Laser Laws
Supervision = You must work under the personal or responsible supervision of a medical doctor and/or medical directorship of a MD or DO. The physician does not necessarily need to be on-site , however it at the discretion of the MD. This does not necessarily indicate direct supervision, however states can vary from this rule (see each state).
Direct = The physician can designate the firing of the laser to medical and non-medical professionals (depending on the state), however the laser specialist must work under the personal and responsible supervision of a Medical Doctor or DO. Utilizing either the physicians place of practice, consultation expertise and/or license.
Physician ONLY = MD or DO is the only professional that can fire the laser for LHR. However the doctor may opt to have a PA, RN or medically licensed professional on their medical license/insurance...utilize the laser.
N/A = There is no official state medical board requirements for LHR.
The following questions apply to the microderm regulations below.
- Is a licensed esthetician allowed to perform microdermabrasion in your state?
- Is a licensed cosmetologist allowed to perform microdermabrasion in your state?
- If the answer is ?No? to above questions?who is allowed to perform Microdermabrasion?
- Are these rules available from your web site?
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ALABAMA |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor can dictate on-site or not. |
1) Yes*Under review |
| ALASKA Community & Economic Development Board of Barbers & Hairdressers P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Tel: 907.465-2534 Fax: 907.465-2974 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/home.htm |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) No*Cosmetologists are not licensed. 3) n/a*Please check with medical board. 4) Yes |
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| Arkansas Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology 101 East Capital Avenue, #108 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-2168, fax 501-682-5640 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.state.ar.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) No 4) No |
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| CALIFORNIA California Bureau of Cosmetology P.O. Box 944226 400 R Street, Suite 5100 (95814) Sacramento, CA 94244-2260 Tel: 916.445-0916 Fax: 916.323-5037 Fax E-mail: N/A Web: www.dca.ca.gov/barber |
Direct - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision (not on-site), however non-medical professionals may own business. | 1) *This issue is still being discussed. 2) n/a 3) Medical license 4) n/a |
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| 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) Physicians may provide services and may oversee others who he/or she may assign (direct supervision) 4) Yes. |
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| CONNECTICUT Connecticut Department of Public Health 410 Capitol Avenue MS#12APP Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Tel: 860.509-7569 Fax: 860.509-8457 Fax E-mail: N/A Web: www.state.ct.us |
Direct - MD, Allied Health professionals or an Electrologist working under medical supervision. MD must be on site. | 1) n/a 2) n/a 3) n/a 4) No Note: Estheticians are not required to be licensed to practice in Connecticut. Microdermabrasion may be performed by unlicensed person. |
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| DELAWARE Delaware Board of Cosmetology Cannon Building 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904 Tel: 302.739-4522 Extension 218 Fax: 302.739-2711 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: N/A |
Physician ONLY | No Answer | |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Consumer & Regulatory Affairs Occupational & Professional Licensing 941 North Capitol Street NW Suite 7200 Washington, DC 20002 Tel: 202.442-4320 Fax: 202.442-4528 E-mail: N/A Web: www.dcra.org |
No Answer | ||
| CALIFORNIA California Bureau of Cosmetology P.O. Box 944226 400 R Street, Suite 5100 (95814) Sacramento, CA 94244-2260 Tel: 916.445-0916 Fax: 916.323-5037 Fax E-mail: N/A Web: www.dca.ca.gov/barber |
Direct - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision (not on-site), however non-medical professionals may own business. | 1) *This issue is still being discussed. 2) n/a 3) Medical license 4) n/a |
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| FLORIDA Florida Board of Cosmetology Department of Business and Professional Regulation Northwood Centre, 1940 N Monroe Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790 Tel: 850.488-5702 Fax: 850.922-6959 Fax E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web Site: www.myflorida.com |
Supervision - MD, Allied Health professionals or Electrologist working under medical supervision. MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes*Only to head, face or scalp 2) Yes*Only to head, face or scalp 3) n/a 4) Yes |
