Advanced Training Chp 19 Flashcards
The process of removing excess accumulations of dead cells from the corneum layers of superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis and desquamation is known as?
chemical exfoliation
who can perform deep peels?
physicians only
estheticians can only perform what type of peel
light peels
some of the benefits of peels and chemical exfoliation
improves texture, barrier function and moisture retention
what does AHA stand for?
alpha hydroxy acids
mechanical machine exfoliation that spays higher grade microciptals across skin through a hand of piece is called?
microdermabrasion
the light therapy that stimulates collagen production, reduces spider veins, reduces hair growth and peel the skin is done with what?
lasers
LED stands for?
light emitting diode
what stimulates motor nerves and contracts muscles?
microcurrent
this frequency is above the range of sounds audible to the human ear is called?
ultrasound
botox and dermal filers are considered?
injectables
the technical term for a face lift is?
Rhytidectomy
abdominoplasty is also a?
tummy tuck
invisible ultraviolet rays (cold rays) make up what % of natural light?
5%
the light blocked by the ozone layer is called?
UVC
35% of natural sunlight is made up of what?
visible light
what light is referred to as combination light because it is made of a combination of all visible light rays in the spectrum?
white light
treatments that can remove blood vessels disable hair follicles and remove tattoos are known as what?
laser
LASER stands for?
light amplification stimulation emission of radiation
LED us the abbreviated version of what?
light emitting diode
a light emitting diode for use on clients in the stimulation of blood circulation and collagen and elastin production is called what?
red light
improper microdermabrasion can result in what?
hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation
reflexology treats the whole body by applying pressure where?
pressure points on the feet and hands
non-ablative intense pulsed light therapies do what?
bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in the dermis for wrinkle reduction
a Jessner’s peel consists of an ethanol solvent containing what?
lactic acid, sylicylic acid and resorcinol
how does ultrasound benefit the skin?
product penetration stimulates blood flow
LED devices do what?
treat acne
what does a successful microdermabrasion treatment depend on?
proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow and vacuum setting
sclerotherapy involves what?
minimize varicose veins
which of these therapies in non thermal?
LED
