Milady Chapter 13: Advanced Topics and Treatments Exam Review Flashcards
As a spa owner, it is important to encourage your staff to continue their education in advanced skin care topics because ______.
a) advanced machine technology is always evolving
b) if they don’t you could lower their salaries
c) many techniques have remained the same for decades
d) it will keep your spa up-to-date with legal regulation
The answer is a:
Advanced machine technology is always evolving
Which of these statements about LED light is true?
a) LED light is used for skin rejuvenation.
b) Different colors of LED light produce different effects on the skin.
c) LED light can help improve acne.
d) All of the answers are correct.
The answer is d:
All of the answers are correct
What is a TCA peel used for?
a) lightening highly pigmented skin
b) darkening lightly pigmented skin
c) diminishing sun damage and wrinkles
d) preventing collagen and elastin production
The answer is c:
Diminishing sun damage and wrinkles
What happens to the cell renewal factor as you age?
a) it improves
b) it becomes more efficient
c) it speeds up
d) it slows down
The answer is d:
It slows down
What is a normal pH for skin?
a) 0-2
b) 4.5-5
c) 7-8
d) 9.5-10.15
The answer is b:
4.5-5
What is true of open sores and suspicious lesions?
a) they have no bearing on the choice to perform chemical exfoliation
b) they can be covered with gauze as you exfoliate the skin
c) they should never be mentioned on the clients intake form
d) these conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation
The answer is d:
These conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation
What is NOT something that clients should be adviced to avoid for at least 24-48 hours in advance of a chemical exfoliation procedure?
a) showering
b) sun exposure
c) benzoyl peroxide applications
d) waxing
The answer is a:
Showering
A person with what condition would be a better candidate for microdermabrasion versus other forms of exfoliation?
a) oily skin
b) dry skin
c) loose skin
d) inability to tolerate acids
The answer is d:
Inability to tolerate acids
What treatment can have the effects of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and/or sensitivity if administered improperly?
a) paraffin masks
b) clay masks
c) extraction
d) microdermabrasion
The answer is d:
microdermabrasion
A client wants to relax and detoxify her entire body. What would you recommend?
a) a seaweed body wrap
b) microdermabrasion
c) endermology
d) dermal fillers
The answer is a:
Seaweed body wrap
You are recommending a microcurrent treatment to a client. Which of the following is NOT a result your client should expect?
a) improved circulation
b) boosted cellular activity
c) cellulite reduction
d) firm muscles
The answer is c:
Cellulite reduction
What are commonly used in balneotherapy body treatments?
a) powerful water jets
b) Dead Sea salts
c) hot stones
d) cold stones
The answer is b:
Dead Sea salts
What is NOT a benefit of body scrubs?
a) reduced adipose tissue
b) increased circulation
c) exfoliation
d) hydration
The answer is a:
Reduced adipose tissue
What PRIMARILY determines the effect of a body wrap?
a) material used to wrap the client
b) type of product used
c) length of time the client is wrapped
d) positioning of the client while wrapped
The answer is b:
Type of product used
What is Botox?
a) highly acidic cream
b) neuromuscular-blocking serum
c) type of acne medication
d) surgical procedure for removing fat from the abdomen
The answer is b:
Neuromuscular-blocking serum
A client has an upcoming surgery. What procedure might the client undergo before and after the surgery to enhance cell metabolism?
a) injectable fillers
b) manual lymph drainage
c) microdermabrasion
d) light therapy
The answer is b:
Manual lymph drainage
Which of the following is good advice for your clients after receiving a spa treatment?
a) to lay down for the rest of the day and recharge her body
b) to drink lots of water
c) not to eat for several hours after treatment
d) not to drive herself home
The answer is b:
To drink lots of water
What does the aesthetician use to move congestion, water, and waste in the lymphatic vessels out of the body when performing MLD?
a) massage
b) microcurrent
c) galvanic current
d) reiki
The answer is a:
Massage
What device mimics the body’s natural electrical energy to re-educate and tone facial muscles?