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| GEORGIA Georgia Board of Cosmetology 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217 Tel: 912.207-1430 Fax: 478.207.1442 Fax E-mail: N/ Web: www.sos.state.ga.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | ||
| HAWAII Professional Vocational Licensing Commerce & Consumer Affairs 1010 Richards Street P.O. Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 Tel: 808.586-3000 Fax: 808.586-3031 E-mail: N/A Web: www.state.hi.us/dcca.prl |
Physician ONLY - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision, on-site. Maui is exempt from this rule - | 1) Yes *Usually with products and mechanical devices 2) Yes 3)Medical Doctor 4) Yes |
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| IDAHO Department of Self-Governing Affairs Bureau of Occupational Licenses Owyhee Plaza 1109 Main Street Suite 220 Boise, ID 83702 Tel: 208.334-3233 Fax: 208.334-3945 E-mail: N/A Web: www2.state.id.us/ibol |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | Not Available | |
| IOWA Iowa Department of Public Health Cosmetology Board of Iowa Lucas State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 Tel: 515.281-4416 Fax: 515.281-3121 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | Not Available | |
| ILLINOIS Department of Professional Regulation 320 W. Washington Street 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62786 Tel: 217.782-8556 Fax: 217.557-8073 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.dpr.state.il.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) No 2) No 3) n/a*Should come from the medical professional. The Health Professional Bureau (317) 232-2960 4) Yes |
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| INDIANA Government Center South 302 W. Washington Street Room E 034 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2700 Tel: 317.232-2980 Fax: 317.233-5559 E-mail: N/A Web: www.ai.org/pla/index.html |
Physician ONLY - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision, on-site. | 1) No 2) No 3) n/a*Should come from the medical professional. The Health Professional Bureau (317) 232-2960 4) Yes |
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| KANSAS Board of Cosmetology 714 S W Jackson, Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66603-3714 Tel: 785.296-3155 Fax: 785.296-3002 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.ink.org/public/kboc |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) No 2) No 3) Dermatologist 4) No |
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| KENTUCKY Board of Cosmetology 111 St. James Court Suite A Frankfort, KY 40601 Tel: 502.564-4262 Fax: 502.564-0481 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: N/A |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) *There is no license for estheticians. 2) No*Does not fall within the scope of the practice of cosmetology 3) n/a 4) n/a |
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| LOUISIANA Board of Cosmetology 11622 Sunbelt Court Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Tel: 225.756-3404 Fax: 225-756-3410 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: N/A |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | N/A | |
| MAINE State Board of Cosmetology 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0035 Tel: 207.624-8579 Fax: 207.624-8637 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.mainprofessionalreg.org |
Physician ONLY - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision, on-site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) n/a 4) Yes |
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| MARYLAND Board of Cosmetologists 500 N. Calvert Street 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Tel: 410.230-6320 Fax: 410. 333-6314 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.dllr.state.md.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) No 2) No 3) Not under cosmetology board 4) Yes |
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| MASSACHUSETTS Board of Cosmetology 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617.727-3067 Fax: 617.727-2197 E-mail: N/A Web: www.state.ma.us/reg |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor can dictate on-site or not. | N/A | |
| MICHIGAN Bureau of Commercial Services Board of Cosmetology P.O. Box 30018 Lansing, MI 48909-7518 Tel: 517.241-9201 Fax: 517.241-9280 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.cis.state.mi.us/bcs/cos |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) No 2) No 3) This is considered a medical practice and may only be performed under the direct supervision of a physician. 4) No |
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| MINNESOTA Department of Commerce Cosmetology Enforcement 85 E 7th Place Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55101 Tel: 651.297-3839 (800) 657-3602 Fax: 651.296-4328 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.commerce.state.mn.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | N/A | |
