Esthetics ch 13 Advanced Topics and Treatments

Question 1

What is a procedure that only physicians can administer?

clay masks
deep peels
paraffin masks
chemical peels

Answer 1

clay masks
deep peels*
paraffin masks
chemical peels

Question 2

What does the esthetician use to move congestion, water, and waste in the lymphatic vessels out of the body when performing MLD?

microcurrent
reiki
galvanic current
massage

Answer 2

microcurrent
reiki
galvanic current
massage*

Question 3

What is a ryhtidectomy

great enhancement
face lift
tummy tuck
nose job

Answer 3

great enhancement
face lift*
tummy tuck
nose job

Question 4

What will reduce cellulite?

exercise and healthy diet
chemical peels and microdermabrasion
dermal fillers and lasers
body wraps and reducing wasted water

Answer 4

exercise and healthy diet*
chemical peels and microdermabrasion
dermal fillers and lasers
body wraps and reducing wasted water

Question 5

What treatments employ the use of phenol (carbolic acid)?

peels
extractions
exfoliations
massages

Answer 5

peels*
extractions
exfoliations
massages

Question 6

What is the technical term for nose surgery that makes the nose smaller or otherwise changes its appearance?

rhytidectomy
proboscistomy
rhinoplasty
blepharoplasty

Answer 6

rhytidectomy
proboscistomy
rhinoplasty*
blepharoplasty

Question 7

What purpose do injectable fillers serve?

pain relief
skin darkening
skin plumping
stress relief

Answer 7

pain relief
skin darkening
skin plumping*
stress relief

Question 8

What is a procedure that surgically removes pockets of fat?

rhinoplasty
liposuction
sclerotherapy
laser resurfacing

Answer 8

rhinoplasty
liposuction*
sclerotherapy
laser resurfacing

Question 9

Which statement is true about ultrasound technology?

high frequency is best for cellulite removal
low frequency has high penetration
high frequency has high penetration
ultrasound does not remove dead skin cells

Answer 9

high frequency is best for cellulite removal
low frequency has high penetration*
high frequency has high penetration
ultrasound does not remove dead skin cells

Question 10

Why should estheticians study advanced topics and treatments?

the machines will be able to perform the treatment without the technician

the esthetician will able to refer clients to physicians for higher levels of care.

offering advanced treatments will keep technicians competitive

estheticians will be able to specialize instead of offering combination treatments

Answer 10

the machines will be able to perform the treatment without the technician

the esthetician will able to refer clients to physicians for higher levels of care.

offering advanced treatments will keep technicians competitive*

estheticians will be able to specialize instead of offering combination treatments

Question 11

What is not something that clients should be advised to avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours in advance of a chemical exfoliation procedure?

soap-and-water cleansing
benzoyl peroxide applications
waxing
sun exposure

Answer 11

soap-and-water cleansing*
benzoyl peroxide applications
waxing
sun exposure

Question 12

What are commonly used in balneotherapy body treatments?

cold stones
Dead Sea salts
hot stones
powerful water jets

Answer 12

cold stones
Dead Sea salts*
hot stones
powerful water jets

Question 13

What type of treatments does the term non ablative refer to?

cellulite
hypopigmentation
acne
wrinkle

Answer 13

cellulite
hypopigmentation
acne
wrinkle*

Question 14

To make laser more effective, combine them with ______.

radio waves
ultrasound
Nano infusion
microcurrents

Answer 14

radio waves*
ultrasound
Nano infusion
microcurrents

Question 15

What condition does endermology treat?

sensitive skin
acne
cellulite
albinism

Answer 15

sensitive skin
acne
cellulite*
albinism

Question 16

What is the technical term for an eye lift?

oculoplasty
rhinoplasty
blepharoplasty
hippoplasty

Answer 16

oculoplasty
rhinoplasty
blepharoplasty*
hippoplasty

Question 17

What does an abdominoplasty involve?

exfoliating the skin along the abdomen

removing excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen

removing hair along the abdomen

massaging the abdominal muscles to stimulate muscle growth

Answer 17

exfoliating the skin along the abdomen

removing excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen*

removing hair along the abdomen

massaging the abdominal muscles to stimulate muscle growth

Question 18

In the field of esthetics, when would you use ultrasound?

acne treatments
detoxifying the skin
hair removal
cellulite reduction

Answer 18

acne treatments
detoxifying the skin
hair removal
cellulite reduction*

Question 19

What is Botox

neuromuscular-blocking serum
highly acidic cream
type of acne medication
surgical procedure for removing fat from the abdomen

Answer 19

neuromuscular-blocking serum*
highly acidic cream
type of acne medication
surgical procedure for removing fat from the abdomen

Question 20

What parts of the face are affected by the procedure transconjunctival blepharoplasty?

