Who may operate a cosmetic laser in Wyoming?

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Every other rule we have verified under physician supervision & delegation, each linked to its primary source.

• "Practicing medicine" means any person who in any manner: Advertises, holds out, or represents to the public that he is authorized to practice medicine in this state; or Offers or undertakes to prevent, diagnose, correct or treat, in any manner, by any means, method or device, any human disease, illness, pain, wound, fracture, infirmity, defect or abnormal physical or mental condition, injury, deformity or ailment, including the management of pregnancy and parturition.

  Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-26-102(a)(xi)(A)-(B) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• "Practicing medicine" means any person who in any manner offers or undertakes to prescribe, order, give or administer drugs which can only be obtained by prescription according to law; or renders a determination of medical necessity or appropriateness of proposed treatment.

  Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-26-102(a)(xi)(E)-(F) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• The board may refuse to renew, and may revoke, suspend or restrict a license or take other disciplinary action, including the imposition of conditions or restrictions upon a license, on the ground of aiding or abetting the practice of medicine by a person not licensed by the board.

  Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-26-402(a)(ix) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Nothing in this act shall prohibit services rendered by licensed physicians, nurses, dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, morticians or barbers when exclusively engaged in the practice of their respective professions.

  Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-12-140(a) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Within the esthetics scope of practice: (v) Procedures which pierce the epidermal or dermal layer of the skin are considered invasive and are prohibited. (vi) Using the term or title of "Medical Esthetician" is not allowed.

  Wyo. Bd. of Cosmetology Rules ch. 1 § 6(c)(v)-(vi) (Scope of Practice — Esthetics; ref. 033.0001.1.04012026) · verified Sep 7, 2026

• The esthetics scope of practice is: (i) Massaging, cleansing, exfoliating, stimulating, manipulating, beautifying, or applying makeup, oils, lotions, or other preparations to the skin using hands, chemicals, mechanical or electrical apparatuses, or appliances; (iii) Arching or tinting eyebrows, tinting, chemical waving, or applying extensions to eyelashes; and (iv) Performing extractions of the face using hands, mechanical or electrical apparatuses, or appliances.

  Wyo. Bd. of Cosmetology Rules ch. 1 § 6(c)(i), (iii)-(iv) (Scope of Practice — Esthetics; ref. 033.0001.1.04012026) · verified Sep 7, 2026

• "Practice of esthetics" means any single practice or service or a combination of practices or services performed for others for the improvement and beautification of the skin of the human body for cosmetic purposes.

  Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-12-120(a)(vii) · verified Sep 3, 2026

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