microdermabrasion study guide Flashcards

1
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6 documents you should have in your clients file to perform microdermabrasions

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  • Pretreatment guide
  • Post treatment guide
  • Skin history (Fitzpatrick)
  • Health history
  • Consent form
  • Procedure notes
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Indications for microdermabrasion

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rhytids (wrinkles), sun damage, hyperpigmentation, telangiectasia, rough texture, after facial surgery, acne scarring, keratosis

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Contraindications for microdermabrasion

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Extensive telangiectasia, rosacea, skin/fungal infections, burns, rashes, oral and topical medications, immediate facial surgeries

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4
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Rhytid

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  • Wrinkles
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5
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Static rhytid

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  • wrinkles that appear independent of facial movements (found after sleep, sun exposure, or gravity) (no movement needed)
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6
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Fine rhytid

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First to appear in aging face (crows feet)

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7
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Dynamic rhytid

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created by muscle movement over time (smile lines, frown lines, laugh lines)

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Glabella

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Area between the eyebrows

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9
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What may you see more of after lifting hyperpigmentation with microderm?

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telangiectasia (broken capillaries)

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10
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Hyperpigmentation or telangiectasia… which do you treat first

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Hyperpigmentation

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11
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When treating acne scarring with microderm, clients must be willing to accept _________ not expect ________

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Improvement, eradication

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12
Q

Juvéderm and Restylane are ___________ used as a ___________

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Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, filler

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13
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What is the difference between Juvéderm and Restylane?

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Juvéderm has a smoother consistency and is a less lumpy product

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14
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BDD

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  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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15
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Critical to the success of microderm is

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  • Pretreatment program
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16
Q

2 products that should be started 2 weeks before microderm?

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Retinol and AHA

17
Q

4 different types of microderm machines

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  • Aluminum oxide (crystals)
  • Salt crystal
  • Diamond crystal
  • Infusion microdermabrasion
18
Q

Clostridium botulinum

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Botox

19
Q

The diamond tip microderm must be _______ between treatments

A

sanitized

20
Q

Muscle memory

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  • Ability of muscles to behave the same way after a repeated action
21
Q

When performing microderm you must hold the skin ______

A

taut

22
Q

How many passes do you make when performing microderm?

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2-3

23
Q

4 things the esthetician must wear when performing microderm?

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-Gloves
- Masks
- Goggles
- Lab coats/scrubs

24
Q

What areas do you protect on your client during microderm?

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Eyes, ears, mouth, nose, hair