NP / RN / PA Aesthetic Practice FAQ
The questions everyone asks when they're researching aesthetic practice ownership.
Direct answers. State-by-state where it matters. Built by Faisal Darwiche, NP — 27 years, three practices.
Ownership + Scope
Can nurse practitioners own medspas?
Do NPs need a medical director to inject Botox?
Can RNs inject Botox without an NP?
What states require a collaborating physician for NP medspa?
Can RNs own a medspa?
What are the best states for NP medspa ownership?
What is a good-faith exam in a medspa?
Do you need a medical degree to inject Botox?
How do I legally inject Botox as an NP?
Legal Structure
Startup Cost + Launch
How much does it cost to open a medspa?
How long does it take to open a medspa?
What does an NP-owned medspa actually look like in year one?
Can I open a medspa with no money?
How much does aesthetic injection training cost?
How much does a medical director cost for a medspa?
Should my medspa accept insurance or be cash-pay?
Do I need a business plan to open a medspa?
Compliance
Do NPs need a medical director to inject Botox?
Can RNs inject Botox without an NP?
What is the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine?
How much does a medical director cost for a medspa?
What licenses does a medspa need?
Do medspas need to be Medicare certified?
What insurance does a medspa need?
What is a good-faith exam in a medspa?
How do I legally inject Botox as an NP?
What is the difference between a medspa and an aesthetic practice?