Advanced Topics and Treatments Flashcards
What does thermolysis refers to?
heat effect
Glycolic acid is frequently used for superficial peels because…
Glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size of the AHAs.
How does the cell turnover rate change as the body changes?
Slows down.
When laser and radio frequencies are combined, which of the following do occur?
Collagen is stimulated.
The keratinized corneum layer is composed of approximately (?) layers?
15-20
Which of the following treatments not part of the esthetician’s repertoire?
Macrocurrent
Light-emitting diode (LED) devices (?)
Reduce acne.
A buffering product does what?
Reduces inflammation.
Which of these is a type of BHA?
Salicylic acid derived from sweet birch
When doing a consultation for a peel, you should…
Explains the procedures and realistic goals of the service
Improper microdermabrasion use can result in…
hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation
The main qualities of salicylic acid are antiseptic and…
anti-inflammatory
What does a successful microdermabrasion treatment depends on?
proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow, and vacuum setting
Manual lymph drainage is used to…
cleanse and detox the body
The core ingredients in balneotherapy are…
mud and fango
How does ultrasound benefit the skin?
assists in product penetration, uses a science called sonophoresis, stimulates tissues and increases blood flow and oxygenation
Which of these technologies is nonthermal?
LED
As we age, electrical impulses may (?) and cause skin aging.
Slow
What is the psychological effect of green light?
Calming
Body scrub exfoliation services are synonymous with?
Smoothers, peels, polishes and glows
Foot Reflexology treats the whole body by applying pressure to?
pressure points located in the feet
What are doshas?
mind and body types
The primary causes of cellulite are (?) and genetics?
female hormones
What are the three Ayurveda doshas?
kapha, pitta, vatta
Which of these is a goal of preoperative care?
Increasing the skin’s metabolism
Nonablative intense pulsed light therapies (IPLs) (?)
bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in dermis for wrinkles reduction
To repair cellulite, cells, and connective tissue need to be strengthened and (?)
hydrated
A blepharoplasty is considered a medical condition when (?)
the lower eyelid is affected
Synthetic sources of dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid and (?)
silicone
Sclerotherapy involves (?)
minimizing varicose veins
