The legal ability for non-physicians to provide medical services varies around the US. That said, because Pearl is ablative, and tissue is destroyed, I would never delegate this procedure in my office. Regarding your complication, I'd make sure the clinic's supervising physician checks you out ASAP.
OK to have a non-physician administer Pearl laser treatment?
The question is: a non-physician administered the Pearl fractional. She took the course only and works in the clinic. What is recommended?
Also, could there be any long-term damages to my face? It is quite red and swollen with bruising on the sides of my eyes (probably from the block freezing).
Read my review "Physician vs. staff member who took the course"
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