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The Legal Side of MedSpas – Advice from Healthcare Lawyer Sara Shikhman

About The Guest

Sara Shikhman is a healthcare attorney, entrepreneur, and managing partner at Langea Law, specializing in the legal side of the aesthetics and med spa industry. With over 20 years of experience and a background that blends business acumen with legal expertise, Sara has become a go-to advisor for aesthetic providers seeking to build compliant, successful practices. In addition to her legal practice, Sara is the author of MedSpa Confidential—a resourceful guide that demystifies the business and legal complexities of opening and running a med spa. 

With a passion for education, strategy, and smart hiring, Sara helps med spa owners stay ahead of the curve—legally and professionally.

Here’s a Glimpse Of What You’ll Learn:

  • How Sara Shikhman transitioned from entrepreneur to healthcare law expert

  • Why legal foundations are critical for any med spa or aesthetics business

  • The most common regulatory and compliance pitfalls practice owners face

  • Why starting small—with clarity—is better than jumping in unprepared

  • How clear hiring and firing policies protect your business and team culture

  • What every partnership agreement should include to avoid future disputes

  • The marketing strategies that actually work in aesthetic medicine

  • How the aesthetics industry is evolving toward regenerative medicine

  • Why perseverance and preparation matter more than perfection

  • What MedSpa Confidential offers to new and seasoned entrepreneurs

Whether you’re launching a new med spa, scaling your practice, or looking to avoid costly legal missteps, this episode offers indispensable guidance from one of the industry’s sharpest legal minds.

In this episode...

In this episode of the Aesthetics Growth Podcast, host Bref McHugh welcomes Sara Shikhman—healthcare attorney, entrepreneur, and author of MedSpa Confidential. With deep roots in both business and law, Sara unpacks the most important legal and strategic steps every aesthetic entrepreneur should take when starting or growing a med spa.

From business structures and compliance to hiring practices and partnership agreements, Sara offers practical advice and candid insights from her two decades in the field. She explains why starting small can be smart, why marketing matters more than many think, and how the right legal foundation sets the stage for long-term success.

Sara also dives into current industry trends—like the rise of regenerative medicine—and how regulatory shifts are shaping the future of aesthetics. Her advice is clear: bet on yourself, but be prepared. With perseverance, knowledge, and the right support, med spa success is absolutely within reach.

This episode is essential listening for any aesthetic provider looking to grow with clarity, confidence, and compliance.

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