Medical Spa Insider

In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, host Alex Thiersch welcomes Dr. Terry Dubrow—board-certified plastic surgeon, star of Botched, and expert consultant for the California Medical Board. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of peptide therapy, med spa legal compliance, and the regulatory challenges practitioners face today. Dr. Dubrow breaks down the medical board’s stance on unapproved compounds, the critical importance of documentation, and how non-physician providers can safely navigate their scope of practice. Discussion points include:

05:21 — Regulatory Scrutiny
14:29 — The Importance of Documentation
20:05 — The Danger of Stacking Peptides and Experimentation
27:05 — What is Retatrutide and How Should Practitioners Approach It
35:21 — Scope of Practice and Responsible Procedures

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