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Chapter 13: Advanced topics And treatments Flashcards

1
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Advanced treatment have expanded the aestheticians repertoire to include more results driven treatments such as…

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Chemical exfoliation 
Microdermabrasion 
microcurrent 
ultrasound
 light emitting diode (LED)
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Exfoliation can be accomplished through? 

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  • Mechanically (Microdermabrasion)
  • manually (scrubs)
  • chemically (enzymes, AHA, BHA, light Jessner’s, light trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels)
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The average ph of the skin is?

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5 (typically between 4.5 to 5.5)

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4
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Acids with small molecular sizes can cause this when penetrating the skin?

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Irritation

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5
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A PH of less than___is not recommended for salon peels in most states do not allow use of a lower pH

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3

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6
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Are ingredients added to products to help make them less irritating:

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Buffering agents

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7
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Acids have a pH of?

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0 to 6

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A neutral pH is?

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7

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9
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Alkalines range from?

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8 to 14

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

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Cell renewing factor or cell turnover rate

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11
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Is composed of approximately 15 to 20 layers and varies in thickness and different body areas

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The keratinized corneum layer

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12
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PH ace include salicylic acid which is derived from___

What properties do they have? 

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Sweet birch, willow bark, wintergreen

Has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties

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

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Glycolic acid

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

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Explain the procedure, the expected outcome and realistic goals.

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15
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Improper use of microdermabrasion can cause?

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Hypo pigmentation
hyperpigmentation
sensitivity

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16
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Any strong exfoliation procedure requires ?

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Sun abstinence and daily sunscreen

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17
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What means heat effect?

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Thermoysis

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18
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Laser combined with radio frequency can…

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stimulate collagen production and produce a firming effect. 

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19
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These lamps can be used for light therapy?

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Therapeutic lamps

20
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Color therapy uses different colors of light for various psychological effects red is considered___ while green is____

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Stimulating

Calming

21
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A device used to reduce acne, increase skin circulation, and improve the collagen Content in the skin. 

A

LED (light emitting diode)

22
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The beneficial effects of green LED light is?

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Lessens hyperpigmentation
reduces redness
calms and soothes

23
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As we age___slow down, causing the skin to ___

A

Slow down

Sag

24
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Wave therapy devices mimic the way the brain release messages to the muscles

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Microcurrent

25
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technology in esthetics can be used for product penetration in for cellulite reduction.

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Ultrasound

26
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What are some things ultrasound does to the skin: 

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

27
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Ultrasound also sends ways to the skin to assist in product penetration this process is called? 

A

Sonophoresis

28
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Sonophoresis is similar to?

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Iontophoresis

29
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this exfoliation uses friction to exfoliate, hydrate, increase circulation and nourishes the skin:

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Body scrubs

30
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Exfoliation treatments are also called?

A

Polishes and glows

31
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Is the treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths, mineral, mud or fango

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Balneotherapy

32
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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? 

A

Foot reflexology

33
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This treatment includes shirodhara, massage and facials using ancient Indian concepts in ingredients headed to the three body mine types: pitta, kapha, and vatta. 

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Ayurvedic(ah-yur-VAY-dic)

34
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Appears as dimpled or bumpy skin caused primarily by female hormones in genetics

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Cellulite

35
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Keeping these two things healthy helps reduce cellulite

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Collagen and elastin

36
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To repair cellulite, cells and connective tissues need to be

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Strengthened and hydrated through nutrients and water intake

37
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This technique helps to cleanse and detoxify the body? 

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Manual lymph drainage

38
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This focuses on preparing the skin for procedure

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Preoperative care

39
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Pre-operative care also increases the skins___and reducing___debris on it

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Metabolism

Cellular

40
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This treatment use is intense pulsed light (IPL) to bypass epidermist and stimulate collagen in the dermist promote wrinkle reduction?

A

Nonablative

41
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Are used to fill lines, wrinkles and other facial imperfections? 

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Dermal fillers

42
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Synthetic sources of collagen are? 

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Silicone and hyaluronic acid

43
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Is an eyelift? 

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Blepharoplasty

44
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When sagging eyelids impede a patients ability to see it is a..

A

Medical condition that may be covered by insurance

45
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Minimizes varicose veins

A

Sclerotherapy

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