Chapter 13: Advanced topics And treatments

Question 1

Advanced treatment have expanded the aestheticians repertoire to include more results driven treatments such as…

Answer 1

Chemical exfoliation 
Microdermabrasion 
microcurrent 
ultrasound
 light emitting diode (LED)

Question 2

Exfoliation can be accomplished through? 

Answer 2

• Mechanically (Microdermabrasion)
• manually (scrubs)
• chemically (enzymes, AHA, BHA, light Jessner’s, light trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels)

Question 3

The average ph of the skin is?

Answer 3

5 (typically between 4.5 to 5.5)

Question 4

Acids with small molecular sizes can cause this when penetrating the skin?

Answer 4

Irritation

Question 5

A PH of less than___is not recommended for salon peels in most states do not allow use of a lower pH

Answer 5

3

Question 6

Are ingredients added to products to help make them less irritating:

Answer 6

Buffering agents

Question 7

Acids have a pH of?

Answer 7

0 to 6

Question 8

A neutral pH is?

Answer 8

7

Question 9

Alkalines range from?

Answer 9

8 to 14

Question 10

Is the rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis, this process slows down with age. 

Answer 10

Cell renewing factor or cell turnover rate

Question 11

Is composed of approximately 15 to 20 layers and varies in thickness and different body areas

Answer 11

The keratinized corneum layer

Question 12

PH ace include salicylic acid which is derived from___

What properties do they have? 

Answer 12

Sweet birch, willow bark, wintergreen

Has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties

Question 13

A commonly used AHA that penetrates the epidermis more effectively because it has a smaller molecular size of the AHA

Answer 13

Glycolic acid

Question 14

During the clients consultation what should be done before the procedure? 

Answer 14

Explain the procedure, the expected outcome and realistic goals.

Question 15

Improper use of microdermabrasion can cause?

Answer 15

Hypo pigmentation
hyperpigmentation
sensitivity

Question 16

Any strong exfoliation procedure requires ?

Answer 16

Sun abstinence and daily sunscreen

Question 17

What means heat effect?

Answer 17

Thermoysis

Question 18

Laser combined with radio frequency can…

Answer 18

stimulate collagen production and produce a firming effect. 

Question 19

These lamps can be used for light therapy?

Answer 19

Therapeutic lamps

Question 20

Color therapy uses different colors of light for various psychological effects red is considered___ while green is____

Answer 20

Stimulating

Calming

Question 21

A device used to reduce acne, increase skin circulation, and improve the collagen Content in the skin. 

Answer 21

LED (light emitting diode)

Question 22

The beneficial effects of green LED light is?

Answer 22

Lessens hyperpigmentation
reduces redness
calms and soothes

Question 23

As we age___slow down, causing the skin to ___

Answer 23

Slow down

Sag

Question 24

Wave therapy devices mimic the way the brain release messages to the muscles

Answer 24

Microcurrent

Question 25

technology in esthetics can be used for product penetration in for cellulite reduction.

Answer 25

Ultrasound

Question 26

What are some things ultrasound does to the skin: 

Answer 26

-Can penetrates deeply- stimulates tissue, increases blood flow, and promotes oxygenation

Question 27

Ultrasound also sends ways to the skin to assist in product penetration this process is called? 

Answer 27

Sonophoresis

Question 28

Sonophoresis is similar to?

Answer 28

Iontophoresis

Question 29

this exfoliation uses friction to exfoliate, hydrate, increase circulation and nourishes the skin:

Answer 29

Body scrubs

Question 30

Exfoliation treatments are also called?

Answer 30

Polishes and glows

Question 31

Is the treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths, mineral, mud or fango

Answer 31

Balneotherapy

Question 32

Is the technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones in areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body? 

Answer 32

Foot reflexology

Question 33

This treatment includes shirodhara, massage and facials using ancient Indian concepts in ingredients headed to the three body mine types: pitta, kapha, and vatta. 

Answer 33

Ayurvedic(ah-yur-VAY-dic)

Question 34

Appears as dimpled or bumpy skin caused primarily by female hormones in genetics

Answer 34

Cellulite

Question 35

Keeping these two things healthy helps reduce cellulite

Answer 35

Collagen and elastin

Question 36

To repair cellulite, cells and connective tissues need to be

Answer 36

Strengthened and hydrated through nutrients and water intake

Question 37

This technique helps to cleanse and detoxify the body? 

Answer 37

Manual lymph drainage

Question 38

This focuses on preparing the skin for procedure

Answer 38

Preoperative care

Question 39

Pre-operative care also increases the skins___and reducing___debris on it

Answer 39

Metabolism

Cellular

Question 40

This treatment use is intense pulsed light (IPL) to bypass epidermist and stimulate collagen in the dermist promote wrinkle reduction?

Answer 40

Nonablative

Question 41

Are used to fill lines, wrinkles and other facial imperfections? 

Answer 41

Dermal fillers

Question 42

Synthetic sources of collagen are? 

Answer 42

Silicone and hyaluronic acid

Question 43

Is an eyelift? 

Answer 43

Blepharoplasty

Question 44

When sagging eyelids impede a patients ability to see it is a..

Answer 44

Medical condition that may be covered by insurance

Question 45

Minimizes varicose veins

Answer 45

Sclerotherapy