ESTHETICS: Ch. 13, Advanced Topics & Treatments

Understanding the foundations of the equipment, indications, and contraindications will enable you to employ combination therapies that will yield great results and client satisfaction

• True

• False

Superficial or light peels, a type of __, are aesthetician-administered and generally include enzymes, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and in some cases Jessner’s solution, and low percentage TCA

• Chemical exfoliation

• Manual exfoliation

• All of the above

Aesthetician’s should have a thorough understanding of advanced topics and treatments because:

• Technology is always being developed and improved

• It will keep you competitive in the marketplace

• Recommending the best program helps make these procedures safe and effective

• All of the above

Chemical exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the corneum layers of the epidermis as:

• Superficial peeling

• Exfoliation

• Keratolysis

• Desquamation

• All of the above

Mechanical exfoliation:

• Microdermabrasion

• Scrubs

• Enzymes, AHA, BHA, light Jessner’s and light TCA peels

Manual exfoliation:

• Microdermabrasion

• Scrubs

• Enzymes, AHA, BHA, light Jessner’s and light TCA peels

Chemical exfoliation:

• Microdermabrasion

• Scrubs

• Enzymes, AHA, BHA, light Jessner’s and light TCA peels

Advanced training and certification are not necessary to perform exfoliating treatment and peels

• True

• False

Peels and chemical exfoliation services are efficient and take __ time than the more relaxing, full facials

• Less

• More

Peels and chemical exfoliation services yield more significant results, help produce a clinical change in the skin, and are commonly used to address:

• Photoaging

• Acne

• Hyperpigmentation

• All of the above