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Aesthetic Med ConsultingMary McMillin, MSN, NP-C, FNP-BC

Frequently asked questions

Questions practice owners and nurses ask most

If your question isn't here, call, text, or send a message. Mary answers on working days.

Working with a medical director

What does a medical director actually do for my practice?

A medical director provides clinical oversight: written protocols and standing orders for the services you offer, guidance on patient selection and safety, review of documentation, and a qualified provider you can reach when a clinical question comes up. Mary also brings practical business experience from running her own practice.

Does having a medical director make my practice compliant?

No single arrangement does. Arizona's requirements are specific to the services you offer, who performs them, and how your business is structured, and they change over time. Mary helps you understand what applies to your practice and builds oversight designed to support safe, well-documented care. You remain responsible for your own licensing, registrations, and compliance, and questions of law should go to a healthcare attorney.

Do you work with practices outside Scottsdale and Phoenix?

Yes. Most oversight, coaching, and good faith exams are provided virtually, so Mary supports practices throughout Arizona. She is also licensed in Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Utah; contact her to discuss arrangements in those states.

How quickly can we get started?

After a discovery call, you receive a medical director agreement to review. Once signed, onboarding begins with your protocols, forms, and account setup. Timing depends on the services you offer and what you already have in place.

Are you also a medical director for other businesses?

Yes. Mary serves as medical director for practices in Arizona, including her own, Skindale Medspa in Scottsdale. Patient care at Skindale is entirely separate from the professional services offered through Aesthetic Med Consulting.

Good faith exams

What is a good faith exam?

A good faith exam is a clinical evaluation by a qualified provider before treatment. It covers the patient's history, medications, allergies, and contraindications, and documents whether the patient is an appropriate candidate for the planned treatment.

Does every treatment need one?

It depends on the treatment, the setting, and Arizona requirements, which can change. Mary will help you understand what applies to your services; for a definitive answer, consult the relevant Arizona Board rules or a healthcare attorney.

How are exams scheduled?

Most exams are done by telehealth, scheduled around your treatment calendar. In-person exams are available in Scottsdale and the Phoenix area.

Can I use you only for good faith exams?

Yes. Good faith exams are included in the Medical Spa and Registered Nurse plans, and are also available on their own at $30 per exam for practices that do not need a full medical director plan.

Training and mentorship

Who can attend the Botox and dermal filler course?

The course is designed for licensed medical professionals who want to begin offering neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments. Please confirm that your license and state rules allow you to perform these procedures; the course is educational and does not itself authorize you to inject.

Is the course accredited?

No. It is a non-accredited course intended for educational and skill-building purposes. You receive a certificate of completion, which is not a state license or board certification.

What is the Observation Day?

A four-hour session observing live neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments in a working Scottsdale med spa. It is observation only, with no hands-on injecting, and is a good way to see what the work is like before committing to training.

Getting started

What happens on a discovery call?

In a complimentary 30-minute call, by video or in person in Scottsdale, you and Mary talk through the services you offer or plan to offer, what oversight and support you're looking for, and whether working together makes sense. There is no obligation.

Are you accepting new patients?

This site is for professionals. If you are looking for aesthetic treatments as a patient, please visit Skindale Medspa in Scottsdale, where Mary sees patients.

Can I send patient records through the website?

No. Please do not submit patient names, photographs, medical records, or any protected health information through this website. Clinical documents are exchanged through secure channels once you are a client.

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