Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 266 of 484
A client requests a chemical peel during her facial. A California esthetician should:
a.Use only superficial peels labeled and intended for esthetic, non-medical use, and never perform peels reaching the dermis
b.Use any peel strength because she is licensed
c.Use peels reaching the dermis if the client signs a waiver
d.Use peels labeled physician-only as long as a doctor is in the building
Explanation
Estheticians are limited to superficial, non-medical exfoliating peels (typically light AHA/BHA products meant for licensed esthetic use). Peels that penetrate to the dermis are a medical procedure outside their scope, regardless of client consent.
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