![]() In the medical context, if microblading is part of a treatment plan outside of a tattoo studio, then it must be performed by a physician, a physician assistant, or a nurse practitioner, or another properly trained individual subject to the appropriate supervision and delegation regulations. Some cities in Texas will have local ordinances that are more stringent than the state in general. Texas requires any business participating in producing an indelible mark on a human body by scarring or inserting pigment under the skin using needles, or other related equipment to be licensed with the Department of State Health Services.Īccording to Texas law, the license holder must be a person 18 years or older and the license from the Department must be displayed in a prominent place in the tattoo studio. The Texas Department of State Health Services describes intradermal cosmetics as permanent make up that is generally applied to the eyebrows, eyelids, and lips. Texas refers to microblading as intradermal cosmetics. ![]() Depending on the state, physician supervision might be required, therefore, it is vital to understand your state’s rules and regulations. Illinois is similar because microblading is considered a form of cosmetic tattooing and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. So, as a result, a person may perform microblading if they are at least 18 years old, licensed by the Department of Health, and in a facility that meets the standards of a body art facility. For example, microblading in Florida is regulated by the Department of Health (and not the cosmetology board) because it is considered a form of tattooing. Most states consider microblading to be some form of tattooing, or body art, and often fall under the state’s health services department. The legal particulars for microblading in aesthetics can be hard to find and will likely vary from state to state. Thus, before performing microblading in a medical spa, or anywhere for that matter, knowledge of the state and local regulations will be essential to running a complaint business. Negative publicity often brings increased attention from regulators who are trying to ensure patient and customer safety. This news story out of Los Angeles highlights several patients who were injured due to improper treatment. Not all of the attention has been positive, however. This article from Allure provides a summary of the odds and ends of microblading, as well as key considerations before going under the “microblade.” For those looking to offer microblading as a service, it’s important to note that its exposure has been growing both on social media and among Hollywood stars, and as such, its popularity in medical spas has been growing as well. The technique uses a hand-held tool with needles to apply pigments that simulate additional hairs. Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing treatment that fills in sparse eyebrows. Microblading is currently one of the largest growing trends in the medical spa industry.
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