Devices 1
A loupe is a piece of facial treatment equipment also known as a...
Magnifying lamp
All of the following medical conditions are contraindicated against electrotherapy devices EXCEPT: epilepsy
pregnancy
loss of skin sensation
plates or pins inside body
Epilepsy
The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the...
Nervous system
A clay mask is beneficial for which skin condition?
Oily, acne-prone skin
Why would a body scrub be used prior to a body wrap or cellulite treatment?
A body scrub can be used prior to a body wrap or cellulite treatment to increase treatment effectiveness.
How should facial treatment device equipment be disinfected?
Wiping it down with an approved EPA-registered disinfectant spray or wipe.
Test the microdermabrasion level on...
The inside of your wrist.
All of the following terms are examples of post-op complications EXCEPT:
Signs of scarring
Bruising of the skin
Severe skin redness
Proper wound healing
Proper wound healing
Conditions that prevent treatment are referred to as...
Contraindications
Which of the following conditions is NOT a contraindication for performing a body treatment? Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Infestations
Vascular disorder
HIV/AIDS
When analyzing the skin, the distance the magnifying lamp is placed over the face may vary based on all of the following factors EXCEPT:
your eye color
client's skin
your eyesight
strength of magnification
Your eye color
Which electrode is held by a client to create a circuit?
A grounding bar electrode is held by a client to create a circuit.
The removal of excess fat deposits in specific areas of the body with the use of a cannula inserted under the skin is known as...
Liposuction
To accommodate male clients, in which direction should an esthetician work to avoid tangling the hair?
To accommodate male clients, an esthetician should work in downward strokes to avoid tangling the hair.
In general, muscles affected by massage are massaged from the...
Insertion to origin
How long after performing a chemical exfoliation or microdermabrasion service should follow-up be completed?
Call within 48-72 hours of performing a chemical exfoliation or microdermabrasion.
Microcurrent benefits include… (name 5)
Skin tightening, increase of cellular activity, stimulates collagen, reduces wrinkles, and is non-invasive.
Injected toxins that block nerve impulses and temporarily paralyze muscles that cause facial wrinkles are called...
Neuromodulators
During which phase of a facial should the products used be incorporated into the client's home-care routine?
Products used in the Decrease phase should be incorporated into the client's home-care routine.
A manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage is an advanced technique used to move lymph and to help in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
reduce edema
improve skin conditions
increase appearance of cellulite
assist in post-surgical healing
Increase appearance of cellulite
Beneficial effects of direct high frequency include all of the following examples EXCEPT:
induces relaxation
stimulates surface tissue
reduces inflammation after hair removal
helps heal existing papules and pustules
Induces Relaxation
At the end of a microdermabrasion treatment, what should be done with used aluminum oxide crystals?
Used aluminum oxide crystals should be disposed of according to your area's environmental rules.
Surgery to improve the signs of aging in the face, also called a facelift, is...
Rhytidectomy
A neutral oil used to dilute an essential oil is called a(n)...
Carrier oil
Absorption and compaction are the principles that create temporary firmness in which type of body wrapping?
Compression wrapping