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Esthetics chapter 13

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  • what does microcurrent directly target, when used for esthetic purposes?
    sebaceous glands
    muscles
    follicles
    epidermis
  • Photodynamic therapy is usually used for ________.
    spider veins
    hyperpigmentation
    hair removal
    actinic keratoses
  • How often should (could) the most gentle enzyme peels be repeated?
    Once a week
  • What surgery might help a patients vision
    Rhinoplasty
    Blepharoplasty
    Forehead lift
    Rhytidectomy
  • When using LEDs, the eyes and ________ must be protected.
    the nose
    the liver
    the mouth
    the thyroid
  • the treatment that uses a vacuum massage to treat cellulite is called what?
    endermology
  • Photodynamic therapy is usually used for _______.
    spider veins
    hyperpigmentation
    hair removal
    actinic keratoses
  • Reiki is a theraputic technique that comes from where?
    Japan
  • what treatment does not incorporate the use of seaweed and mud
    balneotherapy
    body scrubs
    body masks
    body wraps
  • before and after surgery swelling may be reduced with what treatment?
    manual lymph drainage
  • what spa treatment involves running warm oil on the center of the forehead?
    ayurvedic treatment
  • what is the most important thing to know about light therapy is?
    equipment should be selected based on skin type & condition
  • What is good advice for estheticians who do not have much experience with enzyme peels?
    only perform spot removal in an emergency
    be preped to leave the peel longer
    always leave the peel on as long as manufacturers rec.
    be preped to remove the peel before manufacturers rec.
  • Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in ________.
    improved skin texture
    increased CRF
    reduced surface pigmentation
    dry skin
  • When would an enzymw peel NOT be typically used?
    before mircrodermabrasion
    in conjunction with LED treatment
    in conjunction with a clinical facial
    before a chemical peel
  • When performing a light glycolic peel, finish treating the _______.
    nose
    upper lip
    chin
    forehead
  • what type of treatment includes saunas, steam rooms, and vichy showers?
    hydrotherapy
  • in esthetics, ultrasound is usually used for what?
    Cellulite reduction
  • what type of treatment would a client who was a vegan likely object to?
    a tartaric peel
    a peel made with papain
    a peel made with bromelain
    a peel made with trypsin
  • Back pain might be relieved in some cases with ______.
    blepharoplasty
    sclerotherapy
    mammoplaty
    rhinoplasty
  • Clients should NOT typically experience flaking when using _________ in an esthetics context.
    BHA peels
    jessners peels
    AHA peels
    TCA peels
  • What is the best choice of a products pH for use in salon peels?
    a pH between 3-5.5 depending on the clients skin pH
  • What is true of the esthetics use of machine technology?
    advances technology has not altered much in the last 5 years
    advanced technology is not generally worth the experience
    the newest technology is always the most effective choice
    machines can produce better results
  • When performing an enzyme peel, an esthetician should look for ______.
    light to moderate erythema
    Very light erythema
    moderate to heavy erythema
    heavy erythema
  • The dimond tip of a crystal-free microdermabrasion machine would typically be changed when?
    before working on the nose
    when mild erythema is visible
    before working on the forehead
    between the second and third passes
  • what single factor will bring the most effective long term results when using enzyme peels with a client?
    frequent applications
    BHA peels
    AHA peels
    communication with the client
  • When performing a crystal-free microdermabrasion hand piece, do not exceed _______ passes in a single area
    1
    3
    4
    2
  • what is the primary cause of cellulite?
    Female hormones an genetics
  • What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an esthetician?
    a peel with strong TCA concentration
  • Drying after-effects are typically avoided with ______.
    manual microdermabrasion
    hydradermabrasion
    crystal-free microdermabrasion
    crystal microdermabrasion
  • the spa treatment that may be incorporated into a regular facial is what?
    stone massage
    balneotherapy
    hydrotherapy
    reflexology
  • light therapy does not typicaly use what part of the spectrum?
    infarared
    LED
    IPL
    laser
  • what is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling?
    microneedling does not typically involve supervision
    microneedling is less invasive
    nano infusion is less invasive
    nano infusion has longer downtime
  • What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?
    removal of dead skin cells
  • The peels that typically have the lowest pH are _______.
    Physician peels
  • what do amino acids, aloe vera, vitamine b, ans essential fatty acids potentially help with?
    Cellulite reduction
  • what is true of microneedling?
    it is used to prevent hair loss by estheticians
    it induces collagen production
    it is illegal in the us
    it is less invasive than nano infusion
  • what is the best laser to use for lower Fitzpatrick clients who are seeking a hair removal procedure?
    nd:yang
    diode
    alexandrite
    crystal
  • Most botox injections take place in what area?
    between the eyes
    the upper brow
    the lips
    the side of the mouth
  • After a chemical peel, esteticians should tell clients to avoid _______ for at least 24 hrs.
    sun exposure
  • What light therapy specifically targets spider veins?
    infrared
    IPL
    ultraviolet
    LED
  • Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for ______.
    clients with inflamed acne
    clients who have fragile skin
    Clients who are wrinkled
    clients who are prone to hyperpigmentation
  • when performing a back facial with enzyme mask, an esthetician can choose not to use____.
    protective eyewear
    sun protection
    a steamer
  • what type of client would benefit the most from microcurrent?
    an older client with phlebitis
    a client who has epilepsy
    for an older client who has sagging skin
    a client who is pregnant
  • What is NOT a process that typically falls under the category of medical esthetics?
    Botox injections
    Reflexology
    Laser hair removal
    Chemical peels
  • What color of LED helps with detoxification?
    Yellow
    Blue
    Green
    Red
  • what is not true of MLD
    it reduces cellulite
    it works well in conjunction with facials
    it typically requires advanced training
    it involves the use of machines
  • When performing a light glycolic peel, begin with the _____.
    Forehead
    upper lip
    chin
    nose
  • what does the term ultrasound mean?
    extremly high frequwncies of sound
  • what spa treatment is most similar to a body mask?
    body scrubs
    body wraps
    balneotherapy
    hydrotheray