Laser
LASER stands for:
What is Light Amplification Stimulated Emission Radiation?
LED light does what for the skin
What is stimulate collagen production?
Lactic acid is derived from
What is milk?
Shaking movements that release tension
Vibration
Define hertz
unit of frequency
The 3 chromophores that a laser targets are:
What is hemoglobin (blood), pigment and water?
This device uses suction to remove impurities from the pores and exfoliate the skin, while infusing serums back into the skin.
What is a Hydrafacial?
Popular ingredient for anti-aging, aka Vitamin A.
What is Retinol?
Long sweeping motions
Effleurage
Define Graves' disease
increased production of the thyroid hormone
What Fitzpatrick is most suitable for laser hair removal
I or 1
When lengthening the muscle in microcurrent, what part of the muscle do you start at
What is the belly?
This acid is commonly used to treat acne, helping to kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation.
What is salicylic acid?
Rhythmic tapping movements
Tapotment
Define blepharoplasty
surgical repair of the eyelids
This is a common side effect of laser hair removal, which can occur if the procedure is not done correctly.
What is hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation?
A diamond tip used with suction to gently exfoliate the skin's surface, improving skin texture and revealing a smoother complexion. (used with the PCA Oxygenating Trio)
What is Microdermabrasion?
This ingredient, found in sunscreen, causes a white cast on the skin, especially in mineral sunscreens.
What is zinc oxide?
Circular movements that create heat
Friction
Define vasoconstriction
decrease in blood vessel size, less blood flow
List the laser wavelengths that are considered ablative
What is 2790 nm, 2940 nm, and 10600 nm.
What modality uses a comb like attachment to stimulate hair growth?
What is high frequency?
The L in l-mandelic acid (Face Reality 8% l-mandelic acid serum) means what?
Any ingredient with the letter L in front of it means it is in the most bioavailable form that is made. Meaning our skin is going to absorb it best.
Deep pressure involving kneading
Petrissage
Define urticaria
scientific name for hives