Chapter 10 Facial Devices and Technology SG

What is true of the use of facial devices and technology?

It provides optimal outcomes more readily.

How should estheticians relate to emerging new technologies?

They should educate themselves about their use and effectiveness.

What is a likely result from an esthetician's investment in high-quality machines?

There will be a return on their investment.

What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?

Electrotherapy

A client who would likely benefit the most from electrotherapy would be _____?

A retired woman who has spent her entire life in a tropical climate

An example of someone who should NOT receive electrotherapy is_____?

A pregnant client

The type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is _____?

Broken Skin

Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has ____?

epilepsy

Approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines are used during a facial treatment?

5-10 minutes

Hot cabbies are used to heat _________.

towels

What is true of UV lamps in towel warmers?

They are not effective for disinfection

Besides their soothing effect, what do hot towels help with?

Softening the skin before extractions

The temperature of a hot towel should be tested _____?

On the esthetician's wrist

Esthetician's are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of ________?

Gloves

Hot Towels are the most effective in ________?

The removal of facial masks

The device also known as as a loupe is ________?

A magnifying lamp

What does a diopter measure?

magnification

What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters?

50x magnification

The magnifying lamp should be used ________.

during extractions

The most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear out over time is ___________.

the adjustment arm

What is the standard for a magnifying lamp used by most estheticians?

5 diopters

When buying a magnifying lamp, an esthetician might have second thoughts about purchasing _________.

a lamp with a lens that distorts the image around the edges

The light source in a Wood's light comes from _______.

A Filtered Black Light

What skin would appear to be blue-white under a Wood's lamp?

healthy

How does oily skin appear under a Wood's lamp?

orange

The main purpose of a rotary brush is _______?

Light exfoliation

A rotary brush would likely be used when treating __________.

a client who did not want a peel

The rotary brush should be used on in each area of the face _________.

up to 3 passes

Always refill a steamer with _________.

distilled water

What treatment requires clients to remove jewelry?

Galvanic machine

The part of the steamer that takes the longest to cool is ________.

The glass jar

What should the glass jar on a steamer be cleaned with?

vinegar

What machine is designed to stimulate the skin and remove impurities?

Vacuum machine

What client would benefit the most from a vacuum machine?

A client with sluggish circulation

When using a vacuum machine, it is usually enough to make _______.

3-5 passes

Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a _________.

Galvanic machine

Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has _________.

high blood pressure

Electrodes in a galvanic machine must be handled ________.

both by the esthetician and the client

A client's mouth might have a metallic taste after treatment with a _________.

Galvanic machine

A nigh frequency machine __________.

May be louder than other machines

extensive acne and problematic skin would benefit the most from _______.

a large mushroom

What is generally treated with a comb electrode?

The Scalp

The machine that connects directly to the vacuum machine is the ________.

spray machine

the spray machine should not be used on a client with ________.

respiratory issues

How often should mineral buildup in the sprayer should be cleaned?

monthly

In order to prevent cross contamination, what is necessary for paraffin wax heaters?

They should not allow for the immersion of a client's hand or foot.

A paraffin mask is used for _______.

Hydrating dry skin

What is true of the effects of a warm paraffin mask?

The effects are immediate, but not long lasting

Electric mitts and boots perform the important functions of _________.

Helping with product absorption

electric boots should be warmed before use for about _______.

10 minutes

electric mitts and boots should be used in conjunction with ________.

plastic liners

What is true of all-in-one machines?

They may be more costly in the long run

What should estheticians know about manufacturer's claims about their products?

They should be checked by researching clinical studies.

What should an esthetician know before purchasing a new machine?

the purchase of a quality machine will involve extensive research

The best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be ________.

a reliable steamer