa owners are wasting money on machines their clients don’t want—and how The Client-First Machine Method™ helps you grow smarter by serving your best clients first.
New Rules Crack Down on Bad Behavior at Medical Conferences
Medical conferences are cracking down on unprofessional behavior with new policies aimed at fostering respect and inclusivity. These initiatives, led by organizations like the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, offer valuable lessons for all professional settings—including medspas
The Medical Spa Boom & Bust Cycle: Surviving the Correction and Thriving in a Maturing Industry
Discover how the medical spa industry is entering a critical correction phase. Learn what you need to do to survive, grow, and thrive as the market matures. Expert insights for medspa owners navigating the boom-and-bust cycle.
What Is The Best Medspa Software? A Comprehensive Comparison for 2025
Discover the best EMR systems for medspas in 2025. Compare features, pricing, and scalability to find the perfect fit for your practice.
Medical Director vs. Collaborating Physician: What Every Medspa Owner Needs to Know
Confused about the difference between a collaborating physician and a medical director for your medspa? This guide explains their roles, costs, and state requirements.
How To Barter Services Correctly: With Service Template
Starting a medical spa—or any business, really—often feels like a crash course in resourcefulness....
HIPAA Compliance and Your Website: Don’t Fall for the Myths and Scare Tactics
Learn the truth about HIPAA compliance for medspa websites and why it’s about how tools are used, not the platform. Avoid scare tactics!
20 Ways to Answer the Question, “How Are You?” (And 20 Ways Not To)
Client interactions start with simple questions like, ‘How are you?’ Learn 20 thoughtful, engaging ways to respond that build connections and set the tone for appointments, plus what not to say.
What Are Aesthetician Bridge Practices?
While reading an article just the other day, I came across something I had never heard of before: Aesthetician Bridge Practices. Intrigued by the name, I dove in and discovered a business model that could potentially reshape the way medspas operate, making them safer...
Walk-In Botox Services: Before You Hate the Idea, Hear Us Out
If you’re an injector, practice manager, or receptionist reading this, I get it. The idea of walk-in Botox probably sounds like chaos. No appointments? No structure? A steady stream of unpredictable clients disrupting your day? It feels like a logistical nightmare...
HIPAA Compliance and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs): What Medspas Need to Know
HIPAA laws are designed to protect patient privacy and ensure the security of Protected Health Information (PHI). Medspas, as healthcare providers, must comply with these laws to avoid penalties, maintain patient trust, and safeguard sensitive data. A key component of...
Why Checking Product Expiration Dates is Essential for Your Medspa (Plus a Free Product Inventory Spreadsheet!)
In the hustle of running a medspa, keeping track of every detail can be overwhelming—but ensuring that your products are not expired is a must do. Expired products, whether for client treatments or your backbar inventory, can lead to significant problems, ranging from...
How SkinCeuticals’ Pro 1:1 Consultations Could Boost Your Aesthetics Business
In a world that’s increasingly turning to virtual solutions, SkinCeuticals is leading the charge with its Pro 1:1 Virtual Consultation service. Launch in late November 2024, this program connects customers directly with licensed aestheticians through drop-in or...
How to Say “No” to a Medspa Client—With Compassion and Care
In the medspa world, it’s common for clients to request treatments they may not need, whether it’s the latest trend or just a bit more of what they’ve already received. As medspa professionals, your role is twofold: enhancing appearances and protecting your clients’...
How to Quickly Check if a Product is FDA Approved for Your Medspa
As the Aesthetics Industry continues to grow at a staggering rate, oversight will be stricter - and players flashing shiny things to captilize on this growth will continue to emerge. Ensuring that the products you use in your medspa or aesthetic practice are...
Don’t Get Banned or Fined: The Medspa Owner’s Guide to SMS Marketing Compliance
One of our readers recently reached out after being banned from Mailchimp, suspecting it was due to a promotional text about Botox. We won’t name names (your secrets are safe here!), but this story is a cautionary tale for all medspa owners. Getting banned from your...
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