| MISSISSIPPI Board of Cosmetology 3000 Old Canton Road Suite 112 Jackson, MS 39216 Tel: 601.987-6837 Fax: 601.987-6840 E-mail: N/A Web: N/A |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | N/A | |
| MISSOURI State Board of Cosmetology 3605 Missouri Boulevard P.O. Box 1062 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Tel: 573.751-1052 Fax: 573.751-8167 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.ecodev.state.mo.us/pr |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | N/A | |
| MONTANA Board of Cosmetologists P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513 Tel: 406.841-2333 Fax: 406.841-2305 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.state.mt.us |
Physician ONLY - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision, on-site | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) No 4) Yes |
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| NEBRASKA Department of Health & Human Services Regulation and Licensure, Credentialing Division 301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509 Tel: 402.471-2117 Fax: 402.471-3577 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.hhs.state.ne.us |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor can dictate on-site or not. | ||
| NEVADA Board of Cosmetology 1785 East Sahara Avenue Suite 255 Las Vegas, NV 89104 Tel: 702.486-6542 Fax: 702.369-8064 E-mail: N/A Web: N/A |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) n/a 4) No |
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| NEW HAMPSHIRE Board of Cosmetology and Esthetic Board 2 Industrial Park Drive Concord, NH 03301 Tel: 603.271-3608 Fax: 603.271-8889 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.state.nh.us/cosmet |
Physician ONLY - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision, on-site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) n/a 4) Yes |
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| NEW JERSEY Board of Cosmetology 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor Newark, NJ 07101 Tel: 973.504-6400 Fax: 973.648-3536 E-mail: N/A Web: www.state.nj.us |
Physician ONLY - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision, on-site. | N/A | |
| NEW MEXICO Barber and Cosmetologist P.O. Box 25101 Sante Fe, NM 87504 Tel: 505.476-7110 Fax: 505.476-7118 E-mail: N/A Fax: www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/ |
Physician ONLY - MD, RN or PA (ONLY) working under medical supervision, on-site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) Barber 4) No |
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| NEW YORK Department of State Division of Licensing Services 84 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Tel: 518.474-4429 Fax: 518.473-6648 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.dos.state.ny.us |
N/A - No law at the present time. However there is a bill on the floor that is seeking additional training hours. No MD needed. | N/A | |
| NORTH CAROLINA State Board of Cosmetology 1201 Front Street Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27609-7533 Tel: 919.733-4117 Fax: 919.733-4127 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.cosmetology.state.nc.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site (preferably on-site). | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) Physician or nurse. 4) Yes |
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| NORTH DAKOTA Board of Cosmetology 1102 South Washington, #200 P.O. Box 2177 Bismarck, ND 58502 Tel: 701.224-9800 Fax: 701.222-8756 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: N/A |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor MUST be on-site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) Medical professional 4) No |
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| OHIO Board of Cosmetology 101 Southland Mall Columbus, OH 43207-4041 Tel: 614.644-6099 Fax: 614.644-6880 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.state.oh.us/cos |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) RNs 4) Yes |
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| OKLAHOMA Board of Cosmetology 2200 Classen Boulevard Suite 1530 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Tel: 405.521-2441 Fax: 405.528-8310 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.state.ok.us/~cosmo |
Direct- supervision of a MD. Doctor MUST be on-site. | 1) Yes*For beautification only - Non-invasive 2) Yes 3) No 4) No |
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| OREGON Health Licensing Agency 700 Summer Street NE Suite 320 Salem, OR 97301-1287 Tel: 503.378-8667 Fax: 503.585-9114 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.hlo.state.or.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) n/a 3) Board of Medical Examiners & Board of Nursing 4) Yes |
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| PENNSYLVANIA State Board of Cosmetology Professional & Occupational Affairs P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 Tel: 717.783-7130 Fax: 717.705-5540 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.dos.state.pa.us |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor can dictate on-site or not. | n/a *Microdermabrasion is currently not specifically regulated. The board is currently researching this issue. We have no other information to provide at this time. |
