Ch. 18 Advanced Facial Devices Flashcards
Name 3 things that are unique about IPL treatments.
- Non-ablative (doesn’t tear skin)
- Non-coherent (all directions)
- Polychromatic effect (sees many colors)
How long before getting an IPL should you refrain from spray tanning or self-tanning?
2 weeks
How long before getting an IPL treatment should you refrain from tanning?
4 weeks
How long should someone wait to get IPL if they are on Accutane?
1 year
What is the most important safety gear that must be worn by your client and yourself?
Goggles
In photo-rejuvenation, what should your client expect to experience?
- Slight erythema
- Darkening of the vessel
- Darkening or redness of a lentigo
Name a few contraindication to Led treatments
- Seizure disorders (epilepsy)
- Open or unidentified lesions
- Auto immune disorders (AIDS/HIV/Hep B & C/Lupus)
- Photo sensitive medications
- Pregnancy
Where is photodynamic therapy using ALA usually performed?
Medical setting
In ultrasonic technology, how do you determine the depth of the penetration?
By the frequency
What happens if your client feels discomfort during an ultrasonic facial treatment?
Discontinue
Who should you never give an electro-dessication service on?
Someone with high blood pressure
Where would you use a micro-current to reduce marionette lines?
Risorius muscle along nasio-labial fold and sides of chin
Cold you use laser technology to reduce scarring?
Yes
LED Light Therapy Colors
Red, yellow, green, blue
Increases cellular processes, stimulates ATP, boosts collagen and elastin production, and stimulates wound healing.
Red Light