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Chapter 14: Medical Environment (Post-Operative Complications…
Chapter 14: Medical Environment
Cosmetic Procedures
Laser Resurfacing
Uses highly focused light to stimulate collagen/elastin production and improve scars/wrinkles/pigmentation
Non-Ablative Laser
Treats papillary dermis without affecting epidermis
Ablative Laser
Removes epidermis, heats papillary dermis to regenerate collagen
Injections
Collagen or Fat Injections
Fills in lines, adds fullness to face
Results last 3-6 months
Botox
Paralyzes muscle to reduce wrinkles
Results last 2-3 months, depends on person
Chemical Peels
Medium-Depth Peel
Affects the dermis
Uses 50-70% glycolic acid or 35-40% TCA
Deep Peel
Can only be performed by physician
Treats deep wrinkles, sun-damage, and pre-cancerous growths
Light/Superficial Peel
Only peel in Estheticians' scope of practice
Peel can be max of 30% acid and pH no lower than 3.0
Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic
Rhinoplasty (For aesthetic purposes)
Blepharoplasty (For aesthetic purposes)
Rhytidectomy (Facelift)
Reconstructive
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Rhinoplasty (For defects)
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion removes several layers of epidermis
Treats deep wrinkles, pigmentation, and scars
Takes 3-6 months to heal totally
Post-Operative Complications
Conjunctivitis
Herpes
Yeast Infections
Ecchymosis (Bruising)
Bacterial Infections
Erythema (Redness)
Continued Education
Where to get it:
Professional Associations
Medical Facilities
Product Manufacturers
Why it is important:
Help maintain licensure
Keep your practice up-to-date and on-trend
Marketability for yourself
Scope of Practice
Permitted
Procedures that affect only the epidermis OR are permitted to be used under supervision of physician Examples:
MicroDermabrasion
Light Therapy
Superficial Peels
Not Permitted
Procedures that affect the dermis or below, procedures that require a license or certification that you do not have, or procedures that you do not have the right supervision for
Injections
Dermabrasion
Any surgery
Deep peels
Laser