What are the Maryland laws for operating a microdermabrasion machine in a salon?
Microdermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique that helps repair facial skin that takes a beating from the sun and the effects of aging. The plastic surgeon uses a device like a fine sandblaster to spray tiny crystals across the face, mixing gentle abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin. As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation. Microdermabrasion isn’t always performed by your plastic surgeon. In many cases, a specially trained aesthetician who works for the plastic surgeon may perform microdermabrasion treatments. It is still important to choose someone who is skilled, trained and qualified for your procedure. In most states, aestheticians are regulated by the same organizations that regulate other medical care. The following is a selected portion of the Minutes of the Board of Cosmetologists on November 7, 2005: 1. Concept Paper Regarding Medical Procedures –
