The Board treats laser treatment, including hair removal, as the practice of medicine: a physician performs it or delegates it to a nurse or other professional with documented training and current competency under the physician’s plan of care, and injectables are prescribed and overseen by a physician or other prescriber. An esthetician may not perform laser treatments except under the immediate supervision of a licensed physician. The medical side of the business belongs to a licensed practitioner.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
Sources and dates
Board of Medical Licensure opinion on laser surgery (KRS 311.602); KRS 317A (esthetician scope). Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
Yes. The Board treats laser treatment, including hair removal, as the practice of medicine: a physician performs it or delegates it to a nurse or other professional with documented training and current competency under the physician’s plan of care, and injectables are prescribed and overseen by a physician or other prescriber.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
No. In Kentucky it is listed for med spas.
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
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