0440-02-.16
Skin Peeling And Invasive Procedures
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0440-02-.16
(1)
Only the non-living, uppermost layers of facial skin, known as the epidermis, may, by any
method or means, be removed, and in such event may be removed only for the purpose of
beautification.
(2)
Skin removal techniques and practices which affect the living layers of facial skin, known as
the dermis, are prohibited.
(3)
Only commercially available products for the removal of facial skin for the purpose of
beautification may be used. Mixing or combining skin removal products is prohibited except
as it is required by manufacturer instructions.
(4)
Licensed aestheticians may use alphahydroxy acid salon exfoliation products that do not
exceed thirty percent (30%) concentration. Such products should have a pH of 3.0 or above.
Higher concentrations or lower pH can cause irritation.
(5)
Invasive procedures that shall not be used include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a)
Application of electricity which contracts the muscle; and
(b)
Abrasion of the skin below the non-living, epidermal layers.
(6)
No high frequency electric current shall be used in the coagulation of human tissue, or in the
removal of superfluous hair, moles, warts, or appendages from the skin.