Each state has specific laws about who can legally provide certain treatments. In California MD's, NP's RN's and PA's are all eligible to perform most laser procedures and injections. In other states there is more laxity as to who can perform medical procedures. Thermage is a medical procedure and should be... more
Thermage - Is a doctor required to supervise treatment?
Does an aesthetician need the presence of a doctor when performing Thermage on the stomach? I don't believe that the aesthetian I saw had a lot of experience with this procedure...
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