Advanced Esthetics

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Advanced esthetics is the practice of advanced esthetic procedures in addition to the practice of esthetic procedures. 

 

This page contains the most up-to-date advanced esthetic information. Please check back regularly as information will be added to reflect updates to the licensing requirements, applications, and regulations governing the practice of advanced esthetics.

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Scope of Practice

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Per SB 291, “Advanced esthetic procedure” is defined as any of the following procedures performed for esthetic purposes and not for the treatment of a medical, physical, or mental ailment:

1. Exfoliation;

2. Microdermabrasion and related services;

3. Microneedling;

4. Dermaplaning;

5. Extraction;

6. Hydrotherapy;

7. A nonablative* esthetic medical procedure; or

8. Other similar esthetic preparations or procedures with the use of the hands or a mechanical or electronic apparatus.

 

* “Nonablative esthetic medical procedure” means an esthetic medical procedure that is not expected to excise, vaporize, disintegrate or remove living tissue."