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What term refers to the vaporization, cutting, or removal of a portion of the epidermis and/or dermis? - Ablation What do photons do? - Travel at the speed of light in the form of a wave What term refers to light energy that is "in phase"? - Coherent light What aspect of a laser determines the type of chromophore with which the light will react? - Color What is NOT one of the common chromophores in the body? - Lymph What is NOT one of the four tissue effects of lasers? - Collect...

Master Esthetics (Washington State) Advanced Esthetic Services Review Questions with Verified Solutions What term refers to the vaporization, cutting, or removal of a portion of the epidermis and/or dermis? Ablation What do photons do? Travel at the speed of light in the form of a wave What term refers to light energy that is "in phase"? Coherent light What aspect of a laser determines the type of chromophore with which the light will react? Color What is NOT one of the comm...

What is an ancient Indian concept? Ayurveda The development of comedones through comedogenic product exposure usually takes how long? 4-6 months Flares of acne without comedones are Inflammatory acne Noninflammatory lesions usually called blackheads are known as open comedones which acid is the smallest molecular size and penetrates between cells more readily than the other AHA's? Glycolic acid certified colors that are regulated by the FDA are known as lakes technical term for itchin...

Microdermabrasiona nonsurgical esthetics treatment ta hat uses tiny crystals/diamond tips to strike and physically exfoliate skin. What kind of exfoliant is microdermabrasion?mechanical Microdermabrasion is most suitable for:Clients that are not suitable for chemical peels Microdermabrasion's origins?Developed in Europe 1980s, introduced to US in 1996, and originates from the surgical dermabrasion. Originally, microdermabrasions were "open" systems, this caused two problems:contamina...

Define Aesthetikos... Greek word meaning "Perceptible to the Senses" What are the effects of smoking on the skin? -Depleted Vit C -Cause Free Radicals -Wrinkles -Aging -Depletes Oxygen to the Skin Sensory Nerves Carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain; to experience touch, cold, heat, sight, hearing, taste, smell, pain, and pressure. Motor Nerves Carry impulses from the brain to muscles to produce movement. Mixed Sensory and Motor Nerves Contain both abilities to send and r...

moorish influence rose in southern europe during 13th century,what was the primary purpose of bathing relaxation according to ISPA, approximately what percentage of the US population visits spas regularly 10% what are the characteristics of glove breakdown hardening loss of strength, softening what controls place a barrier between the worker and the risk engineering controls who is not technically covered by OSHA sole proprietor microscopic particle that is much smaller than a cell vir...

How does cardiac muscle differ from other types of striated muscle?The movement of cardiac muscle is involuntary How do you achieve the best results during a manual dermabrasion treatment?Make the strokes as alike as possible in terms of pressure How frequently should you revise your business plan to stay abreast of industry trends and your business growth and evolution?Every 6 months How long can clients usually go between sugaring treatments?6-12 weeks How many levels, or degrees, of...

Horseshoe (U-shaped) pattern of redness and telangiectasias on neck?Poikiloderma What is a contraindication for microdermabrasion?Rosacea What is in a Jessner solution?14% Salicylic, 14% lactic, 14% resorcinol in an ethanol solvent base. What is the medical term for dry skin?Aesteatosis What type of exfoliant is microdermabrasion?Mechanical What is the minimum depth level of a peel that affects the papillary dermis?Medium depth What is a mammaplasty?Breast augmentation

Is HBV (Hep B) symptomatic or asymptomatic? asymptomatic Proper hand washing, skin prep, and decontamination of equipment/tools used in the procedure are examples of what type of technique? aseptic A set of specific practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing contamination by pathogens is called aseptic technique At what point do you apply lubricant during disinfection? After cleaning and disinfecting but before sterilizing What ...