ANSWERS(LATEST UPDATE 2024)
created the first laser - ANSWER Theodore mainmon created the ruby 694 laser
organizations who provide guidelines for laser/safety training - ANSWER American national standards
institute
first step of client consultation - ANSWER explain how it works: only targets hair in growth stage which is
why multiple sessions are needed. only works on dark hair
second step of client consultation - ANSWER explain why you must stick to schedule: growth cycle
third step of client consultation - ANSWER explain why you can only shave
most surgical lasers are classified as this Hazard Class of Laser - ANSWER class 4
how often are audits conducted - ANSWER every year by laser safety officer
all service technicians should have: - ANSWER documented laser safety training and education
step 4 of consultation - ANSWER explain contraindications for meds and acceptance because you can
burn
step 5 of consultation - ANSWER after care instructions: no sun for 1 week after appointment, no
exercising or overheating for at least 48 hours. keep shaving for purging hair. must avoid sun exposure
non-beam laser hazard - ANSWER burns
, nominal hazard zone requirements - ANSWER must wear eyewear when inside and follow all control
measures
who determines the nominal hazard zone - ANSWER laser safety officer
organizations that can charge fines - ANSWER OSHA
requirements for laser treatment controlled area - ANSWER safety eyewear is available upon entry, only
authorized personnel can enter
what must be appointed in all health care if using laser - ANSWER laser safety officer
laser treatments for estheticians - ANSWER hair reduction
are lasers safe? - ANSWER lasers are FDA approved devices that aren't associated with risks of ionizing
radiation (ex: x-rays, etc;)
what has the FDA approved laser for - ANSWER approved for hair reduction not hair removal
definition of laser by the FDA - ANSWER long term, stable reduction of the total amount of hairs growing
in the treatment area
only permanent method of hair removal recognized by the FDA - ANSWER electrolysis
contributed to theory of laser - ANSWER Albert einstein in 1917
how laser hair reduction works - ANSWER by heating. hair is targeted, heated up, and follicle is damaged
or destroyed from producing hair
Terminal vs Vellus Hair - ANSWER vellus is peach fuzz, thin hair on face & body vs. terminal is coarse hair
on scalp, underarms and pubic area