How to Open a Med Spa in Mississippi
Does Mississippi prohibit the corporate practice of medicine?
Mississippi law generally prohibits the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM; however, the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (BOML) issued guidance, announcing that it would not concern itself with the form or type of business arrangements entered into by a licensee, provided certain prerequisites are met.
Do nurse practitioners have full practice authority in Mississippi?
No. In Mississippi, nurse practitioners are required to practice in collaboration with a supervising physician.
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Is a salon license needed in Mississippi?
A proposed salon owner must submit an application for licensure to operate a salon.
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Who can provide Botox injections in Mississippi?
Mississippi permits nurse practitioners who meet certain qualifications to perform Botox injections.
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Does Mississippi have special rules for laser cosmetic procedures?
The use of lasers, pulsed-light or similar devices, either for invasive or cosmetic procedures, is considered to be the practice of medicine in the state of Mississippi; a physician must perform laser services.
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Does a medical director have to live in the state of Mississippi to be the medical director of a practice in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, physicians must practice a specific number of hours within the state each month in order to provide medical director services; however, the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure may grant variances for certain situations.
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May aestheticians perform microdermabrasion in Mississippi?
Yes, provided the Mississippi-licensed aesthetician providing services involving exfoliation limit the exfoliation to the stratum corneum cells.
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Are Mobile Salons permitted in Mississippi?
The Board of Cosmetology voted against allowing Mobile Salons in the State of Mississippi in 2023 citing that all salons must have a dedicated physical address.
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