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Estheticians in the Medical Field, Pivot Point Esthetics

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show Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin.  
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show Physician who specializes in the cosmetic or reconstructive surgery.  
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show Performed for aesthetic and reconstructive purposes.  
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Chemical Peel   show
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Desquamation   show
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show More aggressive and considerably more irritating to the skin.  
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show Chemical peel strengths estheticians are allowed to use.  
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Chemical exfoliation/light peel   show
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Medium-Depth peels   show
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1 Month   show
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show Medical treatment that uses phenol to remove dead skin cells; performed by a medical doctor and affects the dermis.  
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Collagen/Fat Injections   show
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show Procedure in which a liquid containing collagen is injected into wrinkles or acne scars.  
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Fat Injections/Autologous Fat Transplantation/Microlipoinjection   show
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show Must be performed by a physician. Uses rough wire brush or bur to remove several layers of the epidermis and can reach as deep as the dermis. Has a lengthy recovery period.  
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Microdermabrasion   show
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show Surgical repair of droopy eyelids and puffy bags underneath the eyes.  
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Dermaplaning   show
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show Facelift. Can improve visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and re-draping the skin of the face and neck.  
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Laser resurfacing   show
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show Removes the affected portion of the epidermis to heat the papillary dermis, which regenerates collagen.  
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show Penetrate the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary dermis below.  
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Rhinoplasty   show
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Wound   show
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6 signs of infection   show
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show Develop when microbes invade an injured, open or wounded part of the body.  
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show Extremely contagious bacterial infection that affects the membrane that lines the eyelids. Characterized by red, itchy, watery eyes that may develop a significant amount of pus.  
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show Superficial fungal infections that occur on moist areas of the skin.  
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show Highly contagious viral infections that are triggered when the body or skin is placed under extreme stress, such as a laser treatment, chemical peel or surgical procedure in which the skin must rapidly repair itself.  
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show Clinical term for bruising of the skin.  
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Erythema   show
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show Applied directly to the skin.  
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show Used to treat inflammatory conditions such as dermatitis. May thin the skin and increase sensitivity. (Ex. steroid cremes and cortisone-type lotions)  
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Keratolytic   show
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show Used to kill bacteria and prevent them from reproducing. Include topical antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clindamycin, and benzoyl peroxide. May cause skin to be dry and flaky.  
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show Taken orally and travel the body in the bloodstream.  
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show Treat a variety of conditions. Primary function is to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria.  
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Antihistamines   show
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Accutane/Isotretinoin   show
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show Least severe burn, only damages the epidermis. Rinse in cool water or apply cold, moist cloths.  
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Second degree burns   show
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show Burn that requires medical attention, call 911 immediately.  
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Scope of practice   show
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