As Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is not on the list of aesthetic procedures restricted to only medical and dental practitioners, can this procedure be performed by non-healthcare professionals?

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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) can be provided by both non-healthcare professionals and healthcare professionals. However, IPL should only be used for hair removal and skin rejuvenation. It should not be provided for any other purpose due to the risk of harm to patients from inappropriate use, which includes the possibility of generating skin burns. Errant providers who use IPL improperly may be subject to further investigation and regulatory action.

As Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is not on the list of aesthetic procedures restricted to only medical and dental practitioners, can this procedure be performed by non-healthcare professionals?

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