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Plastic surgery is also known as?
Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery
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Deep peels are recommended for
Treating deep facial wrinkles, sun damaged skin and even pigmentation or precancerous growth
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The results of collagen or fat injections are expected to last how long?
3-6 months
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Define chemical peel
Is the use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface of the skin, promote cell turn over and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum
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Another name for microlipoinjection is
Fat injections
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What are superficial infections occurring on moist areas of the skin
Yeast infections
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Define rhinoplasty
cosmetic surgery to reshape the nose
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A plastic surgeon is:
A medical doctor specializes in cosmetic and or reconstructive surgery
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Peeling, shedding and coming off in scales are all properties of:
Desquamation of the stratum corneum
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What is the clinical name for bruising?
Ecchymosis
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Which type of skin is collagen or a fat injections recommended for?
Dry, light-colored skin
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What does a chemical peel accomplish?
- Improve skin tone and texture decreases fire lines and wrinkles
- even pigmentation
- remove age spots
- improve the appearance of superficial scars
- reduce pore size
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Define collagen:
A naturally occurring protein that is a component of human skin, joints, bones and ligaments.
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When used at specific and controlled levels of penetration how does a beam of highly light affect damaged skin?
- New skin cells are formed to replace vaporized cells.
- Stimulate increased production of collagen & elastin
- Making new skin smoother, tighter and more youthful
- Minimizes fine lines & wrinkles. Especially around the mouth and eyes, improves facial scars and pigmentation conditions
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What does Dermabrasion help improve?
Uneven skin textures due to acne, facial scars and fine wrinkles
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Which of the following agencies has established procedural guidelines to ensure safety and consistency in the use of alpha hydroxy acids?
The EMDA -Esthetic Manufacturers and Distributors Alliance-
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Name the side effects of Dermabrasion?
- Temporary tingling, burning & itching
- Mild swelling
- Redness
- Lightening of treated skin
- Increased sensitivity to sun
- Formation of milia
- Flare-up of cold sores
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What is the clinical name for bruising
Ecchymosis
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Where do superficial fungal infections occur?
Moist areas of the skin
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What are the side effects of laser resurfacing
- Temporary swelling
- Discomfort
- Lightening of treated areas
- Increased sensitivity to sun and makeup
- Pinkness or redness in the skin that may persist for up to 6 months
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Define: Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery to remove excess fat, skin or muscle from the upper and lower eyelids
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What are the side effects of rhytidectomy procedure?
- Temporary bruising
- Swelling
- Numbness and tenderness of skin
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Define: Wound
A break in the continuity of the skin that is caused by trauma to the tissue
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Name some examples of topical medication?
- Anti-inflammatory
- Keratolytic
- Antibacterial
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What is conjunctivitis characterized by?
Red, itchy, watery eyes that may develop a significant amount of pus.
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What is the proper procedure for second degree burns?
Immerse burned area in cool (not cold) water, do not use home remedies, blisters should not be broken, loosely covered with sterile gauze to prevent infection and dryness.
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