LASER HAIR REMOVAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the first rule of laser/gun safety? - Answers-Keep your finger off of the trigger
What is PFE? - Answers-Perifollicular edema - little pink goosebumps
What does LASER stand for? - Answers-Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of
Radiation
When is it okay to do LHR for a client who has been treated with Accutane? - Answers-
6-12 months
List 3 aftercare instructions you would give to a client: - Answers-Avoid sun exposure,
no exfoliation for 48-72 hours, no hot baths/showers, no sweating/gym, & picking
What skin reactions are considered normal after a laser treatment? - Answers-Redness,
itching, little red goosebumps, and sensitivity
List the 5 main steps involved in the day to day maintenance of a laser? - Answers-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 - Answers-
False
What is pulse delay? - Answers-Short break in the laser pulse to allow for TRT for the
skin during pulse duration
How many categories are on the Fitzpatrick scale? - Answers-6
The wavelengths are the nanometers for the YAG laser and the Alexandrite laser? -
Answers-YAG- 1064nm ALEX- 755nm
What Fitzpatricks will typically have poor results on the Alexandrite - Answers-4,5,&6
What must laser googles show? - Answers-OD (optical density) & wavelengths
Which Fitzpatrick scores should generally be put on an Alexandrite laser? - Answers-
1,2,&3
List the 3 phases of hair growth - Answers-anagen, catagen, & telogen
Anagen phase is the most effective for laser removal of hair? T or F - Answers-True
Who is required to wear safety glasses in the NHZ? - Answers-Everyone in the room
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