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1. Ultrasonic contraindications include:

Answer: Heart conditions, pacemakers, pregnancy, and diabetes

• What treatment is particularly suited for pre-surgical treatments due to its gentle hydrating

and exfoliating characteristics?

Answer: Ultrasonic

• What are the three parts of an ultrasonic treatment?

Answer:

• Cavitation
• Sonophoresis
• Microcurrent

4. Define cavitation:

Answer: Cleaning step which creates the implosion of a water molecule

5. Define Sonophoresis:

Answer: This utilizes sound waves to penetrate serums and moisturizers

6. Contraindications for microdermabrasion include:

Answer: Rosacea, bacterial/viral/fungal infections, open lesions, dermatitis, active acne, use of Accutane within 1 year, immediately post-operative

• What two forms do microdermabrasion machines come in?

Answer: Crystal ma- chines or diamond tip machines

• What crystals can be used for the crystal microdermabrasion machine?

Answer:

• Aluminum oxide (corundum)
• Salt
• Sodium bicarbonate (Baking soda)

• What kind of function do most microdermabrasion machines utilize?

Answer: A spray and vacuum function

• How can the aggressiveness of the microdermabrasion treatment vary?

Answer:

• Strength of the crystals
• Speed of the handpiece
• Number of passes 1 / 3

• How can you tell if the microdermabrasion treatment was too aggressive?-

Answer: Pinpoint bleeding will occur

• When should the settings of a microdermabrasion treatment be charted?-

Answer: At the end of the service

• When should you stop the microdermabrasion service?

Answer: Before erythema

• True/False: A microdermabrasion treatment can always be done one month after laser

resurfacing.Answer: False: Microdermabrasion should not be done after laser resurfacing until their physician gives approval

15. Contraindications for chemical peels include:

Answer: Use of retinoids, herpes simples, open lesions, pregnancy, heart conditions, eczema, lupus, rosacea, psoriasis, infections, extremely thin or sensitive skin, sunburn

• What are the typical concentrations of acids used within the salon/spa environment?

Answer: 15-30%

• Medical peels typically have a higher and a lower

.

Answer: Higher %; lower pH

• What kind of peels are only physician-administered and should not be performed by

estheticians?

Answer: Phenol peels; Peels containing phenol

• What are the most common ingredients found in chemical exfoliants?

Answer: -AHAs and BHAs

• What is a very specific contraindication for salicylic acid and why?

Answer: - Salicylic acid should NOT be used on pregnant clients because of the risk for salicylic toxicity (Salicylic acid has a higher chance of becoming systemic than other ingredients)

• What ingredients are found in a Jessner's solution?

Answer:

Salicylic acid (14%) Lactic acid (14%) Resorcinol (14%) All in an ethanol base 2 / 3

• What can be used before a Jessner's peel as a degreaser?

Answer: Acetone

• How far do TCA solutions penetrate when a full frost is achieved?

Answer: The reticular dermis

• What causes "frosting" or the skin turning white after a chemical peel?

Answer: -Protein coagulation

• Which type of skin tends to hyperpigment after chemical exfoliation?

Answer: -Darker skin types

26. Contraindications for lasers include:

Answer: Photosensitivity, Accutane, suspicious lesions, current tan, dark Fitzpatrick types (when certain devices are used), HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, lupus, pregnancy, history of keloids, recent or ongoing exfoliating treatments, hirsutism

• How much can the lens of the eye magnify laser energy by?

Answer: 100,000 times

• What does the term "ablative" refer to?

Answer: The removal of part or all of the epidermis

• What are some forms of skin cooling for laser treatments?

Answer:

• Cryogen spray
• Forced air cooling
• Chilled tips

• Where should laser never be performed?

Answer: Under the eyebrow

• What two things should ALWAYS happen before choosing a laser service?-

Answer:

• Always receive a medical evaluation
• Fitzpatrick type should always be evaluated before choosing a service

• What happens during a photothermal reaction?

Answer: The chromophore absorbs the laser energy which is then transformed into heat and kills the target.

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