Microdermabrasion Flashcards
What skin type could benefit from Microdermabrasion?
Dry, dehydrated, normal, combination, oily, mature
How much time should microdermabrasion take to treat the face area only?
20 mins
Should you cleanse the face before administering microdermabrasion?
Yes
What should you tell your client to stop a couple days before microdermabrasion treatment?
Retinol (vitamin A)
Diamond tip grit for Dry, Mature, and Normal skin types
300-250 (this is the least abrasive)
Diamond tip grit for combination skin types
180-220
Diamond tip grit oily thicker skin types
120-150
Diamond tip grit for areas of the body.
100-80 ( most abrasive)
What are some Contra-indications for microdermabrasion?
Acne, Rosacea, swollen lymph nodes, hypersensitive skin, fragile skin, HIV-AIDS
What are some contra-actions of Microdermabrasion?
Bruising, swelling, bleeding, excessive erythema( redness), Urticaria (hives)
What is the course of treatment for Microdermabrasion?
1 time per week for 6-8 weeks, then 1 time per month maintenance
If a client has a mole, what should you do during treatment?
Do not use the microdermabrasion tool on the mole.
The client reveals that they are still taking Retinol. What should you do?
Cancel the appointment for today and have them reschedule for another time. Remind the client that they need to stop using the product 2-3 days before microdermabrasion.
The growth cycle of skin through the epidermis layer takes how long?
28 days
A client may experience a deterioration in their skin through?
Aging
Give an example of a parasitic infection,
Ring worm
Oily skin may suffer from?
Acne, pustules, comedones,
During microdermabrasion, a client that experiences sensitivity could be advised to have?
Only certain areas could be treated.
Immediately after microdermabrasion, it is advised to?
Moisturize and SPF
Benefit of microdermabrasion are?
Decrease fine lines, brightens complexion, reduces appearance of large pores, over time helps improve elasticity of aging skin
What do melanocytes do?
They are the cells that produce melanin.
What cell layer is melanin produced?
Stratum germinativum
(Stratum Basale)
The horny layer of skin is made up of ?
Dead plaques of keratin
Technique for preforming microdermabrasion is?
Keep skin taut, work in straight lines from the middle, small sections, overlap passes, if client can tolerate you can do a second pass on the area.
Code of professional practice are set by?
COSHH
