CH.13 Skin Treatments

Question 1

Abdominoplasty

Answer 1

procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck & tighten the area (p.681)

Question 2

Ayurvedic

Answer 2

one of the worlds oldest holistic healing systems; it originated in India and is though to be as much as 5000 years old - translates from Sanskrit as “science of health/wellness” (p.673)

Question 3

Balneotherapy

Answer 3

body treatments that use mud or fango, Dead Sea salt, seaweed, enzymes, or peat baths (p.672)

Question 4

Blepharoplasty

Answer 4

a plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and/or fat in the upper or lower eyelids

Question 5

Blue Light

Answer 5

a light emitting diode for use on clients to improve acne and reduce bacteria

Question 6

Body masks

Answer 6

a body treatment involving the application of an exfoliating, hydrating, purification, or detoxification mask to the entire body; masks may include gel, clay, cream or seaweed bases

Question 7

Body Scrubs

Answer 7

use of friction AND products to exfoliate, hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish the skin (p.671)

Question 8

Body Wraps

Answer 8

wraps that remineralize, hydrate, stimulate, or promote relaxation by using aloe, gels, lotions, oils, seaweed, herbs, clay, or mud (p.670)

Question 9

Botox

Answer 9

neuromuscular-blocking serum (botulinum toxin) that paralyzes nerve cells on the muscle this serum is injected into it

Question 10

Cell Renewal Factor

Answer 10

(CRF); also known as cell turnover rate, the rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis (p.643)

Question 11

Cellulite

Answer 11

dimpling of the skin cause by protrusion of subcutaneous fat; due to an irregularity in distribution of fat in area, usually found in the thighs, hips, and abdomen (p.674)

Question 12

Chromophore

Answer 12

the colored cells or target in the epidermis or dermis that absorbs a laser beams thermal energy, causing the desired injury or destruction of material (p.664)

Question 13

Cosmetic Surgery

Answer 13

aka esthetic surgery, elective surgery, for improving and altering the appearance

Question 14

Dermabrasion

Answer 14

medical procedure; strong exfoliation method using a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis (p.680)

Question 15

Dermal Fillers

Answer 15

products used to fill lines, wrinkles, and other facial imperfections (p.678)

Question 16

Endermology

Answer 16

treatment for cellulite; helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines a vigorous massage along w/ suction (p.673)

Question 17

Foot Reflexology

Answer 17

technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body; reflexology is also performed on the hands and ears (p.672)

Question 18

Green Light

Answer 18

a light emitting diode for use on clients w/ hyperpigmentation or for detoxifying the skin (p.665)

Question 19

Injectable Fillers

Answer 19

substances used in nonsurgical procedures to fill in or plump up areas of the skin; Botox and dermal fillers are injectables (p.678)

Question 19

Hydrotherapy

Answer 19

spa treatments that deserve water (p.671)

Question 20

Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

Answer 20

a medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths (broad spectrum) of focused light to treat spider veins, hyperpigmentation, rosacea and redness, wrinkles, enlarged follicles and pores, and excessive hair (p.663)

Question 21

Jessner’s Peel

Answer 21

light to medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent (p.644)

Question 22

Lasers

Answer 22

acronym for light amplification stimulation emission of radiation; a medical device that uses electromagnetic radiation for hair removal and skin treatments (p.660)

Question 23

Laser Resurfacing

Answer 23

a laser procedure utilizing a CO2 or an erbium laser that involves vaporization of the epidermis and/or dermis for facial rejuvenation; used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars and stimulates growth of new collagen (p.680)

Question 24

Light-Emitting Diode (LED)

Answer 24

a device used to reduce acne, increase skin circulation, and improve the collagen content in the skin (p.664)

Question 25

Liposuction

Answer 25

a surgical procedure used to remove stubborn layers of fat (p.681)

Question 26

Mammoplasty

Question 27

Microcurrent

Question 28

Microdermabrasion

Question 29

Microneedling

Question 30

Nonablative

Question 31

Phenol

Question 32

Reconstructive Surgery

Question 33

Red Light

Question 34

Reiki

Question 35

Rhinoplasty

Question 36

Rhytidectomy

Question 37

Stone Massage

Answer 37

use of hot and cold stones in massages and other treatments (p.672)

Question 38

Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

Answer 38

procedure performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads, which are often congenital (p.679)

Question 39

Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peels

Answer 39

a strong peel used to diminish sun damage and wrinkles (p.680)

Question 40

Ultrasonic

Answer 40

frequency above the range of sound audible to the human ear; vibrations created through a water medium, help cleanse and exfoliate the skinny removing dead skin cells; contraindications include epilepsy, pregnancy, and cancerous lesions; synonymous w/ ultrasound (p.668)

Question 41

Ultrasound

Answer 41

frequency above the range of sound audible to the human ear; vibrations created through a water medium, help cleanse and exfoliate the skinny removing dead skin cells; also used for product penetration; cellulite reduction; stimulating tissue; increasing blood flow and promoting oxygenation (p.668)

Question 42

Yellow Light

Answer 42

a light emitting diode that aids in reducing inflammation and swelling (p.665)