Who Can Legally Perform Laser skin resurfacing in Iowa?
Ablative/non-ablative laser skin treatments.
Last reviewed June 2026
Esthetician (LE)
Master Esthetician
Medical Assistant (MA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Not permitted for this license type in this state. Unclear, assume no unless you can verify with state data.
Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site. Requires a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a physician.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site. Requires a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a physician.
Physician (MD/DO)
Permitted for this license type.
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