The introduction of this certification may significantly impact the practice of esthetics within the state. By providing licensed estheticians the capability to perform a broader range of procedures, it will likely increase accessibility to advanced cosmetic services for the public. This change is expected to enhance the professional landscape of estheticians, allowing them to conduct procedures that were previously reserved for medical professionals, thus potentially improving their economic standing and the breadth of services offered to clients.
Summary
House Bill 4281 aims to amend the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 to establish a new certification category for licensed estheticians. Under this bill, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will issue a certificate to an esthetician as a certified medical esthetician upon completion of additional training requirements set by the Department. This designation allows certified medical estheticians to perform certain cosmetic procedures as unlicensed assistants to physicians, which include microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, microneedling, and radio frequency treatments without physician supervision.
Contention
While the bill has substantial support for its potential to expand professional opportunities in the esthetics field, there may be concerns regarding safety and quality of care. Critics might argue that allowing estheticians to perform more invasive procedures without physician supervision could lead to complications or inadequate care for patients. As the bill mandates the Department to adopt rules for implementation, it is crucial to ensure that the additional training requirements are rigorous and that adequate oversight mechanisms are established to protect public safety.
The use of brush rollers, licenses issued for schools and salons, and esthetician and manicurist licensing qualifications and fees; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
Occupations: cosmetologists; skin care services that may be performed by an esthetician or cosmetologist; modify. Amends secs. 1201 & 1210 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1201 & 339.1210). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5683'24