What can an esthetician do in Kansas?

“"Esthetician" means any person who, for compensation practices the profession of cosmetology only to the following extent:”

“(1) Eyebrow and eyelash services, cleansing, stimulating or performing any other noninvasive beautifying process on any skin surface by means of hands or mechanical or electrical appliances, other than electric needles, provided for esthetic rather than medical purposes;”

“(3) using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, lotions, creams or other preparations in performing any of the practices described in this subsection.”

“"Noninvasive," when used to describe procedures or services, means the procedures or services confined to the nonliving cells of the epidermis found in the stratum corneum layer of the skin.”

“Using invasive skin-removal techniques, products, and practices that remove viable cells that are deeper than the stratum corneum shall be prohibited in any area of an establishment or school in which consumers are provided service.”

“On May 13, 2019, the Board approved of the use of lancets and scalpels by licensed cosmetologists and licensed estheticians when performing the beauty modalities of dermaplaning and milia lancing.”

“A licensed cosmetologist and a licensed esthetician may provide these procedures for esthetic purposes only”

“The use of a scalpel to dermaplane is only for exfoliation and hair removal and is not permitted to be used to remove calluses or skin blemishes.”

“Our purpose is to protect the health and safety of consumers by licensing and providing oversite to all of the cosmetology, body art, and tanning professions.”

“This act does not prohibit a board of cosmetology licensee from providing services using a medical device upon the order and under the supervision of a physician and in a location maintained by the physician.”

“K.A.R. § 100-27-1 prohibits any licensee from authorizing another person to perform a professional service using a class III or class IV device unless the licensee is either 1) physically present or 2) “immediately available”.”