What light based device delivers a wide spectrum of wavelengths and is ideal for overall skin rejuvenation? - ANSWER-IPL (intense pulsed light)
What is a delivery method of very short pulse duration's, and is ideal for treating tattoos? - ANSWER-Q-switch
What best describes the ND:YAG? - ANSW...
What light based device delivers a wide spectrum of wavelengths and is ideal for overall
skin rejuvenation? - ANSWER-IPL (intense pulsed light)
What is a delivery method of very short pulse duration's, and is ideal for treating
tattoos? - ANSWER-Q-switch
What best describes the ND:YAG? - ANSWER-1064nm laser, ideal for skin
rejuvenation, veins and hair removal on all skin types
What is a delivery method that creates microthermal treatment zones of damages
tissue? - ANSWER-Fractionated
What best describes the alexandrite? - ANSWER-755nm laser, ideal for hair removal
and skin lightening on skin types I-III
What laser reaches 595nm, these lasers are able to treat a range of vascular conditions
- ANSWER-Pulsed Dye
What laser uses a 2940nm, it will target water and performs an ablative skin
resurfacing. - ANSWER-ER:YAG
What best describes the Diode? - ANSWER-855nm laser, usues semi-conductor as it's
active medium. Safe for all hair removal on all skin types
What laser uses 10,600nm, it's highly attracted to water. It is used to ablative
resurfacing with extensive tightening. - ANSWER-CO2
What best way to describe radio frequency? - ANSWER-Non-specific heat source, Bi-
polar, Mono- polar, Multi-polar, Supplemental to laser treatments
What lasers are best for laser hair removal? - ANSWER-755 alexandrite, 800 Diode,
And 1064:ND YAG
What are Ultrasound and Cryolipolysis typically used for? - ANSWER-permanent fat
removal
What lasers are best used for skin tightening? - ANSWER-Radio Frequency, Infrared/
near infrared, 1064 ND:YAG
Is radio frequency used for cellulite reduction? - ANSWER-yes
What technologies would be ideally used for non-ablative rejuvenation? - ANSWER-IPL,
Radio frequency and 1064 ND:YAG
, What lasers are used for ablative resurfacing? - ANSWER-2940 ER:YAG and 10,600
CO2
Both the 755 Alexandrite and the IPL are good for what? - ANSWER-Pigmented lesions
What do the IPL, 595 Pulsed Dye and the 1064 ND:YAG have in common? - ANSWER-
All target vascular
What are the best wavelengths used for tattoo removal? - ANSWER-755 Alexandrite,
532 KTP, 1064 ND:YAG
Name the layers of the skin beginning with superficial to deep. - ANSWER-Epidermis,
Dermis, and Subcutaneous
What is the active phase in hair growth? - ANSWER-Anagen
Clients should avoid extended sun and uv exposure for ________________ prior to
most laser treatments. - ANSWER-2 weeks
What is the dormant phase in hair growth? - ANSWER-Telogen
Clients who have taken Accutane or a similar acne treatment with in _____________
are not eligible for laser treatments - ANSWER-6 months
Laser treatments cannot be performed with in 1 inch of _______________________.
These items should be covered in wet gauze/ white tape prior to treatment. - ANSWER-
Tattoos or permanent cosmetics
What would best describe a Fitzpatrick type I (1)? - ANSWER-Caucasian, Very white,
freckled and always burns
What would best describe a Fitzpatrick VI (6)? - ANSWER-Very dark brown skin, dark
eyes, dark hair and will not burn in the sun
T/F Erythema is mild swelling seen after a laser pulse. - ANSWER-False
Someone with Medium skin, Medium hair color, Caucasian, Asian, Meditranian,
Hispanic, Middle Eastern or mixed with caucasian. Sometimes burns but usually tans
well is considered what Fitzpatrick type? - ANSWER-Type III (3)
T/F Edema is mild swelling seen after a laser pulse. - ANSWER-True
T/F Joules are the measurement used for one unit of laser energy. - ANSWER-True
Someone with Dark skin, Dark hair, African American, Pacific islander, and does not
burn is considered a Fitzpatrick? - ANSWER-Type V (5)
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