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rhytidectomy

face lift

Subperiosteal

Deep plane (3)

Surgery time for a thread lift

Usually less than an hour

Brow lift

Forehead lift

A forehead lift is for who

Patients who are between the ages of 40 to 65

Endoscopic method

Minimal-incision forehead lift that has quicker recovery

How long do forehead lift procedures take to perform

One to two hours

What causes redundant skin in the upper eyelids and/or baggy lower eyelids

Genetics, aging, lifestyle issues, and sun damage

What medical condition condition makes blepharoplasty more risky

Graves' disease

Graves' disease

A form of hyperthyroidism & lack of sufficient tears

electrocautery

Use of an electrical device to cut and seal blood vessels to control bleeding

What post-surgical care would the surgeon do after a blepharoplasty

Lubricate the eyelids with ointment

rhinoplasty

nose job

Most common esthetic procedure

Rhinoplasty

deviated nasal septum

The middle wall inside the nose deviates into the airway passages

What factors influence a rhinoplasty

The structure of the nasal bone, the support cartilage at the tip of the nose, the shape of the septum, the shape of the face, thickness of the skin, the persons age & race, menstruation

Closed Rhinoplasty

Incisions are inside the nose & don't leave an external scar

open rhinoplasty

Surgery of the nose involving an incision between the nostrils, which can leave a faint scar.

Mentoplasty

A chin implant

Who wouldn't be a candidate for intraoral placement of facial implants?

Patients with gum or dental problems

augmentation mammoplasty

Breast implants - synthetic

What makes mammograms hard to take & read? It could also delay or hinder the early detection of breast cancer.

Breast implants

What are the patterns of incision on a mastopexy

Circumareolar, vertical, horizontal

mastopexy

breast lift

reduction mammoplasty

Breast reduction

A reduction mammoplasty is also done to help relieve

Back & neck pain.
Bad posture & deformities of the skeleton.
Breathing problems.
Pain from sports or vigorous activity.
Chronic back, upper neck, & shoulder pain.
Skin rash under the breasts.
Deep, painful grooves in the shoulders from the pressure of a bra strap.
Restricted levels of activity.
Self-esteem problems, particularly in adolescent girls.
Difficulty wearing or fitting into certain bras & clothing.

What procedure is only performed under general anesthesia?

Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty

What procedure is usually performed immediately after the mastectomy

Breast reconstruction

What surgery does the tissue remain attached to its original site via its blood supply

Musculocutaneous flap surgery

Surgical drain

Many reconstruction options require this to remove excess fluids from surgical sites & is removed one to two weeks after surgery.

bariatric surgery

morbid obesity

With several different abdominoplasty techniques, how does the surgeon decide which procedure to perform?

Based on the extent of the laxity of the patient's abdominal/fascial wall.
The redundancy of the skin.
The elasticity of the skin.
The amount of fat.

In what surgery is the incision shorter

Partial abdominoplasty (mini abdominoplasty)

What is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States

liposuction

True or false: older patients may have diminished skin elasticity & may achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.

False - they don't achieve the same results.

What are possible side effects of laser-assisted liposuction

Burns, numbness, & minimal bleeding.

What is used for cellulite on the legs and buttocks

Mesotherapy

What are the significant side effects of mesotherapy

Black & blue marks, burning sensation, mild to moderate soreness for 1-5 days, & a slight risk of infection.

What are the 5 layers of the epidermis?

stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum germinativum (basal)

What are the two cells within the basal layer and their defintion?

Keratinocytes: Fetal skin cells within the basal layer ready to create mitosis

Melanocytes: Pigment cells within the basal layer

Define the process of mitosis

Mother cells split into two daughter cells also knows as cellular division

What are the 4 grades of acne?

grade 1 - Open comedones (blackhead)

grade 2 - Open and Closed Comedones (whiteheads and black heads)

grade 3 All of the above plus redness

grade 4 - all of the above plus cyst

Defintion of Glycolic Acid

MW 76, derived from sugar cane, produces new cells through mitosis, NEUTRALIZE, AHA

Definition of Salicylic Acid

MW 138, derived from willow tree, eats away from dirt and debris within the pore, SELF NEUTRALIZE, BHA

Definition of Lactic Acid

MW 90-92, derived from sour milk, exfoliates yet hydrates, NEUTRALIZE, AHA

What peel can you not perform with microdermabrasion and why?

Glycolic acid, will cause streak or scabs because of overprocesssing, Microderm's and Glycolic must be 7-14 days apart.

Definition of Hyaluronic Acid

Nourisher, holds 1000x its own weight in water, skin plumper and skin binder

What are growth factors?

They up regulate cellular metabolism (cellular energy).

What are peptides?

Chains of elastin fibers (amino acids) that tighten the skin.

What is the definition of Vitamin C?

Brightener, Antioxidant, Sunscreen booster, synthesizes collagen production, neutralizes free radical damage, does not work well with other acids.

How long do you need to be off Accutane before you can have any treatments?

1 year

What are the steps of cleaning and their definitions?

Decontamination or Cleaning: Washing with antibacterial sop and water to remove bioburden

Disinfection: Removing most but not all microbial life by fully submerge tools in an EPA register disinfectant (Ex. Quats) for a minimum of 10 mins. Rinse then put away

Sterilization: Removal of all microbial life including spores using an Autoclave

What is the difference between acids and nourishers?

Acid break cells down, Nourishers build cells up

What are some examples of Lightening ingredients?

Hydroquinone, Alpha Arbutus , Tranexamic Acid (TXA)

What are some ingredients used for Brightening the skin?

Kojic acid, Vitamin C, Licorice Root Extract

What are the four genetic skin types?

Normal, Oily, Combination and Dry

What is the ph range or healthy hair skin and nails?

4.5-5.5

What does the word contraindication mean and what are two examples?

Means do not proceed or use caution. Pregnant, autoimmune disease

How long does a client need to be off retinol before receiving anything other than basic facial ?

7-10 days

why is the molecular weight of acids important to know?

It tells how aggressive the acid will be, the lower the weigh the more aggressive. Also important when layering acids.

When deciding on what peel to use , what 3 things do you need to know?

Active ingredients, ph, concentration of active ingredient.

what is the main difference between AHA and BHA?

AHA work from bottom up, creating a new cell. BHA works from top down eating away at dirt and debris in pore.

What is OSHA and what does it stand for?

OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It regulates health and safety in the workplace.