Kentucky · Moderate

Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Kentucky

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. Kentucky's rules on who performs it — and whether it can happen over telehealth — directly affect how you schedule and staff.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Is a good-faith exam required

Required; in-person preferred, telehealth varies by board interpretation

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Conditional; telehealth GFE permitted only if physician-patient relationship pre-exists and exam meets standard of care

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD, DO, NP, PA, RN under physician supervision

What to verify in Kentucky

Verify current Kentucky Board of Nursing and Medical Board guidance on RN injection scope and obtain written medical director agreement before launch.

Primary source: Kentucky Medical Board and Board of Nursing

General business information for Kentucky medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Kentucky board (and your own counsel) before you act.

See the full Kentucky regulation profile →

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