Chapter 10: Facial Devices and technology questions
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Anaphoresis Ans✓✓✓-Infusion of a negative product (such as desincrustation
fluid)
Argon gas Ans✓✓✓-Blue/violet. Normal to oily/acne prone skin.
At the end of the day Ans✓✓✓-Important to keep the cabinet clean and free of
mold/mildew. Clean the inside and out with an EPA disinfectant, empty,
clean/disinfect the water catchment tray underneath the cabinet, leave the door
open at night to let it fully dry.
Basic concepts of electrotherapy Ans✓✓✓-Therapeutic benefits, enhance facial
treatments, product absorption, better skin analysis, exfolitaion. Useful for
challenging skin types, machines can be purchased separately for as a whole unit.
Best practices Ans✓✓✓-do not place to close, do not touch the glass containing
water, do not leave the room while steaming because client can be burned. do
not over fill, clean regularly, do not let it run low, reposition if it is uncomfortable
for client, do not add cold water until the glass is cool.
Best practices Ans✓✓✓-use of heat-resistant dishes to heat products, remove
gloves before going into cabinet to avoid cross contamination, for clinical use, use
4x4 esthetic wipes.
Best practices for a mag lamp Ans✓✓✓-Always use eye pads when directly above
the client, important to loosen the knobs before moving the arms, do not adjust
above clients, stand up while adjusting to avoid back and wrist problems.
, Cataphoresis Ans✓✓✓-Infusion of positive product
Contraindiactions Ans✓✓✓-Couperose or inflammed skin.
Contraindications and best practices Ans✓✓✓-Room must be completely dark,
small eye pads placed on eyes, but skin is still visible, bulbs get hot so be sure to
not touvh the skin or have the lamp on for too long.
Contraindications and Best practices Ans✓✓✓-Should not be used on inflammed,
rosacea or couperose skin, never suction liquids or oils into the suction device,
avoid using strong suction because it may cause tissue damage/bruising.
Contraindications and best practices of electric mitts/boots Ans✓✓✓-Put lotion
on hands and feet/ cover with plastic single use liners before inserting into
warmers, warm for about 10 mins, be sure they are not too hot b/c product can
not penetrate if client is sweaty.
Contraindications and best practices of paraffin wax Ans✓✓✓-Compromised
skin/skin conditions, general conditions that are not cleared for use of heat based
modalities
Contraindications and best practices of spray machine Ans✓✓✓-Do not spray
clients with respiratory issues, do not let it drip into eyes, ears, neck or mouth.
Use eye pads, do not leave anything in machine for long periods of time, do not
use in a non ventilated room.
with verified answers
Anaphoresis Ans✓✓✓-Infusion of a negative product (such as desincrustation
fluid)
Argon gas Ans✓✓✓-Blue/violet. Normal to oily/acne prone skin.
At the end of the day Ans✓✓✓-Important to keep the cabinet clean and free of
mold/mildew. Clean the inside and out with an EPA disinfectant, empty,
clean/disinfect the water catchment tray underneath the cabinet, leave the door
open at night to let it fully dry.
Basic concepts of electrotherapy Ans✓✓✓-Therapeutic benefits, enhance facial
treatments, product absorption, better skin analysis, exfolitaion. Useful for
challenging skin types, machines can be purchased separately for as a whole unit.
Best practices Ans✓✓✓-do not place to close, do not touch the glass containing
water, do not leave the room while steaming because client can be burned. do
not over fill, clean regularly, do not let it run low, reposition if it is uncomfortable
for client, do not add cold water until the glass is cool.
Best practices Ans✓✓✓-use of heat-resistant dishes to heat products, remove
gloves before going into cabinet to avoid cross contamination, for clinical use, use
4x4 esthetic wipes.
Best practices for a mag lamp Ans✓✓✓-Always use eye pads when directly above
the client, important to loosen the knobs before moving the arms, do not adjust
above clients, stand up while adjusting to avoid back and wrist problems.
, Cataphoresis Ans✓✓✓-Infusion of positive product
Contraindiactions Ans✓✓✓-Couperose or inflammed skin.
Contraindications and best practices Ans✓✓✓-Room must be completely dark,
small eye pads placed on eyes, but skin is still visible, bulbs get hot so be sure to
not touvh the skin or have the lamp on for too long.
Contraindications and Best practices Ans✓✓✓-Should not be used on inflammed,
rosacea or couperose skin, never suction liquids or oils into the suction device,
avoid using strong suction because it may cause tissue damage/bruising.
Contraindications and best practices of electric mitts/boots Ans✓✓✓-Put lotion
on hands and feet/ cover with plastic single use liners before inserting into
warmers, warm for about 10 mins, be sure they are not too hot b/c product can
not penetrate if client is sweaty.
Contraindications and best practices of paraffin wax Ans✓✓✓-Compromised
skin/skin conditions, general conditions that are not cleared for use of heat based
modalities
Contraindications and best practices of spray machine Ans✓✓✓-Do not spray
clients with respiratory issues, do not let it drip into eyes, ears, neck or mouth.
Use eye pads, do not leave anything in machine for long periods of time, do not
use in a non ventilated room.
