Milady Advanced Esthetics Chapter 28 questions and answers

What procedure results in biological & physiological reactions? Laser procedures What is collagen shrinkage? The breakdown of collagen fibers when exposed to heat When speaking with medical professionals regarding a person under their care, it is most appropriate to use which term to identify that person? Patient When speaking about a person who is not under a physician's care but instead comes to your place of business for aesthetic services, that person is called what? Client An ablative procedure is one that disrupts the epidermis & possibly the dermis. What's an example? Resurfacing procedure How long before a client has any surgery or ablative procedure can you begin a treatment plan for the client? Two to eight weeks What are the benefits of manual lymph drainage? Stimulate circulation, remove wastes, & minimize swelling. What is included in superficial chemical peels? AHA, BHA, retinoic acid, & Jessner's solution. What do you need to make sure to advise the client when it comes to superficial chemical peels? Stop using home care AHAs, retinoic acid, or scrubs one to two days before & three to five days after a peel. Types of enzyme peels Papain, bromelin, trypsine, or blends What enzyme is used for sensitive skin? Papaya The gentle hydrating and exfoliating benefits of this treatment make it particularly suited to pre-surgical treatments Ultrasonic treatments What should the last pre-surgical treatment be, three days pre-op? A soothing, hydrating facial treatment using cool steam, High frequency, light-to-little standard massage, lymphatic drainage massage, and sunscreen. What products do you use for cancer patients? Gentle, fragrance-free, & intended for sensitive skin What should be included in a pre-laser home care kit? AHAs &/ BHAs for exfoliation. Hydroquinone / other skin-lightening agents. Hydrating moisturizer with amino acids. Tretinoin / Retinoic acid, Vitamin A derivatives. Environmental protection/sunscreen spf 30. What types of eye cream are included in the pre-surgery home care kit? Amino acids; peptides; vitamins A,E,C; arnica; sodium hyaluronate. What can be combined with exfoliants? Hydrator/moisturizer Days 1 to 5 after the procedure, what prescribe medication should the patient be taking? Zithromax - antibiotic Famvir - antiviral Valtrex - antiviral What is reepithelialization? When does it occur? Regrowth of the skin and occurs between three and 14 days after the treatment. What is solutions soaks? How often does it need to be applied? 1 teaspoon vinegar to 1 cup water. Every 2 to 3 hours. What can remain up to 2 to 3 months after laser treatments? Erythema or intense redness What can the patient do one week after a face-lift or forehead lift? Cleanse using a warm, soft cloth. What can the patient do days 8 to 15 after a face-lift surgery for their cleansing regimen? Gentle cleanser, with an antibiotic ointment, moisturizer, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 daily, avoiding all suture/staple sites. What can you do with a patient two weeks post-surgery? You may continue manual lymph drainage twice weekly and may apply a soothing, non-drying, hydrating facial mask. When can most clients return to their pre-surgery home care regimen? Three weeks or more after surgery What can the patient use days 1 to 7 after a blepharoplasty? Ice packs intermittently to reduce post-surgical