Electrologists in Florida can perform laser hair removal?
This kind of underground 'you can do this' stuff pops up regularly regarding laser hair removal. Who can do it? Who can't?
Here's a comment that was made that, if you just read it, would lead you to believe that Electrologists in Florida can perform laser hair removal.
Here's the comment and the note I left on it.
From adrisen: "In the State of Florida one needs to be an Electrologist before they can do laser hair removal. I contacted them becasue I am moving here in 15 months. Thank you for the information on the Harmoney. There is another unit that I am looking into and might ask about. Thanks everyone."
(NOTE: I've decided to leave this comment up although it's incorrect. In every state in the US, laser hair removal is considered and regulated as a medical treatment and must be performed under medical supervision at the least. Electrologists on their own, may not perform laser hair removal any more than Jane Doe on the street. There are no exceptions and every state is the same with this basic premise.)
Now if you're an electrologist, don't get out your powered knitting needle and come looking for me. Call us crazy but the US regulates medical treatments.
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Hi Jeff. I'm a CME (Certified Medical Electrologist) and owner of a Laser Hair Removal business in Florida. I understand why adrisen has set you off ( no acknowledgment that LHR is the practice of medicine, or that she is required to have direct medical supervision, for starters). However, in Florida, under specific requirements set out in Rule 64B8-56.002 Equipment and Devices: Protocols for Lasers and Light-Based Devices, Electrologists are permitted to perform LHR, under direct medical supervision. I comply with the letter of the law in every way, so if I can answer any questions, feel free to ask.
Speaking as a Florida MD, my understanding of current regulations here is that laser hair removal may be done by an MD, a DO, a nurse practitioner (under protocol) or Physician's Assistant (with appropriate supervisory physician) or a Certified Medical Electrologist who has taken the State's additional mandated training in laser hair removal. The Electrologist may then use a laser or IPL device for hair removal.
I hope that clarifies things.
Hi Jeff. I'm a CME (Certified Medical Electrologist) and owner of a Laser Hair Removal business in Florida. I understand why adrisen has set you off ( no acknowledgment that LHR is the practice of medicine, or that she is required to have direct medical supervision, for starters). However, in Florida, under specific requirements set out in Rule 64B8-56.002 Equipment and Devices: Protocols for Lasers and Light-Based Devices, Electrologists are permitted to perform LHR, under direct medical supervision. I comply with the letter of the law in every way, so if I can answer any questions, feel free to ask.
I would like to talk to laser-gal. I am interested in starting a laser hair business. I live in Florida and want to learn about what certifications I neet etc to start this type of business. If I take a 40-80 hour laser course Am I certified under medical supervision- or would I actually need to get a nursing, electrologist, aestetician, or physican assistant degree.
Farah
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You need a Florida accredited electrologist course, pass national exam and work under direct supervision of MD, DO, PA, NP (they all lead back to physician). This gives you the legal aspect under Florida statute to do so.
Word to the wise (farah). LHR has lost clout. The fees are about 40% of what they were 3 years ago. There were so many LHR centers opening up they canabalized themselves. Most went out of business within 1-2 years. If you open one now you have to compete with the ones trying to pay the lease to make it one more month. Please believe me it is a straight road to failure. I have seen it over and over again. You will be lucky to make enough to pay for medical supervision let alone the rest of the overhead. Month after month you will lose money. I am not trying to discourage you from opening a business and being your own boss but this has been played out and has almost no chance of success.
Hello, I am a Florida Certified Medical Electrologist and work for a medical spa doing Laser Hair Removal with laser and light based devices. Lately I have heard that other medical spas here in Florida are having Medical Electrologists and Aestheticians do Photo Facials with IPL, Fraxel treatments and other Laser treatments, but mainly Photo Facials. What is your thought on that? I thought Medical Electrologists in Florida were only allowed by law to practice Laser Hair Removal.
Thank you in advance for your advice...
Can Aestheticians do Photo Facials in Florida with IPL devices?
Hello,
I am was wondering is it true that the electrolysis might leave marks on the person skin? and how much does it cost if any body knows by any chance, also the laser does it remove all the hair or it just reduces the hair growth. as I read in
The Secrets of Beauty and Hair removal revealed it says that the laser is not a permanent solution
thank you
Hello... I am doing the electrology course, and was offered the 30 Hr. cont. edu class for laser hair removal.
I was under the impression that you had to take the course by law to practice LHR, but was told by a friend who manages a laser spa that infact I DO NOT.
Can someone please specify what I need exactly by law to get hired as a LHR tech.!!!!!
PS. I am a licensed esthetician, soon to be licensed electrologist, and will complete the CCE, CME, and National exams.
Why not just go ahead and do it? The more knowledge and experience you have the more marketable you are.