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| PUERTO RICO Juntes Examinadoras Tel: 787.722-2122 Fax: 787-722-4818 E-mail: N/A Web: N/A |
1) No 2) No 3) Medical Doctor*Only medical doctors are allowed to do so, since this is under a medical procedures. 4) No |
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| RHODE ISLAND Department of Health Professional Regulation Board of Hairdressing 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908 Tel: 401.222-2827 Ext. 113 Fax: 401.222-1272 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.health.state.ri.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | N/A | |
| SOUTH CAROLINA Board of Cosmetology 110 Centerview Drive P.O. Box 11329 Suite 104 Columbia, SC 29211-1329 Tel: 803.896-4830 Fax: 803.896-4484 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.llr.state.sc.us |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor can dictate on-site or not. | N/A | |
| SOUTH DAKOTA Cosmetology Commission 500 East Capitol Pierre, SD 57501 Tel: 605.773-6193 Fax: 605.773-7175 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.state.sd.us/dcr/cosmo |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) No*There is not a separate esthetician license. 3) Yes 4) No 4) Yes |
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| TENNESSEE State Board of Cosmetology 500 James Roberston Parkway Suite 130 Nashville, TN 37243-1147 Tel: 615.741-2515 Fax: 615.741-1310 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <1px solid;" valign="top">1) Yes*May use Class I device that is made specifically for aestheticians. 2) No 3) Doctors 4) n/a |
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| TEXAS Cosmetology Commission P.O. Box 26700 Austin, TX 78755-0700 Tel: 512.454-4674 Fax: 512.454-0339 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.txcc.state.tx.us |
Supervision - - MD does not have to be on site, however there is a bill on the floor that may require the MD to be on site in the future. | N/A | |
| UTAH Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing 160 East 300 Street South P.O. Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT 84111-6741 Tel: 801.530-6628 Fax: 801.530-6511 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.commerce.state.ut.us.dopl.dop |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor MUST be on-site. | 1) No 2) No 3) Master Esthetician 4) Yes *Editor?s Note: Utah is the first state to have a 2-tier Esthetician License?only the Master Esthetician (2nd tier) can perform microdermabrasion. |
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| VERMONT Office of Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation Board of Barber & Cosmetologists 26 Terrace Street, Drawer 09 Montpelier, VT 05609-1106 Tel: 802.828-2837 Fax: 802.828.2465 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.vtprofessionals.org |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) n/a 4) n/a *Our rules do not address microdermabrasion. So, cosmetologists or estheticians can do microdermabrasion because our rules do not address this issue. |
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| VIRGINIA Board of Barbers & Cosmetology 3600 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 Tel: 804.367-8509 Fax: 804.367-6295 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.state.va.us/dpor |
Direct - supervision of a MD. Doctor can dictate on-site or not. | N/A | |
| WASHINGTON State Department of Licensing 405 Black Lake Boulevard P.O. Box 9026 Olympia, WA 98502-9026 Tel: 360.586-4915 Fax: 360.664-2550 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.wa.gov/dol/bpd/cosfront.htm |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | N/A | |
| WEST VIRGINIA Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists 1716 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 7 Charleston, WV 25302 Tel: 304.558-2924 Fax: 304.558-3450 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: N/A |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) No 4) No |
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| WISCONSIN Department of Regulation & Licensing 1400 East Washington Avenue P.O. Box 8935 Madison, WI 53703-3935 Tel: 608.266-5511 Ext. 42 Fax: 608.267-3816 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.drl.state.wi.us/ |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) No 2) No 3) Aestheticians & Cosmetologists only under supervision of physician. 4) No |
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| WYOMING State Board of Cosmetology Hansen Building - East 2515 Warren Avenue Suite 302 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Tel: 307.777-3534 Fax: 307.777-3681 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.state.wy.us |
Supervision - MD does not have to be on site. | 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) n/a 4) n/a |