Final Flashcards
How long properly maintained magnifying lamp last
20 years
What is the most common magnifying lamp magnifications?
10 diopters
What color will thin or dehydrated skin turn under a woods lamp
Light violet
What type of skin has a blue white appearance under a woods lamp
Normal healthy skin
How many times should a brush machine be used for on each area of the face?
10 to 20 seconds
What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?
Steamer
How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?
15 to 18 inches away
How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?
White or yellow crusty film on heating element
What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service?
Massage
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
What are two most common types of electrodes on glavanic?
Flat and roller
What type of solution can be used as a disincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?
Baking soda and water
What does cataphoresis do?
Calm or soothe nerve endings
What is not a benefit of the high frequency machine?
Helps prevent coagulation
What color light should appear when using the large mushroom tip electrode of high frequency machine on normal to oily skin?
Violet
What is not a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished?
Biologically
What is the average cell turn over rate for people over 50?
42 to 84 days
A pH of less than ____ is not recommended for salon peels
3.0
What is not a contraindication for chemical exfoliants?
Oily skin
What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?
Aloe Vera
How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatment to clients?
Every three to four months
How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant during a mini-procedure?
At least six times
What is photodynamic therapy primarily used to treat?
Actinic keratosis
What class of medical device are lasers and intense pulse light machine?
IV (4)
What type of LED is used for rejuvenation?
Infrared
What color light is considered stimulating when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy?
Red
What condition is a contraindication for microcurrent?
Epilepsy
Pitta is a combination of what two elements?
Fire and water
Where are most body products applied first when performing a body scrub?
Leg
What statement about preoperative care is correct?
Part of the estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm
Estheticians only need to be familiar with facial machines if they will be working with them regularly.
False
There are no contraindications for electrotherapy
False
The UV lamp are not effective for disinfectation
True
After you clean and disinfect the hot towel cabinet, it’s door should be left closed for the night
False
When selecting a magnifying lamp, those that sit on a floor base are preferred over those that attach directly to a facial cart.
True
You should always tighten the adjustment knob on the magnifying lamp before moving its arm up or down.
False
When examining the sides of a clients face, you should move the lamp back and forth while the client remains still
False
Pigmentation that shows up under the woods lamp cannot completely lightened with products or treatment
True
Before using a brush machine on a client, you should moisten the brush
True
You should not apply pressure when using the brush on a clients skin
True
Coupe rose skin benefits from extensive steaming
False
You should not spray the hot glass jar reservoir on a steamer with disinfectant before it has cooled off!
True
The galvanic machine converts alternating current into direct current.
True
If clients reports a metallic taste in the mouth after galvanic machine treatments, you should instruct them to seek medical treatment
True
Disincrustation solution is formulated to be absorbed by the skin
False
When performing desincrustion treatment, you should keep the electrode constantly moving to avoid over stimulating the area
True
When preforming iontophoresis, if the product is positive, you hold the positive electrode and the client holds the negative electrode
True
When preforming iontophoresis, oil based products penetrate better than water based products
False
Metallic electrodes should never be placed directly into the skin
True
Metal electrodes should be disinfected in an autoclave
False
High frequency current is recommended to achieve product penetration
False
Electrode should typically be replaced every few months
False
Wen using high frequency a glass tip electrode is used to diet sparking to a specific area, such as acne lesion
True
Only a professional wax bath machine should be used to heat paraffin wax
True
When purchasing electro therapy machines, it is important to consider insurance coverage for the devices
True
A light peel is designed to penetrate into the dermis
False
A person ‘s cell renewal factor slows down with age
True
BHA are stronger than AHA
False
The type of exfoliant you choose should be based on the clients skin condition and results desired
True
Clients should be instructed to avoid sun exposure after chemical exfoliation service
True
Microdermabrasion crystals can only be used with a microdermabrasion machine
False
Microdermabrasion exfoliates the epidermis more effectively than a 30% AHA product does
True
Microdermabrasion should be aggressively as possible
False
Microdermabrasion is recommended for sensitive and couperous skin.
False
When preforming microdermabrasion you should use as many crystals for optimal results.
