Microdermabrasion

What type of treatment is Microdermabrasion

• A muscle stimulation treatment?

• An exfoliating treatment?

• A high frequency treatment?

• A nourishing treatment?

Which one of the following is not a material used in microdermabrasion machines?

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Fruit stones

• Aluminium oxide

• Sand

How long before a treatment should a sensitivity test be carried out?

• 2hrs

• 24hrs

• 4 days

• 2 weeks

Which one of the following would not be found on a diamond microdermabrasion machine?

• Vacuum setting

• Anti-clog button

• Hand piece

• Crystal flow button

Which one of the following needs to be replaced after every use of a microdermabrasion machine?

• Filters

• Nozzle

• Air pump

• Crystals

If changes in pigmentation occur on a clients skin during a microdermabrasion treatment, which one of the following actions should be taken.

• The crystal flow should be increased

• The crystal flow should be reduced

• The treatment should stop and aftercare advice be given

• the speed of movements on the skin should be increased.

Which one of the following is not a contra indication to microdermabrasion treatment

• Cancer

• Pregnancy

• Acid peels

• Respiratory conditions

What level of SPF Should a client use following microdermabrasion?

• SPF 2

• SPF 20+

• SPF 4

• SPF 8

How long should the exfoliation stage of the microdermabrasion take?

• 15 mins

• 30 mins

• 45 mins

• 60 mins

Which one of the following would not result in red stripes being left on the skin following a microdermabrasion treatment?

• Speed of the hand piece movement was not being consistent

• Gaps left Between hand piece movements

• the pressure setting being too low but movements and pressure consistent

• too much downward pressure was exerted onto the hand piece