Laser Hair Removal: Know the Provider Qualifications

Laser hair removal is a fast-growing procedure that’s helping thousands of people get rid of unwanted hair.  The latest procedure uses intensed pulsed light (IPL) to destroy hair follicles and prevent the growth of follicles and hair for an extended period of time.  Laser hair removal has been so popular because of its preciseness and success rates.  If you’re considering laser hair removal, your first step is to find someone who’s qualified to perform the procedure.  It’s important that they be qualified and experienced to provide a high-quality procedure. 

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 1)  Physician Only:  A medical doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) must actually fire the laser.  Then, the doctor may ask a PA, RN or other licensed professional to use laser during the hair removal procedure. 

2)  Direct:  The laser can be fired by a medical or non-medical professional (according to the state’s requirements), but the professional must remain under the direct supervision of the MD or DO, and also use the license and practice of the doctor.

3)  Supervision:  A medical or non-medical professional can fire the laser and perform the procedure under the supervision of a MD or DO.  Depending on the state, the physician might or might not be present when the laser hair removal procedure is performed.

4*Below is a list of states and their general requirements for based on the four above definitions.  Check within your own state, however, to obtain more detailed requirements.

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Alabama:  Direct
Alaska:  Supervision
Arizona:  Supervision
Arkansas:  Supervision
California:  Direct
Colorado:  Supervision
Connecticut:  Direct
Delaware:  Physician Only
Florida:  Supervision
Georgia:  Supervision
Hawaii:  Physician Only
Idaho:  Supervision
Illinois:  Supervision
Indiana:  Physician Only
Iowa:  Supervision
Kansas:  Supervision
Kentucky:  Supervision
Louisiana:  Supervision
Maine:  Physician Only
Maryland:  Physician Only
Massachusetts:  Direct
Michigan:  Supervision
Minnesota:  Supervision
Mississippi:  Supervision
Missouri:  Supervision
Montana:  Physician Only
Nebraska:  Direct
Nevada:  Supervision
New Hampshire:  Physician Only
New Jersey:  Physician Only
New Mexico:  Physician Only
New York:  N/A
North Carolina:  Supervision
North Dakota:  Direct
Ohio:  Supervision
Oklahoma:  Direct
Oregon:  Supervision
Pennsylvania:  Direct
Rhode Island:  Supervision
South Carolina:  Direct
South Dakota:  Supervision
Tennessee:  N/A
Texas:  Supervision
Utah:  Direct
Vermont:  Supervision
Virginia:  Direct
Washington:  Supervision
West Virginia:  Supervision
Wisconsin:  Supervision
Wyoming:  Supervision

*State requirements as shown at the Web site of Rocky Mountain Laser College of Denver, Colorado.