What Should An Esthetician Know Before Purchasing A New Machine

Question: What is true of the use of facial devices?

Answer: it provides optimal outcomes more readily

Question: How should estheticians relate to emerging new technologies?

Answer: they should educate themselves about their use and effectiveness

Question: What is a likely result from an estheticians investment in high-quality machines?

Answer: there will be a return on the investment

Question: what is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?

Answer: electrotherapy

Question: a client who would likely benefit the most from electrotherapy would be

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

Question: an example of someone who should not receive electrotherapy is

Answer: a pregnant woman

Question: the type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is

Answer: clients with open or broken skin

Question: electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has

Answer: epilepsy

Question: approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines used during a facial treatment?

Answer: 5-10 min

Question: hot cabbies are used to heat

Answer: towels

Question: What is true UV lamps in towel warmers

Answer: They are not effective for disinfection

Question: besides their soothing effect. what do hot towels help with?

Answer: softening the skin before extractions

Question: the temperature of a hot towel be tested

Answer: on the estheticians wrist

Question: estheticians are protected from blood borne illness by the use of

Answer: gloves

Question: hot towels are the most effective in

Answer: the removal of facial masks

Question: the device also known as a loupe is

Answer: a magnifying lamp

Question: what does a diopter measure

Answer: magnification

Question: what magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters

Answer: 50x magnification

Question: the magnifying lamp should be used

Answer: during extractions

Question: the most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear out over time is

Answer: the adjustment arm

Question: what is the standard for a mag lamp used by most estheticians

Answer: 5 diopters

Question: when buying a mag lamp an esthetician might have second thoughts about purchasing?

Answer: a lamp that distorts the image around the edges

Question: the woods light comes from

Answer: a filtered black light

Question: what skin would appear to be blue-white under a woods lamp

Answer: healthy

Question: how does oily skin appear under a woods lamp

Answer: orange

Question: the main purpose of a rotary brush

Answer: lightly exfoliate the skin

Question: a rotary brush would likely be used when

Answer: a client who did not want a peel

Question: the rotary brush should be used on each area of the face

Answer: up to 3 passes

Question: always refill a steamer with

Answer: sterile water

Question: what treatment requires a client to remove jewelry

Answer: galvanic machine

Question: the part of the steamer that takes the longest to cool is

Answer: the glass jar

Question: What should the glass jar on a steamer be cleaned with

Answer: vinegar

Question: what machine is designed to stimulate the skin to remove impurities

Answer: the vacuum machine

Question: what client would benefit the most from a vacuum machine

Answer: a client with sluggish circulation

Question: when using a vacuum machine, it is usually enough to make

Answer: 3-5 passes

Question: chemical desincrustation and and iconic iontophoresis is created by a

Answer: galvanic machine

Question: never use a galvanic machine with a client who has

Answer: high blood pressure

Question: electrodes in a galvanic machine must be handled

Answer: both by the esthetician and the client

Question: a clients mouth might have a metallic taste after treatment with a

Answer: galvanic machine

Question: a high frequency machine

Answer: may be louder than other machines

Question: extensive acne and problematic skin would benefit the most from

Answer: a large mushroom

Question: what is generally treated with a comb electrode

Answer: the scalp

Question: the machine that connects directly to the vacuum machine is the

Answer: spray machine

Question: the spray machine should not be used on a client with

Answer: respiratory issues

Question: how often should mineral buildup in the sprayer should cleansed?

Answer: monthly

Question: in order to prevent cross contamination, what is necessary for paraffin wax heaters?

Answer: they should not allow for the immersion of a clients hand or foot

Question: a paraffin mask is used for

Answer: hydrating dry skin

Question: what is true of the effects of a warm paraffin mask?

Answer: the effects are immediate, but not long lasting

Question: electric mitts and boots perform the important function of

Answer: helping with product absorption

Question: electric boots should be warmed before use for about

Answer: 10 min

Question: electric mitts and boots should be used in conjunction with

Answer: liners

Question: what is true of all-in-one machines?

Answer: they may be more costly in the long run

Question: what should estheticians know about manufacturers claims about their products

Answer: they should be checked by researching clinical studies

Question: what should an esthetician know before purchasing a new machine?

Answer: the purchase of a quality machine will involve extensive research

Question: the best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be

Answer: a reliable steamer