Master Esthetics Theory Review (Latest 2023 - 2024) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct
1. Ultrasonic contraindications include:
Answer: Heart conditions, pacemakers, pregnancy, and diabetes
- What treatment is particularly suited for pre-surgical treatments due to its gentle hydrating
and exfoliating characteristics?
Answer: Ultrasonic
- What are the three parts of an ultrasonic treatment?
Answer:
- Cavitation
- Sonophoresis
- Microcurrent
4. Define cavitation:
Answer: Cleaning step which creates the implosion of a water molecule
5. Define Sonophoresis:
Answer: This utilizes sound waves to penetrate serums and moisturizers
6. Contraindications for microdermabrasion include:
Answer: Rosacea, bacterial/viral/fungal infections, open lesions, dermatitis, active acne, use of Accutane within 1 year, immediately post-operative
- What two forms do microdermabrasion machines come in?
Answer: Crystal ma- chines or diamond tip machines
- What crystals can be used for the crystal microdermabrasion machine?
Answer:
- Aluminum oxide (corundum)
- Salt
- Sodium bicarbonate (Baking soda)
- What kind of function do most microdermabrasion machines utilize?
Answer: A spray and vacuum function
- How can the aggressiveness of the microdermabrasion treatment vary?
Answer:
- Strength of the crystals
- Speed of the handpiece
- Number of passes 1 / 3
- How can you tell if the microdermabrasion treatment was too aggressive?-
Answer: Pinpoint bleeding will occur
- When should the settings of a microdermabrasion treatment be charted?-
Answer: At the end of the service
- When should you stop the microdermabrasion service?
Answer: Before erythema
- True/False: A microdermabrasion treatment can always be done one month after laser
resurfacing.Answer: False: Microdermabrasion should not be done after laser resurfacing until their physician gives approval
15. Contraindications for chemical peels include:
Answer: Use of retinoids, herpes simples, open lesions, pregnancy, heart conditions, eczema, lupus, rosacea, psoriasis, infections, extremely thin or sensitive skin, sunburn
- What are the typical concentrations of acids used within the salon/spa environment?
Answer: 15-30%
- Medical peels typically have a higher and a lower
.
Answer: Higher %; lower pH
- What kind of peels are only physician-administered and should not be performed by
estheticians?
Answer: Phenol peels; Peels containing phenol
- What are the most common ingredients found in chemical exfoliants?
Answer: -AHAs and BHAs
- What is a very specific contraindication for salicylic acid and why?
Answer: - Salicylic acid should NOT be used on pregnant clients because of the risk for salicylic toxicity (Salicylic acid has a higher chance of becoming systemic than other ingredients)
- What ingredients are found in a Jessner's solution?
Answer:
Salicylic acid (14%) Lactic acid (14%) Resorcinol (14%) All in an ethanol base 2 / 3
- What can be used before a Jessner's peel as a degreaser?
Answer: Acetone
- How far do TCA solutions penetrate when a full frost is achieved?
Answer: The reticular dermis
- What causes "frosting" or the skin turning white after a chemical peel?
Answer: -Protein coagulation
- Which type of skin tends to hyperpigment after chemical exfoliation?
Answer: -Darker skin types
26. Contraindications for lasers include:
Answer: Photosensitivity, Accutane, suspicious lesions, current tan, dark Fitzpatrick types (when certain devices are used), HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, lupus, pregnancy, history of keloids, recent or ongoing exfoliating treatments, hirsutism
- How much can the lens of the eye magnify laser energy by?
Answer: 100,000 times
- What does the term "ablative" refer to?
Answer: The removal of part or all of the epidermis
- What are some forms of skin cooling for laser treatments?
Answer:
- Cryogen spray
- Forced air cooling
- Chilled tips
- Where should laser never be performed?
Answer: Under the eyebrow
- What two things should ALWAYS happen before choosing a laser service?-
Answer:
- Always receive a medical evaluation
- Fitzpatrick type should always be evaluated before choosing a service
- What happens during a photothermal reaction?
Answer: The chromophore absorbs the laser energy which is then transformed into heat and kills the target.
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