Superficial peeling removes cells from which layers?
The corneum layers of the epidermis.
Cell turnover rate
The rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis.
How many layers does the corneum layer have?
15 to 20 layers.
Jessner's peel
Light to medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent.
Products used for light peels
Glycolic acid, lactic acid, enzyme peels and in some cases Jessner's.
Glycolic acid
The strongest AHA and is derived from sugar cane. Can penetrate into the epidermis more effectively because it has the smallest molecular size of the AHAs.
BHAs
Salicylic acid. Dissolve oil and are used for oily skin and acne.
Salicylic acid
Derives from sweet birch, willow bark, and wintergreen. Has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Buffering agents
Ingredients added to products to help make them less irritating.
What should be discussed before a peel?
The issues and contraindications. The procedures, expected outcome and realistic goals.
Nonthermal technologies
LED technology. Uses visible light and the different colors of light produce different effects on the skin.
What does improper microdermabrasion do?
Causes hypopigmentation/hyperpigmentation. Can also led to sensitivity.
What does successful microdermabrasion depend on?
Proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow, and vacuum setting.
Green light (color therapy)
Calming.
Microampere electrical neuromuscular stimulation
Include healing muscles and wounds, controlling pain and fusing bones.
Benefits of ultrasound
Cellulite reduction. It's deep penetrating, stimulates tissue, increases blood flow and promotes oxygenation.
Hydrotherapy
Uses water in one of its three forms. Scotch hose, Vichy shower, watsu massage, hot tubs, steam rooms, foot soaks, and etc.
Body exfoliation is also known as?
Polish or glow
Reflexology applies pressure where?
Feet, hands and ears.
Balneotherapy ingredients
Mineral, mud or fango, Dead Sea salt, seaweed, enzymes or peat are all used in baths.
Ayurveda doshas
Pitta, kappa, and vatta.
What are doshas?
Mind and body types.
Causes of cellulite
Female hormones, genetics, and protrusion of subcutaneous fat.
How is cellulite repaired?
By keeping collagen and elastin healthy, cells and connective tissue need to be strengthened and hydrated through nutrients and water intake.
Preoperative care goals
Getting the skin in its optimum state and as healthy as possible. Increasing the skin's metabolism and reducing cellular debris. Helping the patient stay calm.
IPL therapies do what?
Bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis to promote wrinkle reduction.
Synthetic dermal fillers
Silicone and hyaluronic acids.
Blepharoplasty
Eye lift
Sclerotherapy
Minimizes varicose veins and other varicosities by injecting chemical agents into the affected areas.
Phenol peels
Are the strongest peels and can be toxic.