The International Aesthetic and Laser Association (IALA) was formed in 2008 as a nonprofit professional association that includes providers of laser hair removal and other cosmetic services throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.  As providers of these services, we became concerned that state legislatures and other regulatory bodies were adopting inconsistent and sometimes unnecessary standards to govern our industry.   Since our members provide more of these services than any other single provider, we believe it’s important that we influence the creation of these standards for the safety of consumers and so that these services remain affordable and widely available to the public.

Since our formation, the IALA has organized a Training and Certification Committee that has created an industry-leading certification program for operators of laser hair removal devices.  Our Regulatory and Legislative Advocacy Committee is monitoring bills nationwide.  And, our Membership Committee is seeking to find others who share our commitments.

At this time, our membership includes owners and operators of more than 500 centers in 42 states.   Together we employ hundreds of physicians, nurses, other medical professionals, estheticians and other trained persons who deliver more than two million laser hair removal procedures annually.  IALA members are committed to delivering laser hair removal and other cosmetic services safely and effectively following using the best technology and best trained people following tried and tested protocols.