MASTER ESTHETICS VIRGINIA STATE
BOARD FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉What should be done to a client's skin prior to a Jessner peel?
Answer: Apply prep solution
◉What is another name for "frosting" that may occur during a
chemical peel? Answer: Keratin Protein Denature
◉How soon after Botox can a client receive a facial treatment?
Answer: 1 day
◉Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM) creates a physiological effect
through? Answer: LMD stimulates lymph and lymphocytes
THROUGH the facial and cervical lymph nodes. It stimulates the
immune and carries microscopic organisms and metabolic waste
from dermal tissues
◉What are the contraindications of LDM? Answer: Hypo/Hyper
Thyroidism, Kidney failure, Heart failure, Severe asthma
, ◉What are the lymph nodes near the ear called? Answer: Auricular,
PRE & POST
◉What kind of pressure do you use when performing LDM?
Answer: Light pressure, less than 8 ounces/225 grams
◉What is the basis of Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM)? Answer:
stationary circles
◉What Fitzpatrick is contraindicated for laser hair removal?
Answer: Fitzpatrick VI
◉Give an example of a contraindication for IPL? 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? Answer:
Pregnancy, epilepsy, tanned/burned skin, open wounds,
birthmarks/moles, history of keloid scarring, or photosensitizing
drugs
BOARD FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉What should be done to a client's skin prior to a Jessner peel?
Answer: Apply prep solution
◉What is another name for "frosting" that may occur during a
chemical peel? Answer: Keratin Protein Denature
◉How soon after Botox can a client receive a facial treatment?
Answer: 1 day
◉Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM) creates a physiological effect
through? Answer: LMD stimulates lymph and lymphocytes
THROUGH the facial and cervical lymph nodes. It stimulates the
immune and carries microscopic organisms and metabolic waste
from dermal tissues
◉What are the contraindications of LDM? Answer: Hypo/Hyper
Thyroidism, Kidney failure, Heart failure, Severe asthma
, ◉What are the lymph nodes near the ear called? Answer: Auricular,
PRE & POST
◉What kind of pressure do you use when performing LDM?
Answer: Light pressure, less than 8 ounces/225 grams
◉What is the basis of Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM)? Answer:
stationary circles
◉What Fitzpatrick is contraindicated for laser hair removal?
Answer: Fitzpatrick VI
◉Give an example of a contraindication for IPL? 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? Answer:
Pregnancy, epilepsy, tanned/burned skin, open wounds,
birthmarks/moles, history of keloid scarring, or photosensitizing
drugs
