Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation - v'v"What does LASER stand for?
False - V'V True or False; All laser light is visible.
NM - vV What is the wavelength of light unit of measurement?
What is a chromophore? - v/ Target that absorbs laser energy
polychromatic - v'v/Which one of the following is not a true characteristic of a TRUE laser?
broadband - v'v'What kind of light is IPL?
Selective photothermolysis - v'v What is the process of destroying the target without damaging the
surrounding tissue?
False - V'V True or False; A patient comes in for Laser hair removal on her upper lip and chin; you notice
an active cold sore on her bottom lip. You should go ahead and do the treatment at a lower setting.
700 -1064nm - ' v What wavelengths do we most commonly use in Laser hair removal? 700 -1064nm
Joules - vV What is the measurement of energy when doing Laser hair removal?
Matrixyldermis - v'v'Which one of the following is not a layer of the skin?
, Melanin in the hair follicle - v'v/"What is the targeted chromophore when performing Laser Hair
removal?
3 - V' VHow many stages of hair growth are there?
Anagen - V'V What is the active stage of hair growth?
decrease - v/ V'As the wavelength increases the melanin absorption in the skin,
Which one of the following wavelengths is best for skin types 4-6? - vV+/1064 nm
False - V'V True or False; Hair must be waxed or plucked 1 week priorto treatment
-Erythema
-Peri Follicular Edema
-Hyperpigmentation
-All of Above - V'V Potential side effects of laser include:
back - v’/ What area of the body is thought to have the longest telogen phase?
polycystic ovarian syndrome - ' v/A woman comes in with male like hair growth on her chin and neck.
After obtaining a medical history you find out that she has irregular periods and has trouble with her
weight. What do you think might be going on?
Burns
Histamine reaction
Bruising
False - V'V True or False; All laser light is visible.
NM - vV What is the wavelength of light unit of measurement?
What is a chromophore? - v/ Target that absorbs laser energy
polychromatic - v'v/Which one of the following is not a true characteristic of a TRUE laser?
broadband - v'v'What kind of light is IPL?
Selective photothermolysis - v'v What is the process of destroying the target without damaging the
surrounding tissue?
False - V'V True or False; A patient comes in for Laser hair removal on her upper lip and chin; you notice
an active cold sore on her bottom lip. You should go ahead and do the treatment at a lower setting.
700 -1064nm - ' v What wavelengths do we most commonly use in Laser hair removal? 700 -1064nm
Joules - vV What is the measurement of energy when doing Laser hair removal?
Matrixyldermis - v'v'Which one of the following is not a layer of the skin?
, Melanin in the hair follicle - v'v/"What is the targeted chromophore when performing Laser Hair
removal?
3 - V' VHow many stages of hair growth are there?
Anagen - V'V What is the active stage of hair growth?
decrease - v/ V'As the wavelength increases the melanin absorption in the skin,
Which one of the following wavelengths is best for skin types 4-6? - vV+/1064 nm
False - V'V True or False; Hair must be waxed or plucked 1 week priorto treatment
-Erythema
-Peri Follicular Edema
-Hyperpigmentation
-All of Above - V'V Potential side effects of laser include:
back - v’/ What area of the body is thought to have the longest telogen phase?
polycystic ovarian syndrome - ' v/A woman comes in with male like hair growth on her chin and neck.
After obtaining a medical history you find out that she has irregular periods and has trouble with her
weight. What do you think might be going on?
Burns
Histamine reaction
Bruising
