IPL/Laser Theory- Medical Esthetics with Complete Solutions

IPL/Laser Theory- Medical Esthetics
with Complete Solutions
Benefits of cooling methods - ANSWER-reduce risk of burns
reduce patient discomfort/pain
reduce post treatment edema

Best combination for laser hair removal - ANSWER-Dark hair/light skin

catagen phase - ANSWER-The brief transition period between the growth and resting
phases of a hair follicle. It signals the end of the growth phase.

Chromophore - ANSWER-Molecules responsible for the color of a mass that absorbs
the energy of specific wavelengths

Contraindications for laser/IPL hair removal - ANSWER-Gray/white hair
Black skin
Very dark tan

Electrolysis, waxing and tweezing prior to laser/IPL hair removal is - ANSWER-
prohibited

Examples of chromophores - ANSWER-Heme and Melanin

Fitzpatrick classification takes into account the following - ANSWER-hair color
skin color
sensitivity to UV

Fitzpatrick skin type with the darkest skin - ANSWER-Type VI

Hair grows from here, and is the target for laser hair destruction - ANSWER-Hair follicle

Ignoring skin color, this hair color would be easiest to treat with laser - ANSWER-Black

Ignoring skin color, this hair color would be the hardest to treat with laser - ANSWER-
White

IPL/laser treatments are measured in? - ANSWER-Watts and Joules

Laser safety eyewear needs to be worn by - ANSWER-everyone in the treatment room

Laser safety eyewear should match - ANSWER-the wavelengths of laser being used