“The Shifting Face of Aesthetic Care: A Systematic Survey of Independent Medspa Directorship and Practitioner Trends in Florida”

The rapid proliferation of medical spas in the US has raised concerns over the continued shift of non-surgical aesthetic treatments away from traditional core specialty integration and supervision, potentially affecting the surgical treatment guidance and education of cosmetic surgery patients. This study aimed to assess the current trends in the growth of independent medspa facilities as well as practitioner supervision, licensing, and specialization in the state of Florida.