Facial TreatmentsQuestion 64 of 100
What depth of chemical peel may a licensed esthetician in California perform?
a.Any depth, as long as the client signs a consent form
b.Medium-depth peels reaching the papillary dermis
c.Deep phenol peels under a physician's general instruction
d.Superficial peels only, which affect the epidermis and do not remove living tissue below it
Explanation
An esthetician's practice is limited to the non-living surface of the skin, so only superficial exfoliating peels acting on the epidermis are permitted. Medium and deep peels wound the dermis, are considered a medical procedure, and must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. A signed consent form does not extend a license's legal scope.
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