CH.10 Facial Devices & Technology Flashcards
The use of facial devices & technology…
Provides optimal outcomes more readily.
Investment in high quality machines will..
Likely provide a return on that investment.
The use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits is called…
Electrotherapy.
Who should NOT receive electrotherapy?:
A client w/ piercings.
An elderly client.
A young client.
A pregnant client.
A pregnant client.
What type of skin contraindicates electrotherapy? :
Oily skin.
Dry skin.
Broken skin.
Aging skin.
Broken skin.
What medical condition always contraindicates electrotherapy?
Epilepsy.
During a facial treatment, most electrotherapy machines are used for approximately..
5-10 min.
UV lamps in towel warmers…
Are not effective for disinfection.
Hot towels have a soothing effect & are also helpful in…
Softening the skin before extractions.
When using hot towels, what equipment protects against blood borne illness?
Gloves.
What service would likely benefit the most from the use of hot towels? :
Advanced exfoliation.
Microdermabrasion.
The removal of facial masks.
Advanced peels.
The removal of facial masks.
What is also known as a loupe?
A magnifying lamp.
Diopter is a term that refers to…
Magnification.
One diopter is equivalent to…
10x magnification.
What is the most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear out over time?
The adjustment arm.
Most magnifying lamps used for esthetic purposes have a magnification of…
5 diopters.
When purchasing a magnifying lamp, what would be a health concern for an esthetician?
A lamp with a lens that distorts the image around the edges.
What type of light does a wood’s lamp use?
A filtered black light.
If a client’s skin appears to be blue-white under a wood’s lamp, that client’s skin is…
Healthy.
Under a wood’s lamp, a client whose skin was oily would appear to be…
Yellow.
What is the main purpose of a rotary brush?
Light exfoliation.
What type of client would benefit the most from a rotary brush? :
A client who had inflamed skin.
A client w/ couperose skin.
A client w/ acne.
A client who did not want a peel.
A client who did not want a peel.
For most clients, how many passes should the rotary brush be used on in each area of the face?
Up to 3 passes.
What type of water should be used in the steamer?
Distilled water.
What part of the steamer should be handled only after the steamer has completely cooled?
The glass jar.
The jar for the steamer should be cleaned w/…
Vinegar.
If an esthetician’s goal is to stimulate the skin or remove impurities, the best machine to use is the…
Vacuum machine.
A client who would benefit the most from a vacuum machine would likely…
Have couperose skin.
Have sluggish circulation.
Have inflamed skin.
Have rosacea.
Have sluggish circulation.
How many passes on each area of the face are usually sufficient when using a vacuum machine?
3-5 passes.
What machine is used to create chemical desincrustation & ionic iontophoresis?
Galvanic machine.
How should the electrodes in a galvanic machine be handled?
Both electrodes are covered in cotton.
Client holds one, esthetician makes contact w/ the other.
What machine might leave a metallic taste in a client’s mouth?
Galvanic machine.
What should clients expect from a high frequency machine?
It may produce an unusual smell.
What type of application is ideal for extensive acne & problematic skin? :
A large mushroom.
A small mushroom.
A rake.
A spiral.
A large mushroom.
A comb electrode is normally used for treatment of…
The scalp.
What machine is connected to the spray machine?
Vacuum machine.
The spray machine should not be used on a client w/…
Braces.
Respiratory issues.
Dry skin.
High blood pressure.
Respiratory issues.
Mineral buildup in the sprayer should be cleaned at least once a..
Month.
Paraffin wax heaters should…
Not allow for immersion of a client’s hand or foot.
What is a paraffin mask used for?
Hydrating dry skin.
The effects of paraffin wax are…
Quick, but not long lasting.
What function do electric mitts & boots perform?
Product absorption.
How long should electric boots be warmed before use?
About 10 minutes.
What disposable product should be used in conjunction w/ electric mitts & boots?
Plastic liners.
The purchase of all-in-one machines…
May be more costly in the long run.
When purchasing new equipment, it is important to know that manufacturer’s claims about high tech machines…
Should be checked by researching clinical studies.
