Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Advanced Facial Treatments 1

Question 1

Which advanced facial treatment uses a rotating diamond-tipped wand to mechanically exfoliate the stratum corneum and stimulate collagen production?

Accepted Answer

Microdermabrasion

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Argon

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Active rosacea with broken capillaries

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Anaphoresis

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Blue light (415–445 nm)

Answer

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.

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Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Advanced Facial Treatments 1