Aesthetic Accreditation Agency Established

December 15, 2008

Recently in California, medical spas have been the target of legislation intended to regulate the medical spa industry. Aesthetic Accreditation Agency was established in 2008 due to new legislative changes that seek to improve patient safety and the standard of care in the medical spa setting. While hospitals and surgery centers have been accredited by several organizations for decades, the aesthetic facility environment has not had a dedicated accreditation program that examines all aspects of patient safety and quality care. Aesthetic Accreditation Agency is an accrediting and consulting program which will continually monitor and implement advances in aesthetic quality patient care. This requires constant review and revision of standards to reflect the latest changes and developments. We are at the forefront of legislative efforts to provide patients with safety and quality assurance in the medical spa setting. Read more