False
Laser emit light waves of the same wavelength while non laser photo devices such as IPL use a spectrum of different wavelength
True
A laser produces color light
True
LED is a form of thermal technology
False
Microcurrent works gently and helps speed up the natural regenerative processes of the body when used correctly.
True
Ultrasound is deep penetrating
True
Exfoliation prepare the skin to receive additional products or treatments
True
Keeping collagen and elastin healthy promotes the production of cellulite.
False
Massage softens hardened cellulite
True
Medical aesthetics integrates surgical and nonsurgical procedures with esthetic treatments
True
A disadvantage of nonablative wrinkle treatments is that they remove tissue.
False
Dermal fillers will not last as long as when used in cinjunction with Botox
False
The clinical aesthetician specialty requires compassion and patience because you will work with people who are in pain or experiencing physical trauma
True
Device that auctions dirt and impurities from the skin, and stimulates the dermal layer and lymphatic and blood circulation
Vacuum machine
Larger skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an interior mirror
Skin scope
This is also referred to as a loupe
Magnifying lamp
Chemical reaction that transforms sebum into soap
Saponification
Various powers of magnification on a magnifying lamp
Diopter a
This is used to lightly exfoliate the skin
Rotary brush
Use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits
Electro therapy
Filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, or other skin problems
Woods lamp
This is used to create chemical desincrustion and ionic iontophoresis
Glavanic current
These are used for both face and body treatment
Hot towels
Part of the vacuum machine attached via hose and used to gently mist the clients face
Spray machine
Smooth repetitive alternating current
Sinusoidal
Infusion of a positive product
Cataphoresis
Process of introducing ions of water soluble products into the skin by using an electrical current
Iontophoresis
Use of galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifiers or liquefies sebum and debris
Desincrustion
Atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients into the skin
Lucas sprayer
Infusion of a negative product
Anaphoresis
Heat effect used for permanent hair removal
Thermolysis
Atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge
Ion
Apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces a heat effect
High frequency machine
Device that mimics the way the brain relays messages to the muscles
Microcurrent
This is caused primarily by female hormones and genetics
Cellulite
Sting alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane
Glycolic acid
Medical device used for hair removal and skin treatments
Laser
Form of technology used for product penetration and cellulite production
Ultrasound
Rate of cell mitosis and migration from dermis to the top of the epidermis
Cell renewal factor
Form of mechanical machine exfoliation that uses a powerful electronic vacuum
Microdermabrasion
Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation or hair removal
Light therapy
This contains lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent
Jessner’s peel
Type of wrinkle treatment that uses intense pulsed light to bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis
Nonablative
Procedure that removes excess fat for the jawline
Rhytidectomy
Procedure that makes a nose smaller or changes the appearance in some way
Rhinoplasty
Procedure that minimizes varicose veins and other varicosities by injecting chemical agents into the affected area
Sclerotherapy
Strongest peel available
Phenol peel
Procedure used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars
Laser resurfacing
Procedure that removes fat and skin from upper and lower eyelids, making them less baggy and crinkled looking
Blepharoplasty
Deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles
trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel
Procedure that stimulates lymph fluid to flow through the lymphatic vessels
Manual lymph drainage
Procedure performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads
Transconjunctival blepharosplasty
Strong exfoliation method that uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis
Dermabrasion
Surgery that enlarges the breast or reconstructs them
Mammoplasty
Procedure that removes excess fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten the area
Abdominoplasty
Procedure that surgically removes pockets of fat
Liposuction
Treatment that uses water in its three forms: ice, steam and liquids
Hydrotherapy
Treatment that uses friction to exfoliate and hydrate increase circulation, and nourish ski using a combination of ingredients
Body wrap
Japanese technique from stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing
Reiki
Treatment where product is applied on the body and them covered and wrapped up
Body wrap
Technique of using hot stones and cold stones in massage or other treatments
Stone massage
Treatment for cellulite that helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines a vigorous massage with suction
Endermology
Treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths
Balneotherapy
Technique of applying pressure to the feet base on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body
Reflexology
Treatment that remineralizes and detoxifies the body using primarily clay, mud or seaweed mixtures
Body mask
Indian philosophy of balancing life and body through various methods based on the doshas
Ayurveda
