May an esthetician or laser technician perform microneedling in North Dakota?
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Short answer
Only an advanced esthetician — microneedling is "advanced esthetics," excluded from the plain esthetics license, and needs board-approved added training and certification first. Board rule may also require physician, PA, or APRN supervision.
"Advanced esthetics" means the practice of advanced cosmetic preparations or procedures using the hands or a mechanical or electronic apparatus for esthetic purposes. a. The term includes: (1) Advanced chemical peels; (2) Microneedling; (3) Nonablative procedures; and (4) Extractions using lancets. b. The term does not include: (1) Procedures to treat a medical, physical, or mental ailment; or (2) Ablative esthetic procedures.
N.D. Cent. Code § 43-11-01(3) (“Advanced esthetics” defined — microneedling) · verified Sep 7, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related North Dakota rules
"Esthetics" means the practice of a variety of services to beautify or improve the appearance of the skin. b. The term does not include: (1) Any procedure invading living tissue below the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis by any means; (2) Threading hair removal; or (3) Advanced esthetic procedures.
N.D. Cent. Code § 43-11-01(12) (“Esthetics” defined — exclusions) · verified Sep 7, 2026
In addition to the license requirements for an advanced esthetician, a written application and proof of board-approved additional training and certifications must be made to the board before the use of: 1. Microneedling pens, rollers, or devices; 2. Nonablative devices; or 3. Advanced chemical peels.
N.D. Cent. Code § 43-11-26.2 (Additional certifications for advanced estheticians) · verified Sep 7, 2026
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