Ch. 28 The Estetician's Role In Treatments Flashcards
Resurfacing procedure, is one that disrupts the epidermis and possibly the dermis. Addresses signs of aging, acne scarring, pigmentation irregularities and unwanted lesions.
Ablative Procedure
Far less invasive than ________ __________, works by heating up the target tissue without destroying it. The process stimulates you bodies collagen production to fill in unwanted skin, imperfections such a fine lines or wrinkles.
Ablative Procedures, Non-Ablative
Name 3-5 different treatments that can be performed in the office to prepare the patient for a medical procedure.
- Superficial chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Ultrasonic treatments
- Microcurrent Facial Toning
- Enzyme peels
What is the drug of choice for Hyperpigmentation?
Hydroquinone
What are the rules of using an AHA prior to a microdermabrasion treatment?
Make sure client stops using AHA’s, BHA’s, scrubs, and retinoids 1 to 2 days before treatment and 2 to 3 days following treatments.
What is an essential massage technique that an esthetician would perform on a patient both before and after a medical procedure? Please explain why this is a necessary action.
Lymph drainage used both pre and post operation to stimulate the movement of fluid in the connective tissues, therefore reducing inflammation and increasing relaxation, as well as, soothes muscle relaxation. Start two weeks before procedure.
Make a list of items that you would find in most pre-surgical/laser at home care kits.
- AHA’s and/or BHA’s for exfoliation
- Hydroquinone or other skin lightening agents
- Hydrating moisturizers with amino acids
- Tretinoin/retinoids acid, vitamin A derivatives
- Environmental protection/sunscreen containing SPF of at least 30 and a physical as well as a chemical sunscreen
What simple mixture is used at home after the physician would remove dressing one week or so after a surgery?
1 tsp vinegar
1 C water
Every 2-3 hours as physician indicates. Followed by an application of petroleum or water-based ointment, such as Aquaphor.
After liposuction of the jowl, chin or neck a patient must where a chin/neck bra. Please explain the process of how long and when they can start to take if off.
A supportive device that must be worn continually for the first 48-72 hours to enhance healing of the skin and reduce bleeding.
What are some post-care indications of the esthetician after a patient has had a face lift?
- After 8-15 days; the physician may direct you, the esthetician, to perform manual lump drainage to reduce swelling and camouflage with mineral power foundation o hide skin discoloration. 2. After 2 weeks; you may continue manual lymph drainage twice weekly and may apply a soothing, non-drying, hydrating facial mask.3. After 3 weeks; they can typically now use AHA’s, BHA’s, antioxidants, and hydrating moisturizers and sunscreens. You can apply manual lymph drainage as a part of a routine facial treatment to facilitate healing.
What is a an herb that is used often to reduce the amount of bruising after any procedure?
Arnica Montana
Name the steps after an eye lift surgery that the patient can have the stitches out as well as return to everyday activities?
- 5 to 10 days; physician will remove sutures
- 2 to 3 weeks; client may return to using hydrating eye cream as before surgery and continue camouflage make-up with mineral powder foundation.
What should the esthetician refer the client back to the physician?
Anytime a client exhibits unexpected redness, skin eruptions,edema, or oozing with or without a fever, immediately refer to a physician for evaluation. Contact dermatitis, a response to topical agents, or an allergic reaction, an acquired response or an allergic reaction, an acquired response to environmental substances such as topical skin preparations, tape, or ointments.
- Most critical time for infection is the first few days after surgery or resurfacing.
Explain the differences between an ablative and non-ablative procedure.
Ablative is invasive and non-ablative is less invasive
