Who may operate a cosmetic laser in Mississippi?
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Short answer
Only physicians and those they directly supervise — Mississippi treats laser and pulsed light use, including cosmetic procedures, as the practice of medicine, and the physician must be on the premises and able to step into the treatment if needed.
The use of laser, pulsed light or similar devices, either for invasive or cosmetic procedures, is considered to be the practice of medicine in the state of Mississippi
Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 2635, Rule 3.1 (Laser Devices) · verified Sep 8, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related Mississippi rules
Under the laser rule such use shall be limited to physicians and those directly supervised by physicians, such that a physician is on the premises and would be directly involved in the treatment if required.
Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 2635, Rule 3.1 (supervision on the premises) · verified Sep 8, 2026
The practice of medicine shall mean to suggest, recommend, prescribe, or direct for the use of any person, any drug, medicine, appliance, or other agency, whether material or not material, for the cure, relief, or palliation of any ailment or disease of the mind or body, or for the cure or relief of any wound or fracture or other bodily injury or deformity, or the practice of obstetrics or midwifery, after having received, or with the intent of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any bonus, gift, profit or compensation;
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-33(1) · verified Sep 8, 2026
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