Milady Esthetics Chapter 19 Exam With
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abdominoplasty
procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten
the area
ayurveda
one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems. It originated in India and is thought to by as much
as 5,000 years old. Translates from Sanskrit as "science of health or wellness."
balneotherapy
Body treatments that use mud or fango. Dead Sea Salt, seaweed, enzymes, or peat baths.
blepharoplasty
A plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and/or fat in the upper or lower eyelids.
body masks
a body treatment involving the application of an exfoliating, hydrating, purification, or detoxification
mask to the entire body. Masks may include clay, cream, gel, or seaweed bases.
body scrubs
Use of friction and products to exfoliate, hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish the skin.
body wraps
Wraps remineralize, hydrate, stimulate, or promote relaxation by using aloe, gels, lotions, oils,
seaweed, herbs, clay, or mud
Botox
Neuromuscular -blocking serum (botulinum toxin) that paralyzes nerve cells on the muscle when this
serum is injected into it
cell renewal factor
Abbreviated CRF; cell turnover rate
cellulite
Dimpling of the skin caused by protrusion of subcutaneous fat; is due to an irregularity in distribution
of fat in the area, usually found on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen.
cosmetic surgery
Also known as Esthetic Surgery; elective surgery for improving and altering the appearance.
dermabrasion
Medical procedure; strong exfoliation method using a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue
down to the dermis
, dermal fillers
Products used to fill lines, wrinkles, and other facial imperfections
endermology
Treatment for Cellulite
foot reflexology
Technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that
directly correspond to the anatomy of the body. Reflexology is also performed on the hands and ears.
hydrotherapy
Spa treatments that use water (in its 3 forms - ice, steam, and liquid)
injectable fillers
Substances used in nonsurgical procedures to fill in or plump up areas of the skin. Botox and dermal
fillers are injectables
Jessner's Peel
Light to Medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent
laser resurfacing
A laser procedure utilizing the CO2 or erbium laser that involves vaporization of the epidermis and/or
dermis for facial rejuvenation; used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars and stimulate growth of
new collagen
liposuction
A surgical procedure used to remove stubborn areas of fat
mammoplasty
Surgery to after the shape or contours of the breast
microcurrent (device)
A device that mimics the body's natural electrical energy to reeducate and tone facial muscles;
improves circulation and increases collagen and elastin production
microdermabrassion
Form of mechanical exfoliation
nonablative
Procedure that does not remove tissue; wrinkle treatments that bypass the epidermis to stimulate
collagen in the dermis for wrinkle reduction are nonablative
phenol
Carbolic acid; a caustic poison; used for peels and to disinfect metallic implements
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abdominoplasty
procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten
the area
ayurveda
one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems. It originated in India and is thought to by as much
as 5,000 years old. Translates from Sanskrit as "science of health or wellness."
balneotherapy
Body treatments that use mud or fango. Dead Sea Salt, seaweed, enzymes, or peat baths.
blepharoplasty
A plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and/or fat in the upper or lower eyelids.
body masks
a body treatment involving the application of an exfoliating, hydrating, purification, or detoxification
mask to the entire body. Masks may include clay, cream, gel, or seaweed bases.
body scrubs
Use of friction and products to exfoliate, hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish the skin.
body wraps
Wraps remineralize, hydrate, stimulate, or promote relaxation by using aloe, gels, lotions, oils,
seaweed, herbs, clay, or mud
Botox
Neuromuscular -blocking serum (botulinum toxin) that paralyzes nerve cells on the muscle when this
serum is injected into it
cell renewal factor
Abbreviated CRF; cell turnover rate
cellulite
Dimpling of the skin caused by protrusion of subcutaneous fat; is due to an irregularity in distribution
of fat in the area, usually found on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen.
cosmetic surgery
Also known as Esthetic Surgery; elective surgery for improving and altering the appearance.
dermabrasion
Medical procedure; strong exfoliation method using a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue
down to the dermis
, dermal fillers
Products used to fill lines, wrinkles, and other facial imperfections
endermology
Treatment for Cellulite
foot reflexology
Technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that
directly correspond to the anatomy of the body. Reflexology is also performed on the hands and ears.
hydrotherapy
Spa treatments that use water (in its 3 forms - ice, steam, and liquid)
injectable fillers
Substances used in nonsurgical procedures to fill in or plump up areas of the skin. Botox and dermal
fillers are injectables
Jessner's Peel
Light to Medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent
laser resurfacing
A laser procedure utilizing the CO2 or erbium laser that involves vaporization of the epidermis and/or
dermis for facial rejuvenation; used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars and stimulate growth of
new collagen
liposuction
A surgical procedure used to remove stubborn areas of fat
mammoplasty
Surgery to after the shape or contours of the breast
microcurrent (device)
A device that mimics the body's natural electrical energy to reeducate and tone facial muscles;
improves circulation and increases collagen and elastin production
microdermabrassion
Form of mechanical exfoliation
nonablative
Procedure that does not remove tissue; wrinkle treatments that bypass the epidermis to stimulate
collagen in the dermis for wrinkle reduction are nonablative
phenol
Carbolic acid; a caustic poison; used for peels and to disinfect metallic implements
