CPE Equipment & Technology Flashcards

What is the function of the epilator in electrolysis?

Answer: It generates and delivers the electrical current used to destroy the hair follicle

The epilator is the electrical device that produces and controls the current (galvanic, thermolysis, or blend) delivered through the probe to the follicle.

Which type of electrolysis current uses high-frequency alternating current to generate heat within the follicle?

Answer: Thermolysis (shortwave/RF)

Thermolysis uses high-frequency alternating current to create oscillating heat within the follicle tissue, destroying the dermal papilla.

What role does the indifferent electrode (body return electrode) play in galvanic electrolysis?

Answer: It completes the galvanic circuit by providing the return path for direct current through the client's body

The indifferent electrode is held by or attached to the client and completes the DC circuit, allowing galvanic current to flow through the tissue.

Which probe type is considered disposable and is required for single-client use in most U.S. states?

Answer: Single-use sterile disposable probe

Single-use sterile disposable probes are required in most states to prevent cross-contamination and infection between clients.

What does the intensity (current level) setting on an epilator control?

Answer: The amount of electrical energy delivered to the follicle during treatment

The intensity setting adjusts how much electrical current is applied, which directly affects the effectiveness of follicle destruction and client comfort.

What is the purpose of the timing control on a thermolysis epilator?

Answer: It regulates the duration of current application per follicle insertion

The timing control determines how many milliseconds or seconds of current are delivered per probe insertion, affecting treatment efficacy and tissue response.