What does New Jersey prohibit in med spa advertising?
Marketing · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
Only truthful claims within what the licensee can actually perform — no false, misleading or superiority claims and no guarantee of results; testimonials must be genuine, carry suitability and risk disclaimers, disclose compensation, and be documented 3 years.
New Jersey’s patient testimonial rule is unusually detailed: the testimonial must truthfully reflect that patient’s actual experience, carry two conspicuous disclaimers, disclose any compensation, and be documented — including a signed and notarized statement from the patient — for three years. The paperwork obligation outlives the campaign. The general advertising rule reaches any statement, claim or format that is false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive, any misrepresentation of a material fact, any claim of superiority over standard professional practice, and any offer of services beyond the licensee’s scope.
Drawn from 3 verified rules in this section · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
- N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.10 · Aug 17, 2026
- N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.10 · Aug 17, 2026
- N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.10 · Aug 17, 2026
Related New Jersey rules
An advertisement may not contain any statement, claim or format that is false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive, may not misrepresent a material fact, may not claim superiority over standard professional practice, and may not offer services beyond the licensee’s ability to perform. Any guarantee of results from any procedure is prohibited outright.
N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.10 · verified Aug 17, 2026 · read at Cornell Legal Information Institute
A patient testimonial must truthfully reflect that patient’s actual experience and must carry two conspicuous disclaimers — that the procedure may not be suitable for everyone, and as to its risks. Where the person giving it was compensated, that must be disclosed in the words “compensation has been provided for this testimonial”.
N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.10 · verified Aug 17, 2026 · read at Cornell Legal Information Institute
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