Laser Hair Removal Q&A 100% Correct Latest Update
What is the first rule of laser/gun safety? ANSWER Keep your finger off of the trigger
What is PFE? ANSWER Perifollicular edema - little pink goosebumps
What does LASER stand for? ANSWER Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of
Radiation
When is it acceptable to perform LHR for a client who has been treated with Accutane?
ANSWER 6-12 months
List 3 aftercare instructions you would give to a client: - ANSWER Avoid the sun, no
scrubbing for 48-72 hours, no hot baths/showers, no sweating/gym, & picking
What are considered normal skin reactions post laser treatment? - ANSWER Redness,
itching, little red goosebumps, and sensitivity
Name the 5 major steps which are involved in the day to day maintenance of a laser? -
ANSWER Free dust and debris, clean windows; gauges; & goggles, water reservoir
checked, temperature controlled, and check cryogen level
The laser safety officer determines treatment settings for each client? T or F - ANSWER
False
What is pulse delay? - ANSWER Brief interruption of the laser pulse to allow TRT of skin
during pulse duration
How many classes are in the Fitzpatrick scale? - ANSWER 6
, The wavelengths are the nanometers for the YAG laser and the Alexandrite laser? -
ANSWER YAG- 1064nm ALEX- 755nm
What Fitzpatricks will generally see poor response on the Alexandrite - ANSWER 4,5,&6
What does laser googles need to display? - ANSWER OD & wavelengths
What is the general Fitzpatrick scores to be placed on an Alexandrite laser? - ANSWER
1,2,&3
Name the 3 stages of hair growth - ANSWER anagen, catagen, & telogen
Anagen stage is the best when using laser to remove hair? T or F - ANSWER True
Who must wear safety glasses in the NHZ? - ANSWER Anyone in the room
What type of client should you wait several days before administering the LHR treatment
on? - ANSWER Client that has sunburn, open lesions, or are using prescribed topical
creams or retinols
What is the range of nanometers for the visible light spectrum: - ANSWER 400nm-
750nm
By increasing length of __________ will drop the intensity and can even render the
treatment ineffectual - ANSWER Pulse width
All lasers are monochromatic, collocates and coherent? T or F - ANSWER True
What is the first rule of laser/gun safety? ANSWER Keep your finger off of the trigger
What is PFE? ANSWER Perifollicular edema - little pink goosebumps
What does LASER stand for? ANSWER Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of
Radiation
When is it acceptable to perform LHR for a client who has been treated with Accutane?
ANSWER 6-12 months
List 3 aftercare instructions you would give to a client: - ANSWER Avoid the sun, no
scrubbing for 48-72 hours, no hot baths/showers, no sweating/gym, & picking
What are considered normal skin reactions post laser treatment? - ANSWER Redness,
itching, little red goosebumps, and sensitivity
Name the 5 major steps which are involved in the day to day maintenance of a laser? -
ANSWER Free dust and debris, clean windows; gauges; & goggles, water reservoir
checked, temperature controlled, and check cryogen level
The laser safety officer determines treatment settings for each client? T or F - ANSWER
False
What is pulse delay? - ANSWER Brief interruption of the laser pulse to allow TRT of skin
during pulse duration
How many classes are in the Fitzpatrick scale? - ANSWER 6
, The wavelengths are the nanometers for the YAG laser and the Alexandrite laser? -
ANSWER YAG- 1064nm ALEX- 755nm
What Fitzpatricks will generally see poor response on the Alexandrite - ANSWER 4,5,&6
What does laser googles need to display? - ANSWER OD & wavelengths
What is the general Fitzpatrick scores to be placed on an Alexandrite laser? - ANSWER
1,2,&3
Name the 3 stages of hair growth - ANSWER anagen, catagen, & telogen
Anagen stage is the best when using laser to remove hair? T or F - ANSWER True
Who must wear safety glasses in the NHZ? - ANSWER Anyone in the room
What type of client should you wait several days before administering the LHR treatment
on? - ANSWER Client that has sunburn, open lesions, or are using prescribed topical
creams or retinols
What is the range of nanometers for the visible light spectrum: - ANSWER 400nm-
750nm
By increasing length of __________ will drop the intensity and can even render the
treatment ineffectual - ANSWER Pulse width
All lasers are monochromatic, collocates and coherent? T or F - ANSWER True