lower lips
lower eyelids
cheeks
nostrils

Answer 20

lower lips
lower eyelids*
cheeks
nostrils

Question 21

What spa treatments is based on the concept of three doshas?

stone massage
foot reflexology
Ayurvedic treatments
Reiki

Answer 21

stone massage
foot reflexology
Ayurvedic treatments*
Reiki

Question 22

What is not a benefit of body scrubs?

hydration
detoxifying the body
increasing circulation
exfoliation

Answer 22

hydration
detoxifying the body*
increasing circulation
exfoliation

Question 23

What is not an ingredient of a Jessner’s peel?

lactic acid
resorcinol
salicylic acid
citric acid

Answer 23

lactic acid
resorcinol
salicylic acid
citric acid*

Question 24

What primarily causes cellulite?

genetics
female hormones
swollen fat cells
all of the answers

Answer 24

genetics
female hormones
swollen fat cells
all of the answers*

Question 25

What is a form of mechanical exfoliation? microdermabrasion manual lymph drainage microcurrent mammoplasty

Answer 25

microdermabrasion* manual lymph drainage microcurrent mammoplasty

Question 26

What is the term for the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, and hair removal? sclerotherapy ultrasonic therapy light therapy endotherapy

Answer 26

sclerotherapy ultrasonic therapy light therapy* endotherapy

Question 27

What is not true of reconstructive surgery? it is performed on accident survivors it is a form of cosmetic surgery it restores a bodily function it is performed on those with congenital defects

Answer 27

it is performed on accident survivors it is a form of cosmetic surgery* it restores a bodily function it is performed on those with congenital defects

Question 28

What effect does sclerotherapy have on varicose veins? enlarges them reroutes them minimizes them destroys them

Answer 28

enlarges them reroutes them minimizes them* destroys them

Question 29

What is mammoplasty? abdominal surgery a type of liposuction facial surgery breast surgery

Answer 29

abdominal surgery a type of liposuction facial surgery breast surgery*

Question 30

What is the term for spa treatments that use water? immersion therapy liquid therapy aqua therapy hydrotherapy

Answer 30

immersion therapy liquid therapy aqua therapy hydrotherapy*

Question 31

Lasers are designed to ______. use a low-intensity electromagnetic radiation of multiple wavelengths focus all the light power with the same color traveling to a specific depth in one direction have multiple colors, depths, and wavelengths have the same wavelength regardless of the component of the skin being treated

Answer 31

use a low-intensity electromagnetic radiation of multiple wavelengths focus all the light power with the same color traveling to a specific depth in one direction* have multiple colors, depths, and wavelengths have the same wavelength regardless of the component of the skin being treated

Question 32

What tool is used to physically remove tissue down to the dermis during mechanical dermabrasion? blade sponge brush file

Answer 32

blade sponge brush* file

Question 33

A person with what condition would benefit more from microdermabrasion than other forms of exfoliation? oily skin dry skin inability to tolerate acids inability to tolerate alkalis

Answer 33

oily skin dry skin inability to tolerate acids* inability to tolerate alkalis

Question 34

What is not something the dermal fillers are used to fill? facial imperfections wrinkles lines pores

Answer 34

facial imperfections wrinkles lines pores*

Question 35

What is true of open sores and suspicious lesions? these conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation their presence requires extra care during chemical exfoliation they have no bearing on the choice to perform chemical exfoliation these conditions sometimes contraindicate chemical exfoliation

Answer 35

these conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation* their presence requires extra care during chemical exfoliation they have no bearing on the choice to perform chemical exfoliation these conditions sometimes contraindicate chemical exfoliation

Question 36

What is a TCA peel used for? preventing collagen and elastin production darkening lightly pigmented skin diminishing sun damage and wrinkles lightening highly pigmented skin

Answer 36

preventing collagen and elastin production darkening lightly pigmented skin diminishing sun damage and wrinkles* lightening highly pigmented skin

Question 37

What primarily determines the effect of a body wrap? positioning of the client while wrapped material used to wrap the client length of time the client is wrapped type of product used

Answer 37

positioning of the client while wrapped material used to wrap the client length of time the client is wrapped type of product used*

Question 38

What device mimics the body's natural electrical energy to re-educate and tone facial muscles? steamer microcurrent machine microdermabrasion machine laser machine

Answer 38

steamer microcurrent machine* microdermabrasion machine laser machine

Question 39

What treatment can have the effects of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and/or sensitivity if administered improperly? paraffin masks clay masks microdermabrasion extractions

Answer 39

paraffin masks clay masks microdermabrasion* extractions

Question 40

What happens to our cell renewal factor (CRF) as we age? speeds up slows down goes away completely becomes more intense

Answer 40

speeds up slows down* goes away completely becomes more intense