Basic
This treatment uses light energy to improve pigment redness and overall skin appearance.
Photo Facial
Common concern treated when skin appears uneven and brown spots are present
Client wants brighter skin before and event this weekend. What's a good treatment option?
LED light therapy
This is the substance inside a laser that creates the beam
Active medium
This must be completed before performing any treatment
Consultation
IPL stands for
Intense Pulse Light
Red facial flushing and visible vessels may indicate this condition
Rosacea
Client has visible sunspots and redness. Common treatment
IPL devices
This term means laser light is one color or one wavelength
monochromatic
This medication often requires postponing treatment due to skin sensitivity
Retinoids
This skin protein is stimulated during many rejuvenation treatments
Collagen
Fine lines, rough texture, sun spots are signs ____ damage
Photoaging
(aging due to sun damage)
Client arrives freshly tanned. Best actions?
postpone treatment (reschedule)
This refers to how long the laser pulse lasts
pulse duration
Recent sun exposure increases risk of this unwanted complication
hyperpigmentation
This skin pigment targeted in sunspot treatment
Melanin
This vascular lesion is small, red and round
Cherry angioma
This treatment creates controlled columns of injury while leaving surrounding skin intact
Fractional laser resurfacing
This treatment uses focused laser energy to target specific chromophores in the skin
A client active cold sores may need caution for treatments around this area
mouth/lip area
This concept means selecting a target while protecting surrounding tissue
Selective photothermolysis
Telangiectasia
Client wants dramatic resurfacing with downtime. Treatment category?
Ablative Laser treatment
This theory explains matching pulse duration to the target's cooling time
thermal relaxation time
This legal document confirms risks benefits, and agreement to treatment
informed consent