Section 991 - Invasive Procedures(a) No licensee or student may use a product, device, machine, or other technique or combination of the same, which results in the removal, destruction, incision, or piercing of a client's skin beyond the epidermis. Any such act shall be considered an invasive procedure.(b) Invasive procedures include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) Application of electricity which visibly contracts the muscle.(2) Application of topical lotions, creams, serums or other substances which require a medical license to purchase.(3) Penetration of the skin by metal needles, except electrolysis needles/wire filaments.(4) Abrasion and/or exfoliation of the skin below the epidermal layers.(5) Removal of skin by means of a razor-edged tool or similar device.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 991
1. New section filed 10-24-94; operative 11-23-94 (Register 94, No. 43). For prior history, see Register 84, No. 28.
2. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 13). Note: Authority cited: Section 7312, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7312(e), 7316, 7320, 7320.1, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 10-24-94; operative 11-23-94 (Register 94, No. 43). For prior history, see Register 84, No. 28.2. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7/1/2015 (Register 2015, No. 13).