Ch. 18 Advanced Facial Devices

Question 1

Name 3 things that are unique about IPL treatments.

Answer 1

1. Non-ablative (doesn’t tear skin)
2. Non-coherent (all directions)
3. Polychromatic effect (sees many colors)

Question 2

How long before getting an IPL should you refrain from spray tanning or self-tanning?

Answer 2

2 weeks

Question 3

How long before getting an IPL treatment should you refrain from tanning?

Answer 3

4 weeks

Question 4

How long should someone wait to get IPL if they are on Accutane?

Answer 4

1 year

Question 5

What is the most important safety gear that must be worn by your client and yourself?

Answer 5

Goggles

Question 6

In photo-rejuvenation, what should your client expect to experience?

Answer 6

1. Slight erythema
2. Darkening of the vessel
3. Darkening or redness of a lentigo

Question 7

Name a few contraindication to Led treatments

Answer 7

1. Seizure disorders (epilepsy)
2. Open or unidentified lesions
3. Auto immune disorders (AIDS/HIV/Hep B & C/Lupus)
4. Photo sensitive medications
5. Pregnancy

Question 8

Where is photodynamic therapy using ALA usually performed?

Answer 8

Medical setting

Question 9

In ultrasonic technology, how do you determine the depth of the penetration?

Answer 9

By the frequency

Question 10

What happens if your client feels discomfort during an ultrasonic facial treatment?

Answer 10

Discontinue

Question 11

Who should you never give an electro-dessication service on?

Answer 11

Someone with high blood pressure

Question 12

Where would you use a micro-current to reduce marionette lines?

Answer 12

Risorius muscle along nasio-labial fold and sides of chin

Question 13

Cold you use laser technology to reduce scarring?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

LED Light Therapy Colors

Answer 14

Red, yellow, green, blue

Question 15

Increases cellular processes, stimulates ATP, boosts collagen and elastin production, and stimulates wound healing.

Answer 15

Red Light

Question 16

Reduces inflammation, improves lymphatic flow, and detoxifies while increasing circulation.

Answer 16

Yellow Light

Question 17

Lessons Hyper-pigmentation, reduces redness, and calms and soothes.

Answer 17

Green Light

Question 18

Reduces bacteria, excellent for acne and rosacea.

Answer 18

Blue Light

Question 19

Name a few benefits of purchasing new equipment.

Answer 19

1. Under service warranty
2. Latest technology
3. Access to excellent training

Downfall**expensive