microdermabrasion study guide Flashcards
6 documents you should have in your clients file to perform microdermabrasions
- Pretreatment guide
- Post treatment guide
- Skin history (Fitzpatrick)
- Health history
- Consent form
- Procedure notes
Indications for microdermabrasion
rhytids (wrinkles), sun damage, hyperpigmentation, telangiectasia, rough texture, after facial surgery, acne scarring, keratosis
Contraindications for microdermabrasion
Extensive telangiectasia, rosacea, skin/fungal infections, burns, rashes, oral and topical medications, immediate facial surgeries
Rhytid
- Wrinkles
Static rhytid
- wrinkles that appear independent of facial movements (found after sleep, sun exposure, or gravity) (no movement needed)
Fine rhytid
First to appear in aging face (crows feet)
Dynamic rhytid
created by muscle movement over time (smile lines, frown lines, laugh lines)
Glabella
Area between the eyebrows
What may you see more of after lifting hyperpigmentation with microderm?
telangiectasia (broken capillaries)
Hyperpigmentation or telangiectasia… which do you treat first
Hyperpigmentation
When treating acne scarring with microderm, clients must be willing to accept _________ not expect ________
Improvement, eradication
Juvéderm and Restylane are ___________ used as a ___________
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, filler
What is the difference between Juvéderm and Restylane?
Juvéderm has a smoother consistency and is a less lumpy product
BDD
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Critical to the success of microderm is
- Pretreatment program