Master Esthetics Virginia State Board
Exam Questions and Answers
2026/2027 With 100% Complete
Solutions.
What Fitzpatrick is contraindicated for laser hair removal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fitzpatrick VI
Give an example of a contraindication for IPL? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Photosensitivity, Accutane (within 1 year), Vascular or Pigmented Skin Lesions,
History of skin cancer, Photosensitizing drugs, current tan, HIV/AIDS, autoimmune
disorders, Hep B or C, lupus, pregnancy/nursing, history of keloid scarring, or
recent chemical peel
What is a contraindication of Laser hair removal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pregnancy,
epilepsy, tanned/burned skin, open wounds, birthmarks/moles, history of keloid
scarring, or photosensitizing drugs
Give an example of a contraindication for LED? - CORRECT ANSWER -
epilepsy/seizure disorder, open or unidentified skin lesions, autoimmune
disorders, Hep B or C, Lupus, HIV/AIDS, photosensitizing medication, pregnancy
,What could result if microderm is done too aggressively? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pinpoint bleeding, redness, infection, hyperpigmentation
Why should a technician wear protective wear (eye goggles and filtration masks)
during a microdermabrasion treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER -To prevent
microscopic airborne (aerosolized) crystal particles called NUISANCE DUST to
enter the body
Can you perform microdermabrasion on a guest with rosacea? - CORRECT
ANSWER -NO
What does microcurrent stimulate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adenosine Triphosphate
(ATP)
How is microcurrent measured? - CORRECT ANSWER -Microamperes
What muscle do you treat to improve a furrow between the brows? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Corrugator Muscle
, What muscle do you treat to improve marionette lines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Zygomaticus Major and MInor, Risorius Muscle
What device uses low-level radio frequency to remove cosmetic lesions, skin tags
and cherry anigomas? - CORRECT ANSWER -Electrodesiccation Device
What manual exfoliation treatment removes vellus hair with a one-sided blade? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Dermaplaning
How does skin needling work? - CORRECT ANSWER -Needles penetrate the
epidermis into the dermis which creates a wound response. The wound response
stimulates growth and unregulated fibroblast activity, increasing collagen and
elastin production
When performing MAchine-Aided Microdermabrasion, it is important to maintain
what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Constant Pressure
What hair removal method is safe for clients on acne medication? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Threading
Exam Questions and Answers
2026/2027 With 100% Complete
Solutions.
What Fitzpatrick is contraindicated for laser hair removal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fitzpatrick VI
Give an example of a contraindication for IPL? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Photosensitivity, Accutane (within 1 year), Vascular or Pigmented Skin Lesions,
History of skin cancer, Photosensitizing drugs, current tan, HIV/AIDS, autoimmune
disorders, Hep B or C, lupus, pregnancy/nursing, history of keloid scarring, or
recent chemical peel
What is a contraindication of Laser hair removal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pregnancy,
epilepsy, tanned/burned skin, open wounds, birthmarks/moles, history of keloid
scarring, or photosensitizing drugs
Give an example of a contraindication for LED? - CORRECT ANSWER -
epilepsy/seizure disorder, open or unidentified skin lesions, autoimmune
disorders, Hep B or C, Lupus, HIV/AIDS, photosensitizing medication, pregnancy
,What could result if microderm is done too aggressively? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pinpoint bleeding, redness, infection, hyperpigmentation
Why should a technician wear protective wear (eye goggles and filtration masks)
during a microdermabrasion treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER -To prevent
microscopic airborne (aerosolized) crystal particles called NUISANCE DUST to
enter the body
Can you perform microdermabrasion on a guest with rosacea? - CORRECT
ANSWER -NO
What does microcurrent stimulate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adenosine Triphosphate
(ATP)
How is microcurrent measured? - CORRECT ANSWER -Microamperes
What muscle do you treat to improve a furrow between the brows? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Corrugator Muscle
, What muscle do you treat to improve marionette lines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Zygomaticus Major and MInor, Risorius Muscle
What device uses low-level radio frequency to remove cosmetic lesions, skin tags
and cherry anigomas? - CORRECT ANSWER -Electrodesiccation Device
What manual exfoliation treatment removes vellus hair with a one-sided blade? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Dermaplaning
How does skin needling work? - CORRECT ANSWER -Needles penetrate the
epidermis into the dermis which creates a wound response. The wound response
stimulates growth and unregulated fibroblast activity, increasing collagen and
elastin production
When performing MAchine-Aided Microdermabrasion, it is important to maintain
what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Constant Pressure
What hair removal method is safe for clients on acne medication? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Threading
