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1
Q

Crystal vs Diamond

A

Crystal is more like a sand blaster

2
Q

Crystals used

A

Aluminum Oxide/Organic/Sodium Bicarbonate

3
Q

Microdermabrasion Indications

A
Rhytids
Photo Damage
Rough Texture and Tone
Acne Scarring 
Keratosis Pilaris
4
Q

Microdermabrasion ContraIndications

A
Rosacea
open lesions
active acne
accutane 
pregnancy
5
Q

Technique Sensitive

A
number of passes
strength of vacuum
speed of pass
pressure
type of wand
6
Q

Galvanic

A

Disincrustation

Ionophoresis

7
Q

3 things to consider before purchasing equipment

A

does it fit your business plan
will your client pay for the base of the device
what services are offered

8
Q

New

A

under warranty
latest technology
excellent training
marketing tools

9
Q

Used

A

less expensive
expired warranties
history investigation

10
Q

Woods Lamp Light

A

Filtered Black Light

11
Q

Color Code for Woods Lamp

A
Brown - pigmentation
Orange - oil
Yellow - Bacteria
Purple - dehydration
White - Hypopigmentation/dry skin
Blue - Normal
12
Q

How deep does the woods lamp allow you to see?

A

papillary layer of dermis

13
Q

Mag Lamp

A

“loupe”

magnifies and has a light barrier

14
Q

Woods Lamp

A

Gives an idea of what is happening underneath skin

15
Q

Steamer

A

Opens pores
Deeper Penetration
gives slip

16
Q

High Frequency

A

Kills Bacteria

Hair Growth

17
Q

Galvanic

A

Disincrustation - softens skin

Ionophoresis - product penetration

18
Q

Vacuum

A

Stimulates blood flow

Stimulates Lymph

19
Q

Sprayer

A

adds slip/smell

20
Q

Rotary Brush

A

light exfoliation

drives product deeper

21
Q

Red Flags

A
Cosmetic Info through the media
Want to negotiate fees
Have body Dysmorphic Disorder
Demand Extreme make overs
Move clinic to clinic because of dissatisfaction
22
Q

LED

A

Light Emitting Diode

23
Q

IPL

A

Intense Pulse Light

24
Q

Aminolevulinic Acid (Kerastick)

A

Enhances photosensitivity

used to treat acne

25
Q

process of Aminolevulinic Acid

A

Painted on the skin with a kerastick
Exposed to a light source
Cooling Wand
Avoid sun 2-3 days

26
Q

Electromagnetic Spectrum

A

made up of all forms of energy whose spectrum ranges from longest wave to shortest

27
Q

Microcurrent

A

Facial toning
Used to treat loss of facial muscle
Galvanic and Faradic Current

28
Q

Electrodesication

Indications

CI’s

A

uses low to high levels of RF
evaporates cellular fluid

Milia / Skin Tags / telangectases

Open wounds / pregnant / pace maker

29
Q

Ultrasonic

Indications

CI’s

A

Cavitation - Exfoliates
Sonophoresis - penetrates
microamp - promotes overall health

acne / aging / dry

thin skin / electrical implants / diabetes

30
Q

Derma-planing

Indication

CI’s

A

Manual Exfoliation using a scapel

Dead Skin

Systic Acne

31
Q

Microneedling

A

controlled wound that produces growth of fibroblasts