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The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) advocates for patient safety, access to specialty care, skin cancer prevention and education and fair and appropriate reimbursement.

A medical spa owner in Minnesota is facing charges after posing as a registered nurse, lying about having a medical dire...
10/29/2025

A medical spa owner in Minnesota is facing charges after posing as a registered nurse, lying about having a medical director and injecting patients with what she called “black market” botulinum toxin. ASDSA urges patients to ensure medical procedures are performed or supervised by an onsite physician, especially by a board certified dermatologist. Visit the link in our bio to read the full article and learn more about ASDSA’s Med Spa Safety efforts.

The Louisiana Department of Public Health reminds the public to only receive FDA-approved botulinum toxin injections by ...
10/23/2025

The Louisiana Department of Public Health reminds the public to only receive FDA-approved botulinum toxin injections by a licensed individual in a healthcare setting after two reports of botulism-like symptoms. ASDSA encourages patients to ensure medical procedures are performed or supervised by an onsite physician using FDA-approved products, especially by a board certified dermatologist. Visit the link in our bio to read more and learn about ASDSA’s Med Spa Safety efforts.

Today, Oct. 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Medicare claims hold guidance to Me...
10/21/2025

Today, Oct. 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Medicare claims hold guidance to Medicare Administrative Contractors. CMS instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to lift the claims hold and process claims with dates of service of Oct. 1, 2025, and later for certain services impacted by select expired Medicare legislative payment provisions passed under the ’25 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. This includes claims paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Visit https://go.cms.gov/3L2fZOj view the CMS guidance.

“Impostor nurses” take the credentials of someone with a similar or the same name and then treat patients, despite havin...
10/16/2025

“Impostor nurses” take the credentials of someone with a similar or the same name and then treat patients, despite having no training or education. Patients deserve to make informed decisions about from whom they receive medical treatment. ASDSA supports disclosure of level of licensure in medical advertisements and communications, as well as posting this information in health care settings and on photo identification badges in patient-interactions. Visit https://bit.ly/4nRzesw to learn more.

Multiple people were arrested in Texas for practicing medicine in a medical spa without a license - one claiming to be a...
10/14/2025

Multiple people were arrested in Texas for practicing medicine in a medical spa without a license - one claiming to be a doctor and the other “nurse certified”. After performing injections and other procedures, there were allegedly patient injuries, including a punctured nerve. ASDSA encourages patients to ensure medical procedures are performed or directly supervised by a physician, especially by a board certified dermatologist as recommended in the “Medical Spa Safety Act,” and supports disclosure of level of licensure in medical advertisements and communications, as well as posting this information in health care settings and on ID badges in patient-interactions. Visit https://bit.ly/46TNjzu to learn more.

The FDA has launched a database that allows the public to view reports of adverse events for cosmetic products, allowing...
10/10/2025

The FDA has launched a database that allows the public to view reports of adverse events for cosmetic products, allowing medical professionals, patients, and consumers the ability to review the potential safety of a product. If you encounter any adverse events in patients caused by cosmetic products, you may report them to the FDA’s MedWatch. Additionally, any adverse events associated with a medical procedure can also be reported to MedWatch and ASDSA/Northwestern University’s Cutaneous Procedures Adverse Events Reporting (CAPER) registry at caper.net. Visit https://bit.ly/46X81xa to learn more!

A woman in Texas is facing felony charges for operating a medical spa unlicensed and falsely presenting herself as a nur...
10/07/2025

A woman in Texas is facing felony charges for operating a medical spa unlicensed and falsely presenting herself as a nurse. Patients deserve to make informed decisions about from whom they receive medical treatment. ASDSA encourages patients to ensure medical procedures are performed or directly supervised by a physician, especially by a board certified dermatologist as recommended in the “Medical Spa Safety Act,” and supports disclosure of level of licensure in medical advertisements and communications, as well as posting this information in health care settings and on ID badges in patient-interactions. Visit https://bit.ly/4eyw60g to learn more.

A recent study co-authored by ASDSA members Ann Haas, MD, and Elan Newman, MD, highlights widespread patient confusion o...
10/01/2025

A recent study co-authored by ASDSA members Ann Haas, MD, and Elan Newman, MD, highlights widespread patient confusion over the professional titles used by non-physicians. Only 9% of the 1,000 adults surveyed across California could correctly match a practitioner's level of training and qualifications with the appropriate medical or specialty title, while 91% said accurate understanding was essential for informed consent.

The findings reinforce ASDSA’s advocacy for title transparency in medical advertising, requiring clear disclosure of licensure and board certification and protecting physician-specific terms such as “medical doctor,” “doctor of osteopathic medicine” and “board certified dermatologist” to safeguard patients and ensure informed decision-making. Read the full press release to learn more – https://bit.ly/3IqkMZ4

Safety

A “celebrity esthetician” has been accused of burning and scarring a patient after performing a chemical peel and multip...
09/29/2025

A “celebrity esthetician” has been accused of burning and scarring a patient after performing a chemical peel and multiple rounds of microneedling, procedures outside the scope of practice for estheticians in California. ASDSA encourages patients to ensure medical procedures are performed or supervised by an onsite physician, especially by a board certified dermatologist. Visit bit.ly/4eyw60g to read more and learn about ASDSA’s Med Spa Safety efforts.

Thank you to ASDSA Members Past President Mathew Avram, MD, Margaret Chou, MD, Board Member Catherine DiGiorgio, MD, Mad...
09/09/2025

Thank you to ASDSA Members Past President Mathew Avram, MD, Margaret Chou, MD, Board Member Catherine DiGiorgio, MD, Madeline Krauss, MD, Morgan Murphrey, MD, and Molly Wanner, MD, who testified on behalf of patient safety against legislation in Massachusetts (MA) that would allow dental hygienists to administer botulinum toxins and dermal fillers under the supervision of a dentist during a recent MA Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

A CO man who was previously convicted and sentenced to prison for posing as a physician is now suspected of practicing m...
09/03/2025

A CO man who was previously convicted and sentenced to prison for posing as a physician is now suspected of practicing medicine without a medical license, including performing surgery in a medical spa without an on-site medical director. The Colorado Medical Board has issued a cease and desist, and he is facing charges for impersonating a physician.

Patients deserve to make informed decisions about from whom they receive medical treatment. ASDSA encourages patients to ensure medical procedures are performed or directly supervised by a physician, especially by a board certified dermatologist as recommended in the “Medical Spa Safety Act,” and supports public policy which requires disclosure of level of licensure in medical advertisements and communications, as well as posting this information in health care settings and on ID badges in patient-interactions. Visit https://bit.ly/4eyw60g to learn more.

Elle magazine addresses the dangers that have occurred in medical spas where there can be a lack of oversight and regula...
08/26/2025

Elle magazine addresses the dangers that have occurred in medical spas where there can be a lack of oversight and regulation. This article highlights ASDSA’s med spa resources microsite, which include the ASDSA Med Spa Safety model bill, journal articles and studies, and news stories calling for increased safety for patients. ASDSA’s model bill calls for regulation of med spas, requiring all medical procedures to be performed or directly supervised by a physician, especially by a board certified dermatologist.

If you encounter any counterfeit products or patients injured by a non-physician, physicians should report such occurrences to ASDSA’s CAPER, FDA and/or the appropriate state licensing board. Visit https://bit.ly/4eyw60g to learn more.

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