Microdermabrasion

Question 1

Microdermabrasion def

Answer 1

Use of a device that exfoliates the stratum corneum with fine inert abrasive material or an abrasive tip attached to a vacuum device

Question 2

3 categories of microdermabrasion methods

Answer 2

Particle microdermabrasion
Non-particle microdermabrasion
Hydradermabrasion

Question 3

Microdermabrasion is performed during which phase and step

Answer 3

Increase phase and exfoliate treatment step

Question 4

Particle microdermabrasion def

Answer 4

Material (crystals or other abrasives) is sprayed across the skin while a vacuum removes dead cells and the inert material into a closed canister on the device

Question 5

Non-particle microdermabrasion def

Answer 5

Uses an abrasive tip attached to a vacuum; as the tip is moved across the skin, dead cells are vacuumed up and caught by filter

Question 6

Benefits of microdermabrasion (8)

Answer 6

Removes dead skin cells
Increases microcirculation
Reduces appearance of fine lines
Improves skin texture
Improves scarring + stretch marks
Temporarily reduces sebum production (crystals only)
Reduces epidermal discoloration
Improves skin thickness

Question 7

Types of microdermabrasion devices

Answer 7

Crystal
Diamond tip
Hydradermabrasion

Question 8

Crystal device description and benefits

Answer 8

Particle microdermabrasion

Benefits skin by using aluminum oxide (an inert crystalline material that is water-insoluble) to exfoliate the skins surface

Question 9

Diamond tip description and benefits

Answer 9

Uses same vacuum technology but has no crystals through the system

Benefits skin by interchanging different hand pieces with various diamond-grit types

Question 10

Hydradermabrasion device description and benefits

Answer 10

Uses a tip made of diamonds, metal blades, or plastic blades

Benefits skin by exfoliating while infusing skin with water and serums at the same time; water or saline is sprayed on skin at high pressure to remove dead cells along with an exfoliating tip, while a serum or other active product is infused

Question 11

At which facial step is microdermabrasion used

Answer 11

Exfoliation

Question 12

Microdermabrasion zones (6)

Answer 12

Forehead
Left cheek
Right cheek
Nose and upper lip
Chin and lower lip
Neck and upper chest

Question 13

Microdermabrasion zone 1 passes

Answer 13

Start on temple away from non-dominate hand
1st pass: long strokes upward toward hairline
2nd pass: long strokes across forehead

Question 14

Microdermabrasion zone 2 passes

Answer 14

Start at orbital bone next to side of nose
1st pass: long strokes toward temple
Long strokes across cheek toward ear, downward toward jawline
2nd pass: long stoke towards temple

Question 15

Microdermabrasion zone 3 passes

Answer 15

Same passes as zone 2 just on the RIGHT cheek

Question 16

Microdermabrasion zone 4 passes

Answer 16

Start on center of brow
1st pass: reduce vacuum level, long stroke down center of nose
Short strokes from side of nose to bridge moving toward lips; repeat on other side
Short strokes from middle of upper lip to outer part of lip; repeat on other side
2nd pass: repeat same movement

Question 17

Microdermabrasion zone 5 passes

Answer 17

Start under lower lip
1st pass: long stroke under lower lip moving across to edge of mouth
2nd pass: long stroke downward from lip to jawline moving across area on both sides

Question 18

Microdermabrasion zone 6 passes

Answer 18

Start under jawline
1st pass: long strokes under jawline from ear to ear moving toward upper neck
Use long strokes moving up neck toward jaw; avoid hyoid bone
Long strokes across upper chest, moving upward
*No 2nd pass

Question 19

Microdermabrasion contraindications

Answer 19

Medical conditions and medications
Visual signs; primary and secondary lesions, injury, or irritation

Question 20

Microdermabrasion concerns

Answer 20

Erythema
Skin abrasions
Sunburn
Hyperpigmentation
Corneal abrasions
Pregnancy
Tattoos and permanent makeup
Piercings
Allergic reactions such as sensitivity or burning
Cancer and diabetes