Electricity & EquipmentQuestion 109 of 484
Within California's scope of practice, a licensed esthetician using electrotherapy in a facial may use which device?
a.A medical-grade ablative laser to remove deep wrinkles
b.A needle electrolysis device to permanently destroy hair follicles
c.A medical microneedling pen that penetrates beyond superficial skin
d.A non-medical galvanic, high-frequency, or microcurrent device for surface skin care
Explanation
California estheticians work on the superficial skin only. They may use non-medical galvanic, high-frequency, and microcurrent devices for facial care. Ablative lasers and needle electrolysis fall outside the esthetics scope of practice.
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