Med Spa Flashcards
Which peel is typically neutralized with bicarbonate?
Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid used for superficial peels.
What type of acid is glycolic acid?
Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA)
Other AHAs include lactic, citric, malic, and tartaric acids.
What is the potential risk associated with phenol peels?
Cardiac arrhythmias
Requires EKG monitoring and treatment should be divided into small areas.
What is the role of croton oil in chemical peels?
Allows for deeper penetration
Often combined with phenol.
How is the depth of penetration for a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel determined?
Based on the concentration
TCA is not neutralized with bicarbonate.
What is a key characteristic of salicylic acid?
Self-neutralizing
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid used for superficial peels.
True or False: Salicylic acid penetrates the dermis.
False
Salicylic acid is used for epidermal peels and does not penetrate the dermis.
What are potential toxicity symptoms from salicylic acid peels?
Rapid breathing, tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness
These symptoms indicate toxicity from salicylic acid.
What happens to protein during a TCA peel?
Protein denaturation
The peel continues until it has interacted with a certain amount of protein.
Fill in the blank: Phenol ________ and coagulates surface keratin.
denatures
Phenol can provide a superficial to medium depth peel.
What is approved for HIV related facial lipoatrophy
Poly l lactic acid (sculptra)
How does Botox work
Binds to presynaptic receptors of neurons and cleaves SNARE proteins which leads to decreased acetylcholine release and decreased uptake by postsynaptic receptors
How does hydroquinone work? And how long does it take for effects?
Inhibits tyrosinase
Take 6 weeks to 6 months
Can be combined with retinoid and even steroid
