N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-6.21

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:35-6.21 - Hair replacement techniques

(a) As used within this section, the following terms have the following meanings unless the content indicates otherwise:

1. "Cosmetic suturing retaining process" means a method of attaching a unit of hair to the scalp via a suturing (retaining) process.

2. "Implanted prolene loop procedure" means a surgical insertion of continuous prolene sutures in and out of the scalp in concentric circles to which a hair weave is attached.

3. "Licensee" means a physician subject to regulation by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners.

(b) No licensee shall perform or assist in the performance of a hair replacement technique using the implanted prolene loop procedure or any other cosmetic suturing retaining process involving the use of suture material in the scalp.

(c) Nothing in this section shall preclude licensees from performing medically recognized hair transplantation techniques.

(d) Licensees shall complete and maintain patient medical records pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.5 which accurately reflect the transplantation technique utilized in any hair replacement procedure, a brief history pertinent to the procedure, any complications which ensued, any medications prescribed and follow-up directed.

(e) Licensees shall assure that prior to the initiation of a permitted hair transplantation technique, the risks and benefits have been discussed with the patient and informed consent has been obtained.

(f) Licensees shall, by means of a telephone number by which they shall be available, provide appropriate medical coverage on a 24-hour basis to all patients undergoing a hair transplantation technique and shall maintain a log for the sole purpose of recording all complications. This log shall be available for inspection by the Board upon request.

(g) Violation of any of (b) through (f) above may be deemed to constitute one or more of the following:

1. Gross malpractice, gross neglect, or gross incompetence in the practice of the licensed profession pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(c);

2. Professional misconduct in the practice of the licensed profession, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(e);

3. A failure to comply with the provisions of an act or regulation administered by the Board, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(h); or

4. Unprofessional conduct, which would present an imminent danger to the individual patient or to the public health, safety or welfare, within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.

(h) Licensees who are in possession of information that reasonably indicates that another licensee has engaged in a prohibited hair replacement technique shall be obligated to report such information to the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-6.21

New Rule, R.1994 d.86, effective 2/22/1994.
See: 25 N.J.R. 5444(a), 26 N.J.R. 1104(a).
Stay of Operative Date until February 23, 1994; further stay until April 13, 1994.
See: 26 N.J.R. 1354(a).
Withdrawal of stay of Operative Date.
See: 26 N.J.R. 4083(a).
Amended by R.2011 d.155, effective 6/6/2011.
See: 42 N.J.R. 1310(a), 43 N.J.R. 1359(b).
In (g)4 and (h), updated the N.J.S.A. reference; in (g)4, inserted a comma following "conduct"; and in (h), substituted the first occurrence of "that" for "which".