CT SB00418

Establishes definitions for "medical spa" as an establishment performing cosmetic medical procedures and "cosmetic medical procedure" as appearance-improving treatments that do not treat illness or prevent disease, including cosmetic surgery, injections, laser treatments, and chemical peels exceeding 30% concentration with pH below 3.0

Requires each medical spa to employ or contract with a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who is actively practicing in the state and has received education and training in cosmetic medical procedures

Mandates that cosmetic medical procedures at medical spas be performed only by the required physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or a registered nurse licensed in the state

Requires a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse to conduct an initial physical assessment of each patient prior to any cosmetic medical procedure

Requires medical spas to post and advertise the names and specialty areas of all practitioners performing procedures in the facility, on their website, and in written notices provided to patients before treatment (effective October 1, 2014)