Specialized Equipment

Question 1

High frequency electrodes (3)

Answer 1

Mushroom
Spiral
Sparking

Question 2

Mushroom electrode description and function

Answer 2

Creates germicidal effect on skin

Used in circular, gliding motions across the entire face during direct high frequency

Question 3

Spiral electrode description and function

Answer 3

Enhances product penetration and relaxation

Used in indirect or Viennese massage (placed in clients hands)

Question 4

Sparking electrode description and function

Answer 4

Creates germicidal effect by mild heat and generation of small amounts of ozone

Used in direct application called sparking or fulguration (effective with acne and breakouts)

Question 5

Galvanic device electrodes (3)

Answer 5

Metal or Ionto rollers
Metal ball electrode
Grounding bar electrode

Question 6

Metal (ionto) rollers function

Answer 6

Rolled across face and neck

Question 7

Metal ball electrode function

Answer 7

Rolled into small areas around the nose, mouth, and near the eyes

Question 8

Grounding bar electrode function

Answer 8

Held by client to create a circuit

Question 9

Microcurrent device tools (2)

Answer 9

Probes
Conductive gloves

Question 10

Probes function, cleaning guidelines, and disinfection

Answer 10

Used in a pattern on face, neck, and upper chest to cause skin toning

Discard any cotton swabs used for treatment

Saturate by spraying or wipe with approved EPA-registered disinfectant for required contact time

Question 11

Conductive gloves function, cleaning guidelines, and disinfection

Answer 11

Used in a pattern on face, neck, and upper chest to cause skin toning

Wash gloves with soap and water

Immerse gloves in approved EPA-registered disinfectant for required time

Question 12

Galvanic current applications (2)

Answer 12

Desincrustation
Iontophoresis

Question 13

Desincrustation description, method used, and beneficial effect

Answer 13

Treatment in which blockages in the skin (clogged pores and blackheads) are broken down

Anaphoresis - transmission that allows an alkaline solution to enter the skin

Dilates follicles and emulsifies sebum

Question 14

Iontophoresis description, method used, and benefit

Answer 14

Treatment in which water-soluble compounds are pushed into the epidermis

Cataphoresis - transmission that allows an acidic solution to enter the skin

Increases product absorption in skin and tightens and firms the tissue

Question 15

Manufacturing safety listings/markings

Answer 15

UL listing
CE marking
ISO listing

Question 16

Which manufacture is most common on esthetics devices

Answer 16

CE marking

Question 17

Medical class 1 devices description and examples

Answer 17

General controls: lowest risk; no therapeutic claim

Microdermabrasion

Question 18

Medical class 2 (general controls) devices description and examples

Answer 18

General controls: require instructions to use

Paraffin heater and LED device

Question 19

Medical class 2 (special controls) devices description and examples

Answer 19

Require instructions, safety guidelines reporting requirements

Microneedling devices and tanning beds

Question 20

Medical class 3 devices description and examples

Answer 20

Special controls: highest risk

Ultrasound devices
Radio frequency devices