Laser Treatment for Dermatological Purposes: Who can perform these procedures in Michigan?

Laser treatment has been utilized with limitedprospective providers of laser treatment to be
frequency for certain dermatological applications suchfamiliar with Michigan law, including the Michigan Public
as the removal of tattoos, acne scars, port wineHealth Code delegation provision regarding the use of
stains, and skin blemishes for over a decade.lasers for dermatological purposes. In addition, on
However, in recent years, laser treatment for hairDecember 5, 2005, the Michigan Department of
removal and wrinkle treatment has grown significantlyCommunity Health (“MDCH”)
in popularity, which has subsequently increased thereleased a position statement regarding the use of
demand for providers of laser treatment. Since statelaser equipment by health professionals, which clarifies
law governs the issue of who can perform thesethe relevant law on the subject.
procedures, it is important for all current and