Legal Must Knows for Aesthetic Practices

In this informative episode of the Business of Aesthetics podcast, host Michael Walker sits down with healthcare attorney and entrepreneur Sara Shikhman, Managing Partner of Lengea Law, to explore the essential legal considerations every aesthetic practice should understand.

Sara shares her personal journey from practicing law to launching and scaling a successful med spa, providing a unique dual perspective as both a legal expert and business operator. She discusses common compliance challenges, including licensing, supervision, ownership structures, intellectual property, and contracts that can make or break a practice.

Drawing from her extensive experience helping over a thousand clients—and growing a single-room spa into a multi-state operation generating $13M+ annually—Sara offers real-world advice on how aesthetic providers can protect their businesses while positioning themselves for sustainable success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Key legal risks that med spa owners often overlook
The importance of starting lean and scaling smart
How proper legal structure and compliance can protect your investment
Tips for building a legally sound and profitable aesthetic business

Whether you’re starting out or expanding, this episode delivers must-know legal insights to help your aesthetic practice grow with confidence.

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Key Highlights

05:46 – Why is Having a Compliant Legal Setup Crucial
10:49 – The Biggest Legal Pitfalls that Aesthetic Businesses Face
13:03 – Importance of Experienced Guidance
21:19 – How Should Clinics Legally and Professionally Handle Negative Online Reviews
27:14 – Emotional Communication in Business
33:10 – State Regulations and Practice Compliance
40:18 – Evolving Legal Landscape in Aesthetics

GUEST – SARA SHIKHMAN, ESQ.

Sara Shikhman is a seasoned healthcare attorney and entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience helping medical professionals navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry. As Managing Partner at Lengea, a law firm focused on healthcare and aesthetic practices, Sara and her team have supported more than a thousand clients with legal compliance, contract negotiation, intellectual property protection, and funding strategies.

Beyond her legal practice, Sara has a proven track record as a business leader. She served as CEO and COO for multiple multimillion-dollar ventures, including an e-commerce brand that achieved $13 million in revenue within two years and a med spa business that expanded from a single treatment room to 12 locations across several states, generating over $13 million in annual revenue.

Sara earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and spending quality time with her loved ones. Her unique combination of legal expertise and entrepreneurial insight makes her a valuable resource for professionals in the healthcare and aesthetics industries.

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HOST – MICHAEL WALKER

Michael Walker is a seasoned leadership coach and analyst (Q.MED) who is passionate about adding value to individuals and helping them unlock their untapped potential. With over 35 years of diverse business experience, he specializes in organizational development, succession planning, conflict resolution, and mediation.

As a Qualified (Q.MED) mediator with the ADR Institute of Canada and an Analyst (WFA) with the Workplace Fairness Institute, Michael has a strong foundation in conflict resolution and workplace dynamics.

His expertise extends to providing workshops and seminars that equip participants with practical tools to apply immediately for improved relationships, fairness, innovation, productivity, and profitability.

Michael is dedicated to supporting personal and professional transformations and is committed to helping individuals achieve greater financial, relational, physical, spiritual, and emotional prosperity through his coaching and advisory services.