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Who Can Legally Perform Aesthetic Treatments in Minnesota?
Which license types can legally perform each treatment in Minnesota, with the conditions — sourced from official state boards.
Last reviewed June 2026
Neurotoxin injections (Botox / Dysport) in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Medical Assistant (MA)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Dermal filler injections in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Medical Assistant (MA)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Weight-loss injections (semaglutide / tirzepatide) in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Medical Assistant (MA)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Kybella (deoxycholic acid) injections in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Medical Assistant (MA)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
PRP / PRF ("vampire facial") in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Medical Assistant (MA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site. Unclear, assume no unless you can verify with state data.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Laser hair removal in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Must be performed under the general supervision of a licensed physician.
Master Esthetician
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Requires general supervision by a licensed physician.
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Laser skin resurfacing in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
IPL / photofacial in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Must be performed under the general supervision of a licensed physician.
Master Esthetician
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Requires general supervision by a licensed physician.
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
RF microneedling (e.g. Morpheus8) in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Requires general supervision by a licensed physician.
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Microneedling in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Must be performed under the general supervision of a licensed physician.
Master Esthetician
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Requires general supervision by a licensed physician.
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Chemical peels in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Must be performed under the general supervision of a licensed physician.
Master Esthetician
Permitted under general physician supervision — a physician is available (e.g., by phone) but need not be present. Requires general supervision by a licensed physician.
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Dermaplaning in Minnesota
Details →Esthetician (LE)
Permitted for this license type. Unclear, assume no unless you can verify with state data.
Master Esthetician
Permitted for this license type. Unclear, assume no unless you can verify with state data.
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
Med-Spa Rules in Minnesota
Does this state require a physician medical director for a med spa?
Permitted
Is a good-faith exam (by a physician, NP, or PA) required before treatment?
ConditionalA good-faith exam is required before treatment by a physician, NP, or PA.
Do nurse practitioners have full (independent) practice authority in this state?
ConditionalNurse practitioners have full practice authority but must meet specific criteria and may still require collaboration with a physician.
May a physician delegate cosmetic injections to qualified staff (e.g., RN) under supervision?
ConditionalA physician may delegate cosmetic injections to qualified staff under supervision.
Can a non-physician legally own a medical spa in this state? (corporate practice of medicine)
Not permitted
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