New Mexico
Medical oversight overview
In New Mexico, medical spa treatments and aesthetic medical procedures must be performed by licensed medical providers or properly delegated, certified medical assistants operating under New Mexico Medical Board guidelines. While non-physician ownership of medical spas is permitted, all clinical services, injections, and device-based procedures require direct oversight by a licensed physician or qualified advanced practice provider. Consumers should confirm that practitioners hold appropriate professional licenses and that a designated supervising physician actively oversees clinical protocols, patient safety, and emergency response procedures.
What the cited source supports
This official New Mexico Medical Board guidance outlines supervisory expectations, delegation rules for medical assistants, scope-of-practice restrictions for estheticians, and requirements for physician oversight in medical spa settings. While it provides comprehensive administrative policy, readers should verify specific current rules directly with the board as regulations may be updated.