Elite Aesthetics Guide

Louisiana Scope of Practice

Who Can Legally Perform Dermaplaning in Louisiana?

Blade exfoliation of the skin surface.

Last reviewed June 2026

Esthetician (LE)

Permitted for this license type. Unclear, assume no unless you can verify with state data.

Not clearly established

Master Esthetician

Permitted for this license type. Unclear, assume no unless you can verify with state data.

Not clearly established

Medical Assistant (MA)

Not permitted

Registered Nurse (RN)

Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.

Conditional

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.

Conditional

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.

Conditional

Physician (MD/DO)

Permitted for this license type.

Permitted

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