Chapter 18 - Advanced Topics and Treatments
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Esthetics, Milady's Standard Esthetics Fundamentals Exam Reviews
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis and desquamation are terms for removing the excessive accumulation of dead cells from the: | stratum corneum |
| These products and methods are used to do light peels: | manual scrubs; microdermabrasion; glycolic acid |
| CRF (cell renewal function) is influenced by: | genetics, natural environmental and personal medical history; lifestyle and personal care; exfoliation methods |
| TCA (trichloroactic acid), glycolic acid (50% or more) and Jessner's peel (4-10 coats) are performed by: | a physician |
| To ensure a safe outcome with a peel, you should: | always give a patch test 24-48 hours prior to a peel service to check for adverse reactions; follow the manufacturer's directions; consult with the client prior to applying a peel |
| Glycolic acid: | uses different percentages and pH factors to exfoliate the superficial layers of the epidermis; is derived from sugar cane; promotes superficial peeling |
| Glycolic acid is frequently used for superficial peels because: | it has the smallest molecular size of the AHAs |
| Salicylic acid is used to: | treat acne |
| The main qualities of salicylic acid are antiseptic and: | anti-inflammatory |
| A buffering product does what? | reduces irritation |
| Light peels: | improve the texture of the skin; increases the cell renewal function (CRF); reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation |
| When doing a consultation for a peel, you should: | explain the procedures and realistic goals of the service |
| Identify the contraindications for performing a peel: | herpes simplex and recent medical peels |
| These product ingredients are beneficial when combined with peels for mature and/or sensitive skin: | ceramides, hyaluronic acid, phospholipids and allontoin |
| Limitation of the strength of peels you are permitted to use in a salon is ultimately set by: | your regulatory agency |
| Why is it important to keep the skin hydrated after a peel? | a peel has a tendency to dry the skin |
| Microdermabrasion uses ______ exfoliation to lightly peel the skin. | mechanical |
| Which answer best describes microdermabrasion? | powerful electronic vacuum; sometimes abrades the skin with a hard applicator, such as a diamond tip; usually sprays crystals on the face and then uses suction to vacuum them up and stimulate the skin |
| What does a successful microdermabrasion treatment depend on? | proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow and vacuum setting |
| You should wear these items when cleaning up crystals: | rubber gloves and mask |
| Which of the following devices perform light therapies: | lasers; IPL (intense pulsed light) systems; LED (light-emitting diodes) devices |
| LED (light-emitting diode) devices | treat acne |
| As we age, electrical impulses may _____ and cause skin aging. | slow |
| When using a micro-current device, the current is determined by the skin's ______. | resistance |
| Ultrasound devices use: | deep-penetrating sound waves |
| How does ultrasound benefit the skin? | assists in product penetration; uses a science called sonophoresis; stimulates tissues and increases blood flow and oxygenation |
| Depending on the treatment product, body wraps can: | remineralizing the skin |
| Body exfoliation services are synonymous with: | body polishes and body glows; smoothers; peels |
| By using a combination of ingredients and ______, body scrubs can exfoliate and stimulate the skin. | friction |
| One of the primary goals of clay, mud and seaweed body masks is to: | remineralize the skin |
| Which form(s) of water does hydrotherapy? | steam, ice and liquid |
| The core ingredients in balneotherapy are: | mud and fango |
| Stone massage uses: | hot and cold stones |
| Reflexology treats the whole body by applying pressure to: | pressure points located on the feet and hands |
| What are the three Ayurveda doshas? | pitta, kapha and vatta |
| The primary purpose of endermology is to: | treat cellulite |
| Identify the primary benefit of manual lymph drainage: | stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic vessels |
| Medical aesthetician can be certified as: | Certified Medical Aesthetician |
| Non-ablative laser treatments: | do not remove tissue |
| Non-ablative intense pulsed light therapies (IPLs): | bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in the dermis for wrinkle production |
| Botox and dermal fillers are: | inject ables |
| How does Botox (botulinum toxin) work to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles? | creates a temporary paralysis or diminished movements by blocking neurotransmitters |
| Dermal fillers work best when: | used in conjunction with Botox |
| In medical jargon, a face lift is called a: | rhytidectomy |
| Sclerotherapy involves: | minimizing varicose veins |
| What does a clinical aesthetician do? | performs post-surgery facials; works in a medical setting; performs procedures such as mild peels |
| Manual lymph drainage is designed to help prevent or reduce: | edema |
| How many wavelengths does a laser use at once? | 1 |
| Which of these terms means the same as exfoliation? | superficial peeling, keratolysis and desquamation |
| Which of these is a treatment for cellulite? | endermology |
| Microinjection to dermis to melt fat is called: | mesotherapy |
| What is the average rate of cell turnover for adults in their 30s? | 28-42 days |
| Which of these is a goal of preoperative care? | increasing the skin's metabolism |
| The range of wavelengths used in light therapy are visible, infrared, and: | far infrared |
| The keratinized corneum layer is composed of approximately ____ layers. | 15-20 |
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