a) laser machine
b) steamer
c) microcurrent machine
d) microdermabrasion machine
The answer is c:
Microcurrent machine
What is a form of mechanical exfoliation?
a) mammoplasty
b) microdermabrasion
c) manual lymph drainage
d) microcurrent
The answer is b:
Microdermabrasion
What type of treatment would be considered nonablative?
a) a treatment that causes excessive skin friction
b) a treatment that does not remove tissue
c) a treatment that exfoliates
d) a treatment that is injectable
The answer is b:
A treatment that does not remove tissue
What treatments employ the use of phenol (carbolic acid)?
a) peels
b) extractions
c) exfoliations
d) massages
The answer is a:
Peels
Which of the following is NOT an option for treating cellulite?
a) ultrasound
b) exfoliation
c) endermology
d) reiki
The answer is d:
Reiki
What is a rhytidectomy?
a) tummy tuck
b) breast enhancement
c) face lift
d) nose job
The answer is c:
Face lift
Which type of light is used for relaxation and the heating of muscles?
a) infared light
b) UV light
c) white light
d) visible light
The answer is a:
Infared light
What condition does endermology treat?
a) acne
b) albinism
c) sensitive skin
d) cellulite
The answer is d:
Cellulite
What is the technical term for an eye lift?
a) rhinoplasty
b) blepharoplasty
c) oculoplasty
d) hippoplasty
The answer is b:
Blepharoplasty
What is the term for spa treatments that use water?
a) aqua therapy
b) hydrotherapy
c) liquid therapy
d) immersion therapy
The answer is b:
Hydrotherapy
What purpose do injectable fillers serve?
a) skin lightening
b) stress relief
c) skin darkening
d) skin plumping
The answer is d:
Skin plumping
What is the term for the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, and hair removal?
a) sclerotherapy
b) endotherapy
c) ultrasonic therapy
d) light therapy
The answer is d:
Light therapy
Which layer of the skin may be affected by a deep peel?
a) dermal layer
b) epidermis
c) stratum corneum
d) all of the answers are correct
The answer d:
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following treatments may increase collagen production during the wound healing process, but may not be permitted in some states?
a) microneedling
b) a medium peel
c) a body wrap
d) balneotherapy
The answer is a:
Microneedling
What is NOT an ingredient of a jessners peel?
a) citric acid
b) lactic acid
c) salicylic acid
d) resorcinol
The answer is a:
Critic acid
Which is true about crystal microdermabrasion?
a) a mask is not needed during this treatment
b) crystals are sprayed onto the skin
c) there is no need for additional clean up
d) eyewear is not required
The answer is b:
Crystals are sprayed onto the skin
Lasers are designed to _____.
a) focus all the light-power with same color, traveling to a specific depth, in one direction
b) have multiple colors, depths, and wavelengths
c) have the same wavelength regardless of the component of the skin being treated
d) use a low intensity electromagnetic radiation of multiple wavelengths
The answer is a:
Focus all the light-power with same color, traveling to a specific depth, in one direction
Ultrasound is known to ____.
a) promote hair growth
b) penetrate deeply
c) be extremely abrasive
d) keep dead skin cells intact
The answer is b:
Penetrate deeply
Which of the following should be encouraged to help avoid hyperpigmentation after exfoliation?
a) a deep chemical peel
b) rubbing the skin
c) applying sunscreen daily
d) applying a scrub
The answer is c:
Applying sunscreen daily
What should you suggest to your client to help achieve maximum results before, during, and even after receiving their treatment?
a) avoid products containing AHAs or vitamin C
b) avoid all cleansers
c) follow a home care regimen
d) schedule a peel for every day of the week
The answer is c:
Follow a home care regimen
This treatment is noninvasive and uses a needle-free micro needling hand piece.
a) nano infusion
b) sclerotherapy
c) reflexology
d) dermabrasion
The answer is a:
Nano infusion
This treatment uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis
a) dermabrasion
b) enzyme mask
c) laser therapy
d) micro needling
The answer is a:
Dermabrasion
