Client consultation process and identifying treatment contraindications tested on state esthetics board exams.
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- What are the three essential components of a client consultation?
- Health history, skin analysis, and treatment recommendations
- Why must you obtain a complete medical history before esthetic treatment?
- To identify contraindications, medications, allergies, and medical conditions that affect treatment safety
- Isotretinoin (Accutane) is contraindicated for which esthetic treatments?
- Chemical peels, laser treatments, and microdermabrasion (causes severe skin fragility)
- What is a patch test and what does it assess?
- Application of a small amount of product to a small skin area to detect allergic reactions or sensitivities
- Pregnancy is a contraindication for which cosmetic injectables?
- Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers (potential risks to fetus are unknown)
- How long should a client avoid sun exposure after a chemical peel?
- Minimum 48-72 hours; strict SPF 30+ protection for 2-4 weeks
- Why is informed consent critical in esthetic treatment?
- Protects both client and esthetician by documenting understanding of risks, benefits, and aftercare requirements
- Which skin types are most prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation?
- Skin types IV, V, and VI (darker complexions)
- Tretinoin (Retin-A) use requires modification of which treatments?
- Chemical peels, laser treatments, and microdermabrasion (increased sensitivity and irritation)
- What is the Fitzpatrick scale and its role in consultation?
- Classification system for skin types I-VI based on sun sensitivity; guides treatment selection and risk assessment
- Clients with a history of keloid formation should avoid which treatment modality?
- Laser treatments, aggressive microdermabrasion, and deep chemical peels (may trigger keloid response)
- How long after a waxing service should other treatments be deferred?
- Minimum 24-48 hours (skin is sensitized and prone to inflammation)
- Anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications affect which procedures?
- Waxing, extractions, microneedling, and any treatment causing skin trauma (increased bleeding and bruising)
- What does a skin sensitivity assessment determine?
- Client's tolerance level and likelihood of adverse reactions to products or treatments
- Recent Botox or filler injections require waiting how long before other treatments?
- 14 days (allows product to fully integrate and reduces inflammation)
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