Laser
Radiofrequency
Ultrasound
Chemical peels
Misc.
100
What term refers to parallel rays of light that travel spatially and temporarily 'in phase' with each other
Coherent light
100
What does RF energy interact with in the tissue?
a. Water
b. Collagen
c. Heat
d. Pigment
Water
100
Name at least TWO benefits of ultrasound
1. Product penetration and/or deep cleanse by dislodging impurities
2. Increases circulation
3. Reduces appearance of wrinkles
4. Stimulates collagen production
5. Speeds up skin repair
(ultrasound = sound waves/vibration)
100
Before a chemical peel, a client who has been predisposed to herpes simplex should begin a prescribed treatment of ______
An antiviral
100
Name at least TWO contraindications for receiving Ultrasound therapy
1. Pregnancy
2. Epilepsy or seizure disorder
3. Heart problems or pace maker
4. Skin inflammation
5. Open lesions
6. High or low blood pressure
7. Recent injectables (must wait at least 2 weeks)
200
What is a polychromatic, noncoherent, dispersive band of light commonly using wavelengths from 500 to 1,200 nm?
Intense Pulsed Light or IPL
200
What are the two types of Radiofrequency?
Monopolar & Bipolar
(Monopolar requires a grounding pad, bipolar does not. RF microneedling can be either)
200
What is Cavitation?
Build up of pressure that generates heat causing stimulation or destruction of fat cells.
(Uses nonthermal Ultrasound technology, ex: body sculpting machines)
200
How do chemical peels work?
Break down of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in the skin
Protein
200
What is a common example of a Tyrosinase Inhibitor?
Hydroquinone
(Tyrosinase- an enzyme that prevents melanin production)
300
What is Lipolysis?
Destruction of fat cells
300
Collagen remodeling takes how many days?
a. 30 days
b. 28 days
c. 90 days
d. 14 days
90 days
300
How is Ultrasound measured?
a. Joules
b. Megahertz (mHz)
c. Watts
d. Hertz (Hz)
Megahertz (mHz)
(one megahertz is equal to one million hertz)
300
What are the 3 components of the Jessner's solution
(must include percentages to receive points)
14% salicylic, 14% lactic, 14% resorcinol
300
Name the functions of the skin
S.H.A.P.E.S.
S- sensation
H- heat regulation
A- absorption
P- protection
E- excretion (removal of waste)
S- secretion (release of substances for specific functions... ex: hormone release)
400
Irradiance is another word for
"_ _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "
which refers to the rate of energy being delivered to the tissue
Power Density
400
We should not treat directly over the _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Thyroid
(it can make hyperthyroidism worse)
400
T or F: You can burn someone with non thermal ultrasound
True, you must maintain continuous movement to avoid standing ultrasound waves
400
What does a medium-depth peel do?
Removes all of the epidermis to the dermis
400
Name the four stages of wound healing
(must get all four & be in correct order to receive points)
1. Hemostasis (stopping of bleeding)
2. Inflammatory phase (fights infection)
3. Proliferative phase (division of cells/ production of collagen)
4. Remodeling phase or maturation (collagen is completed, cells that are no longer needed die)
500
What are the c02 & Er:YAG lasers used for?
Resurfacing (ablative)
500
Insulated needles deliver RF energy through the _____
Tip of the needle
(Non insulated needles are hotter, and better for tightening)
500
Lower frequency treats _____ tissues
a. Superficial
b. Deeper
Deeper
500
What is the "Baker Gordon" peel?
A phenol peel (physician only)
500
Which layer of the epidermis is blood supply found?
Come
Let's
Get
Sun
Burned
Basale/ Germinativum