Esthetician Practice Advanced Facial Treatments Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client with active, inflamed acne is seeking a treatment to help kill bacteria and reduce inflammation. Which combination of LED light therapy would be MOST effective?

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Blue and red light

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Green and yellow light

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Red and infrared light

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Blue and green light

Question 2

An esthetician is performing an ultrasonic facial using a skin scrubber. To ensure proper function and effective exfoliation, what is the correct way to hold the device and what must be present on the skin?

Accepted Answer

At a 45-degree angle on wet skin

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At a 90-degree angle on dry skin

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Flat against the skin with a thick oil

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At a 25-degree angle with a clay mask

Question 3

A client who is a Fitzpatrick Type V is interested in a chemical peel to address hyperpigmentation. Which of the following is the most important consideration for the esthetician?

Accepted Answer

There is a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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This skin type cannot receive chemical peels.

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A deep peel, such as a phenol peel, is most effective.

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Pre-treatment with hydroquinone is always required.

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary contraindication for a microcurrent facial treatment?

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A client with a pacemaker

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Dehydrated skin

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Presence of fine lines and wrinkles

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History of seasonal allergies

Question 5

During a high-frequency treatment, the esthetician uses a glass electrode that produces a violet-colored light. This type of electrode is typically used for what skin type and concern?

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Oily, acne-prone skin

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Mature, aging skin

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Sensitive, couperose skin

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Dry, dehydrated skin

Question 6

A client receives a series of microdermabrasion treatments. The primary goal of this procedure is to exfoliate and remove dead cells from which layer of the skin?

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum spinosum

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Papillary dermis

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Reticular dermis