Podcast episodes examine a global accreditation effort for non-surgical aesthetics and the steps providers can take to improve patient safety and operational standards.

Med spa safety is under increasing scrutiny as the medical aesthetics industry continues to grow, but without strong regulation and oversight, patients and providers remain vulnerable. In two new episodes of the podcast In Touch with Terri: Trade Secrets for Medical Aesthetics, business strategist Terri Ross examines the critical safety and accreditation issues shaping the field.

In “Global Accreditation for Non-Surgical Aesthetics: Raising the Bar on Safety and Standards,” Ross sits down with Thomas Terranova, CEO of Quad A, an accreditation body for surgical and non-surgical practices. Together, they discuss Quad A’s initiative to create a worldwide accreditation framework for non-surgical medical aesthetic practices such as med spas, a move to bridge the regulatory gap in this fast-growing field.

The episode highlights:

  • Why med spas are growing faster than regulations can keep up
  • How Quad A’s initiative could improve patient trust and safety
  • The steps providers should take now to meet future safety benchmarks
  • Why “making safety sexy” is the key to consumer engagement

In “The State of Med Spa Safety: Time to Regulate, Elevate, and Educate,” Ross takes the mic solo to deliver a call-to-action for the industry. Prompted by recent national attention—including a segment by John Oliver—she breaks down the truth about med spa regulation, or lack thereof, and what it means for patient safety and business integrity.

The episode explores:

  • The misleading perception of the term “med spa” and its lack of legal definition
  • How unchecked delegation and pop-up med spas put patients at risk
  • Why regulation should be seen as a growth opportunity, not a threat
  • Steps providers can take to elevate safety and operational standards

“The business of aesthetics is serious. If you want to play, you’ve got to play big, smart, and fast,” Ross says in a release. Her message is clear: Forward-thinking providers will embrace these changes now—before regulations arrive at their doorstep.

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