Milady’s Aesthetician Series: Microdermabrasion,9781401881764

Milady’s Aesthetician Series: Microdermabrasion

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ISBN13: 9781401881764
ISBN10: 1401881769
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-08-22
Publisher(s): Milady
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Summary

This book's innovative approach to teaching advanced microdermabrasion techniques makes it easy for aestheticians, clinicians and physicians to follow proven techniques. Professionals in medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas will find that the case studies and specific instructions for implementing process will give them invaluable insight into performing highly successful treatments. This book is just one of 12 in Milady's groundbreaking Aesthetician Series aimed at addressing the advanced educational needs of aestheticians.

Author Biography

Pamela Hill, RN, is chief executive officer and president of Facial Aesthetics, the Pamela Hill Institute, and Pamela Hill Skin Care

Table of Contents

Preface xi
About the Author xiii
Reviewers xv
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction to Microdermabrasion
1(30)
Key Terms
1(1)
Learning Objectives
1(1)
Introduction
2(3)
History and Origins of Microdermabrasion
5(4)
Training
9(6)
Career Opportunities
15(13)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
28(1)
Chapter Review Questions
29(1)
Chapter References
29(2)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
31(34)
Key Terms
31(1)
Learning Objectives
31(1)
Introduction
32(1)
Skin Physiology
33(4)
Skin Anatomy
37(3)
Layers of the Skin
40(10)
Hypodermis or Subcutaneous Tissue
50(1)
Skin Health Over Time
51(6)
Principles of Topical Therapy
57(2)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
59(1)
Chapter Review Questions
59(1)
Chapter References
60(5)
Wound Healing
65(22)
Key Terms
65(1)
Learning Objectives
65(1)
Introduction
66(1)
Basic Phases of Wound Healing
66(5)
Types of Wounds
71(5)
Scarring
76(6)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
82(1)
Chapter Review Questions
83(1)
Chapter References
83(4)
Skin Typing
87(28)
Key Terms
87(1)
Learning Objectives
87(1)
Introduction
88(1)
Skin Typing and Aging Analysis
88(11)
Aging Analysis
99(9)
Putting It All Together
108(4)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
112(1)
Chapter Review Questions
113(1)
Chapter References
113(2)
Fundamentals of Skin Care
115(30)
Key Terms
115(1)
Learning Objectives
115(1)
Introduction
116(1)
Cosmeceuticals
116(3)
Cleansers
119(5)
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
124(3)
Vitamin C
127(3)
Moisturizers
130(4)
Sunscreen
134(2)
Hydroquinone
136(3)
Retinoids
139(3)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
142(1)
Chapter Review Questions
143(1)
Chapter References
143(2)
Consultations
145(20)
Key Terms
145(1)
Learning Objectives
145(1)
Introduction
146(1)
Office Consultation
147(16)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
163(1)
Chapter Review Questions
163(1)
Chapter Reference
164(1)
Indications and Contraindications for Microdermabrasion
165(34)
Key Terms
165(1)
Learning Objectives
165(1)
Introduction
166(1)
Clinical Indications for Microdermabrasion
166(12)
Contraindications for Microdermabrasion
178(11)
Consulting Your Physician
189(6)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
195(1)
Chapter Review Questions
196(1)
Chapter References
196(3)
Pretreatment for Microdermabrasion
199(18)
Key Terms
199(1)
Learning Objectives
199(1)
Introduction
200(1)
Complete Therapeutic Program
201(5)
Home Product Selection
206(1)
Case Studies for Microdermabrasion
206(8)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
214(1)
Chapter Review Questions
214(1)
Chapter References
215(2)
Microdermabrasion Treatments
217(46)
Key Terms
217(1)
Learning Objectives
217(1)
Introduction
218(1)
Microdermabrasion Technology
218(6)
Clinicians and Microdermabrasion Techniques
224(11)
Safe Practices and Sanitation
235(4)
Creating Unique Treatments
239(2)
Predictable Outcomes
241(9)
Group Study Examples
250(9)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
259(1)
Chapter Review Questions
260(1)
Chapter References
260(3)
The Business of Microdermabrasion
263(24)
Key Terms
263(1)
Learning Objectives
263(1)
Introduction
264(1)
Getting Your Business Started
264(8)
Keeping Your Business Moving
272(13)
Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic
285(1)
Chapter Review Questions
285(1)
Chapter References
285(2)
Glossary 287(14)
Index 301

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