Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Advanced Facial Treatments 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which advanced facial treatment uses a rotating diamond-tipped wand to mechanically exfoliate the stratum corneum and stimulate collagen production?
- Chemical exfoliation
- Microdermabrasion (Correct answer)
- Dermaplaning
- Ultrasonic scrubbing
Correct answer: Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion uses a diamond-tipped or crystal-based handpiece to mechanically abrade and vacuum away dead skin cells from the stratum corneum, promoting cell turnover and collagen stimulation.
Question 2: When performing a high-frequency facial treatment, what gas inside the electrode produces ozone with germicidal properties?
- Neon
- Argon (Correct answer)
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
Correct answer: Argon
Argon gas within the high-frequency electrode produces ozone when energized, which has germicidal and antibacterial properties — making it ideal for acne-prone skin.
Question 3: A client arrives for an ultrasonic facial treatment. Which skin condition would be a contraindication for this service?
- Dehydrated skin
- Mild hyperpigmentation
- Active rosacea with broken capillaries (Correct answer)
- Oily skin with enlarged pores
Correct answer: Active rosacea with broken capillaries
Active rosacea with broken capillaries is a contraindication for ultrasonic treatments because the vibrations can further irritate sensitized skin and exacerbate broken capillaries and inflammation.
Question 4: During a galvanic desincrustation treatment, the esthetician sets the machine to produce which type of current effect at the negative pole to soften and emulsify sebum?
- Cataphoresis
- Anaphoresis (Correct answer)
- Iontophoresis
- Electroporation
Correct answer: Anaphoresis
Anaphoresis occurs at the negative pole (cathode) during galvanic current treatments and produces an alkaline reaction that softens and emulsifies sebum and follicular debris, making it ideal for deep cleansing.
Question 5: Which wavelength of LED light therapy is most commonly used to target Propionibacterium acnes bacteria and treat acne-prone skin?
- Red light (630–700 nm)
- Blue light (415–445 nm) (Correct answer)
- Near-infrared light (800–900 nm)
- Yellow light (570–590 nm)
Correct answer: Blue light (415–445 nm)
Blue light in the 415–445 nm range is absorbed by porphyrins produced by P. acnes bacteria, generating reactive oxygen species that destroy the bacteria and reduce acne breakouts.
Question 6: Before applying a chemical peel, an esthetician performs a Fitzpatrick skin type assessment. A client with Fitzpatrick Type V or VI is at highest risk for which peel complication?
- Erythema
- Scarring
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Correct answer)
- Milia formation
Correct answer: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Clients with deeper Fitzpatrick skin types (V–VI) have more melanocytes that are highly reactive to inflammation. Chemical peels can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), making thorough assessment and conservative peel selection essential.
Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Advanced Facial Treatments 1
Which advanced facial treatment uses a rotating diamond-tipped wand to mechanically exfoliate the stratum corneum and stimulate collagen production?