ESTHETIC VS. MEDICAL INTERVENTION
This side of esthetics focuses on services like facials, microdermabrasion, and esthetic peels.
The esthetic side of the field
Botox Cosmetic is the brand name for this neurotoxin.
OnabotulinumtoxinA
Most Dysport adverse events are associated with treatment of this neuromuscular condition.
Cervical dystonia
The three key skin components responsible for youthful fullness and elasticity that decline with age.
Collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid
Dilated red/blue/purple vessels seen through the skin, often on the lower legs, commonly called this.
Varicose veins (including spider veins)
This side of esthetics involves injectable products, vein therapy, and advanced medical peels.
The medical side of esthetics
Botox Cosmetic works by temporarily relaxing muscles to reduce this visible sign of aging.
Fine lines and wrinkles
According to the manufacturer, adverse events for Dysport generally occur at rates under this percentage.
5 percent
This Allergan hyaluronic acid filler uses Hylacross technology and often lasts up to one year.
Juvederm or Juvederm Ultra Plus
The more common name for “vein therapy” where a solution is injected to eliminate vessels.
Sclerotherapy
Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, dermal fillers, and sclerotherapy fall under this classification.
Medical intervention
This facial area is the only FDA-approved cosmetic indication for neurotoxin treatment.
Glabellar frown lines
These upper respiratory–type symptoms may occur in fewer than 2 percent of Dysport patients treated for glabellar lines.
Nasopharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infections
This rare but serious dermal filler complication occurs when blood supply to the skin is blocked.
Skin necrosis
Name one medical reason a client may be disqualified from sclerotherapy.
Circulatory problems or heart disease diabetes, HIV, AIDS, bloodborne disease, anticoagulation therapy
Although estheticians cannot perform medical interventions, they often do this first for clients.
Educate, suggest options, or answer client questions.
Botox Cosmetic does not cross this protective barrier, which limits its effects to the injection site.
The blood–brain barrier
This musculoskeletal complaint may occur following Dysport treatment.
Neck pain or musculoskeletal pain
This cosmetic injectable option is often called a “liquid facelift” because it restores volume without surgery.
Dermal fillers
This three-acid combo peel is 14%/14%/14% (salicylic/resorcinol/lactic) in ethanol.
Jessner’s solution
Estheticians may share general information about injectables but must avoid doing this.
Diagnosing, prescribing, or guaranteeing results.
These muscles are commonly treated in the upper third of the face with neurotoxins.
The frontalis, corrugator supercilii/procerus, and orbicularis oculi
This symptom reflects generalized tiredness reported in some Dysport patients.
Fatigue
An esthetician’s most important role when a filler complication occurs is to provide reassurance and do this.
Refer the client to the medical provider and stay within scope of practice
In sclerotherapy, this type of injectable agent is used to trigger fibrosis and eventual elimination of the vein.
Chemical irritant (sclerosing agent)