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What is NOT a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished?

Biologically

What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?

42-84 days

A pH of less than ____ is not recommended for salon peels?

3.0

What is NOT a contraindication for chemical exfoliation?

Oily skin

What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?

Aloe Vera

How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to clients?

Every 3-4 months

How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant during a mini procedure?

At least six times

What is photodynamic therapy primarily used to treat?

Actinic keratosis

What class of medical device are lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) machines?

IV

What type of LED light is used for rejuvenation?

Infrared

What color light is considered stimulating when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy?

Red

What condition is a contraindication for microcurrent?

Epilepsy

Pitta is a combination of what two elements?

Fire and water

Where are most body products applied FIRST when performing a body scrub?

Legs

What statement about preoperative care is correct?

Part of the Estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm

Device that mimics the way the brain relays messages to the muscle

Microcurrent

This is caused primarily by female hormones and genetics?

Cellulite

Strong alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane

Glycolic acid

Medical device used for hair removal and skin treatments

Laser

Rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis

Cell renewal factor

Form of mechanical machine exfoliation that uses a powerful electronic vacuum

Microdermabrasion

Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal

Light therapy

This contains lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent

Jessner's peel

Type of wrinkle treatment that uses intense pulsed light to bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis

Nonablative

Procedure that removes excess fat at the jawline

Rhytidectomy

Procedure that minimizes varicose veins and other varicoseties by injecting chemical agents into the affected areas

Sclerotherapy

Procedure that makes a nose smaller or changes the appearance in some way

Rhinoplasty

Strongest peel available

Phenol peel

Procedure that removes fat and skin from the upper and lower eyelids, making them less baggy and crinkled-looking

Blepharoplasty

Deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel

Procedure that simulates lymph fluid to flow through the lymphatic vessels

Manual lymph drainage

Procedure performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads

Transconjunctival blepharoplasty

Strong exfoliation method that uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis

Dermabrasion

Surgery that enlarges the breasts or reconstructs them

Mammoplasty

Procedure that surgically removes pockets of fat

Liposuction

Treatment that uses water in its three forms: ice, steam, and liquid

Hydrotherapy

Treatment that uses friction to exfoliate and hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish skin using a combination of ingredients

Body scrub

Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing

Reiki

Treatment where product is applied on the body and then covered or wrapped up

Body wrap

Technique of using hot stones and cold stones in massage or other treatments

Stone massage

Treatment for cellulite that helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines a vigorous massage along with suction

Endermology

Treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths

Balneotherapy

Technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body

Reflexology

Treatment that remineralizes and detoxifies the body using primarily clay, mud, or seaweed

Body mask