Issue link: https://www.ascpskindeepdigital.com/i/1153325
AM I ALLOWED TO OFFER A FANNY FACIAL? The first question to answer before developing a treatment is whether the treatment is in your scope of practice. While some states, such as Oregon, define the practice of esthetics to include skin- or facial- care practices on the face and body,1 other states, such as Texas, take a narrower view and limit a skin care professional's scope of practice to the face, neck, and arms only.2 Check with your licensing board for clarification regarding where your practice begins and ends. If you are in a state that limits esthetic practice to "above the neck," you will not be able to provide this service. If you have an advanced license, such as master esthetician3 or certified advanced esthetician,4 you may be able to provide fanny facials that can include other advanced modalities. PROTOCOL POINTERS Skin on the derriere is different from the face due to a different structure of the follicles. If the client has "butt-ne," an outbreak of pimples, it is most likely caused by folliculitis, inflammation of the hair follicles. This is not true acne, but can be aided by a targeted treatment.5 Advise clients that extractions by squeezing are not recommended. If the outbreak is severe, you may recommend they see a dermatologist. Those precautions aside, the steps involved in a bum treatment are very similar to protocols you already use for facial treatments. It is strongly advised you wear gloves when performing treatments below the belt. If your scope of practice permits it, or you are working under a medical director, other popular enhancements include radio frequency, LED treatments, cellulite treatments, and other body contouring options.