Medical Spa Safety Act
Current Law
Alaska does not have any state laws pertaining to medical spas. However, the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing formed the Medical Spa Services Work Group which has released draft guidance stating Alaska does not specifically regulate medical spas but the licensees in charge of and those performing the injectable procedures. A medical director may be a physician, physician assistant, or APRN. The administration of neuromodulators, auto transplanting biological materials, or treating with chemical peels below the dermal layer or hot lasers are the practice of medicine and may not be performed by an individual who is not an "appropriate health care provider". Other procedures may be delegated to a trained individual. The medical director is not required to be on site; however, during procedures, a "person with the appropriate level of licensure to perform the procedure and manage emergencies" must be on site. A physician, PA, or APRN must evaluate the patient prior to the procedure.
Opportunities for Improvement
Since there are no laws in place, Alaska would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.
Sources
Alaska Medical Spa Services Work Group
DRAFT Medical Spa Services Frequently Asked Questions