Photothermolysis Flashcards

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Photo means

A

Light

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Thermo means

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Heat

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3
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Lysis means

A

Dissolve

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4
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What is photothermolysis used for

A

Unwanted tattooing
Sun damage
Unwanted hair follicles

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What are the 3 types of photothermolysis Skin Fitness

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A. general photothermolysis
B. Fractional photothermolysis
C. Selective Photothermolysis

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6
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What type of photo thermolysis is laser facials

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General photothermolysis

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What is the purpose of laser facial

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Purposefully irritate the underlying matrix of the skin with a GOAL of increasing collagen production and improve cell turnover

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8
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What type of photothermolysis is clear and brilliant

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Fractional photothermolysis

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9
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What is the purpose of clear and brilliant

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micro skin resurfacing, Laser energy used to punch millions of microscopic holes and skin to improve skin texture

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10
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What type of photo thermolysis

Is IPL

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Selective Photothermolysis

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What is the purpose of IPL (Intense pulse light)

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Thermally mediated radiation damage is confined to chosen epidermal and or dermal pigmented areas, used to improve skin color

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