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Esthetics ch 13 Advanced Topics and Treatments Flashcards

1
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What is a procedure that only physicians can administer?

clay masks
deep peels
paraffin masks
chemical peels

A

clay masks
deep peels*
paraffin masks
chemical peels

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What does the esthetician use to move congestion, water, and waste in the lymphatic vessels out of the body when performing MLD?

microcurrent
reiki
galvanic current
massage

A

microcurrent
reiki
galvanic current
massage*

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What is a ryhtidectomy

great enhancement
face lift
tummy tuck
nose job

A

great enhancement
face lift*
tummy tuck
nose job

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What will reduce cellulite?

exercise and healthy diet
chemical peels and microdermabrasion
dermal fillers and lasers
body wraps and reducing wasted water

A

exercise and healthy diet*
chemical peels and microdermabrasion
dermal fillers and lasers
body wraps and reducing wasted water

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What treatments employ the use of phenol (carbolic acid)?

peels
extractions
exfoliations
massages

A

peels*
extractions
exfoliations
massages

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What is the technical term for nose surgery that makes the nose smaller or otherwise changes its appearance?

rhytidectomy
proboscistomy
rhinoplasty
blepharoplasty

A

rhytidectomy
proboscistomy
rhinoplasty*
blepharoplasty

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7
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What purpose do injectable fillers serve?

pain relief
skin darkening
skin plumping
stress relief

A

pain relief
skin darkening
skin plumping*
stress relief

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What is a procedure that surgically removes pockets of fat?

rhinoplasty
liposuction
sclerotherapy
laser resurfacing

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rhinoplasty
liposuction*
sclerotherapy
laser resurfacing

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Which statement is true about ultrasound technology?

high frequency is best for cellulite removal
low frequency has high penetration
high frequency has high penetration
ultrasound does not remove dead skin cells

A

high frequency is best for cellulite removal
low frequency has high penetration*
high frequency has high penetration
ultrasound does not remove dead skin cells

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10
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Why should estheticians study advanced topics and treatments?

the machines will be able to perform the treatment without the technician

the esthetician will able to refer clients to physicians for higher levels of care.

offering advanced treatments will keep technicians competitive

estheticians will be able to specialize instead of offering combination treatments

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the machines will be able to perform the treatment without the technician

the esthetician will able to refer clients to physicians for higher levels of care.

offering advanced treatments will keep technicians competitive*

estheticians will be able to specialize instead of offering combination treatments

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What is not something that clients should be advised to avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours in advance of a chemical exfoliation procedure?

soap-and-water cleansing
benzoyl peroxide applications
waxing
sun exposure

A

soap-and-water cleansing*
benzoyl peroxide applications
waxing
sun exposure

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12
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What are commonly used in balneotherapy body treatments?

cold stones
Dead Sea salts
hot stones
powerful water jets

A

cold stones
Dead Sea salts*
hot stones
powerful water jets

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What type of treatments does the term non ablative refer to?

cellulite
hypopigmentation
acne
wrinkle

A

cellulite
hypopigmentation
acne
wrinkle*

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14
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To make laser more effective, combine them with ______.

radio waves
ultrasound
Nano infusion
microcurrents

A

radio waves*
ultrasound
Nano infusion
microcurrents

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What condition does endermology treat?

sensitive skin
acne
cellulite
albinism

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sensitive skin
acne
cellulite*
albinism

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16
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What is the technical term for an eye lift?

oculoplasty
rhinoplasty
blepharoplasty
hippoplasty

A

oculoplasty
rhinoplasty
blepharoplasty*
hippoplasty

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17
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What does an abdominoplasty involve?

exfoliating the skin along the abdomen

removing excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen

removing hair along the abdomen

massaging the abdominal muscles to stimulate muscle growth

A

exfoliating the skin along the abdomen

removing excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen*

removing hair along the abdomen

massaging the abdominal muscles to stimulate muscle growth

18
Q

In the field of esthetics, when would you use ultrasound?

acne treatments
detoxifying the skin
hair removal
cellulite reduction

A

acne treatments
detoxifying the skin
hair removal
cellulite reduction*

19
Q

What is Botox

neuromuscular-blocking serum
highly acidic cream
type of acne medication
surgical procedure for removing fat from the abdomen

A

neuromuscular-blocking serum*
highly acidic cream
type of acne medication
surgical procedure for removing fat from the abdomen

20
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What parts of the face are affected by the procedure transconjunctival blepharoplasty?

lower lips
lower eyelids
cheeks
nostrils

A

lower lips
lower eyelids*
cheeks
nostrils

21
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What spa treatments is based on the concept of three doshas?

