Review Questions IX Chapter 14 Flashcards
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The EMDA does NOT allow estheticians to use an AHA with a pH lower than:
3
Which types of lasers removes the affected portion of the epidermis to heat the papillary dermis to regenerate collagen?
Ablative
What is the primary purpose for the surgical procedure called dermabrasion?
Improves uneven skin textures
A physician specialising in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin and nails is known as an?
Dermatologist
Chemical peels can accomplish all EXCEPT:
Increase fine lines
The use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface of the skin, promote cell turnover and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum is called:
Chemical peel
Normal activités may be resumed after what period of time following a blepharoplasty procedure?
7-10 days
Deep peels performed by physicians are recommended for treating deep facial wrinkles, sun damaged skin and?
Pre-cancerous growths
Which procedure is used to treat sunken cheeks, laugh lines, skin depression, forehead wrinkles or to enlarge lip?
Fat injection
Properties of desquamation of the stratum corneum EXCEPT:
Reduction of pore size
Collagen and fat injections are recommended for which type of skin?
Dry, light-colored
What is another name for microlipoinjection?
Fat injection
Which is NOT a common side effect of dermabrasion?
Excess fullness
What is also known as cosmetic or reconstructive surgery?
Plastic surgery
A medical doctor specialising in cosmetic and/or reconstructive surgery is a?
Plastic surgeon
Procedural guidelines to ensure safety and consistency in the use of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) for chemical peels have been established by which of the following agencies?
EMDA
Inaddition to being recommend for treating deep facial wrinkles and sun-damaged skin, what other areas are benefited from deep peels?
Uneven pigmentation
A naturally occurring protein that is a component of human skin, joints, bones and ligaments is called?
Collagen
What is the surgical procedure called that mechanically scrapes off the top layers of skin to improve uneven skin textures, facial scars and fine wrinkles?
Dermabrasion
How does a beam of highly focused light affect damaged skin when used at specific and controlled levels of penetration?
Vaporizes the upper layers of damaged skin
Cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the nose is?
Rhinoplasty
What is a break in the continuity of the skin caused by trauma to the tissue called?
Wound
What are superficial infections occurring on moist areas of the skin called?
Yeast infections
Where do superficial fungal infections usually occur?
Moist areas of the skin