stone massage
foot reflexology
Ayurvedic treatments
Reiki

A

stone massage
foot reflexology
Ayurvedic treatments*
Reiki

22
Q

What is not a benefit of body scrubs?

hydration
detoxifying the body
increasing circulation
exfoliation

A

hydration
detoxifying the body*
increasing circulation
exfoliation

23
Q

What is not an ingredient of a Jessner’s peel?

lactic acid
resorcinol
salicylic acid
citric acid

A

lactic acid
resorcinol
salicylic acid
citric acid*

24
Q

What primarily causes cellulite?

genetics
female hormones
swollen fat cells
all of the answers

A

genetics
female hormones
swollen fat cells
all of the answers*

25
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What is a form of mechanical exfoliation?

microdermabrasion
manual lymph drainage
microcurrent
mammoplasty

A

microdermabrasion*
manual lymph drainage
microcurrent
mammoplasty

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What is the term for the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, and hair removal?

sclerotherapy
ultrasonic therapy
light therapy
endotherapy

A

sclerotherapy
ultrasonic therapy
light therapy*
endotherapy

27
Q

What is not true of reconstructive surgery?

it is performed on accident survivors
it is a form of cosmetic surgery
it restores a bodily function
it is performed on those with congenital defects

A

it is performed on accident survivors
it is a form of cosmetic surgery*
it restores a bodily function
it is performed on those with congenital defects

28
Q

What effect does sclerotherapy have on varicose veins?

enlarges them
reroutes them
minimizes them
destroys them

A

enlarges them
reroutes them
minimizes them*
destroys them

29
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What is mammoplasty?

abdominal surgery
a type of liposuction
facial surgery
breast surgery

A

abdominal surgery
a type of liposuction
facial surgery
breast surgery*

30
Q

What is the term for spa treatments that use water?

immersion therapy
liquid therapy
aqua therapy
hydrotherapy

A

immersion therapy
liquid therapy
aqua therapy
hydrotherapy*

31
Q

Lasers are designed to ______.

use a low-intensity electromagnetic radiation of multiple wavelengths

focus all the light power with the same color traveling to a specific depth in one direction

have multiple colors, depths, and wavelengths

have the same wavelength regardless of the component of the skin being treated

A

use a low-intensity electromagnetic radiation of multiple wavelengths

focus all the light power with the same color traveling to a specific depth in one direction*

have multiple colors, depths, and wavelengths

have the same wavelength regardless of the component of the skin being treated

32
Q

What tool is used to physically remove tissue down to the dermis during mechanical dermabrasion?

blade
sponge
brush
file

A

blade
sponge
brush*
file

33
Q

A person with what condition would benefit more from microdermabrasion than other forms of exfoliation?

oily skin
dry skin
inability to tolerate acids
inability to tolerate alkalis

A

oily skin
dry skin
inability to tolerate acids*
inability to tolerate alkalis

34
Q

What is not something the dermal fillers are used to fill?

facial imperfections
wrinkles
lines
pores

A

facial imperfections
wrinkles
lines
pores*

35
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What is true of open sores and suspicious lesions?

these conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation

their presence requires extra care during chemical exfoliation

they have no bearing on the choice to perform chemical exfoliation

these conditions sometimes contraindicate chemical exfoliation

A

these conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation*

their presence requires extra care during chemical exfoliation

they have no bearing on the choice to perform chemical exfoliation

these conditions sometimes contraindicate chemical exfoliation

36
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What is a TCA peel used for?

preventing collagen and elastin production
darkening lightly pigmented skin
diminishing sun damage and wrinkles
lightening highly pigmented skin

A

preventing collagen and elastin production
darkening lightly pigmented skin
diminishing sun damage and wrinkles*
lightening highly pigmented skin

37
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What primarily determines the effect of a body wrap?

positioning of the client while wrapped
material used to wrap the client
length of time the client is wrapped
type of product used

A

positioning of the client while wrapped
material used to wrap the client
length of time the client is wrapped
type of product used*

38
Q

What device mimics the body’s natural electrical energy to re-educate and tone facial muscles?

steamer
microcurrent machine
microdermabrasion machine
laser machine

A

steamer
microcurrent machine*
microdermabrasion machine
laser machine

39
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What treatment can have the effects of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and/or sensitivity if administered improperly?

paraffin masks
clay masks
microdermabrasion
extractions

A

paraffin masks
clay masks
microdermabrasion*
extractions

40
Q

What happens to our cell renewal factor (CRF) as we age?

speeds up
slows down
goes away completely
becomes more intense

A

speeds up
slows down*
goes away completely
becomes more intense

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