SAA Laser Institute 1

Thermal Relaxation time is the time it takes for effected tissue to ___.

The larger a spot size is, the deeper it penetrates.

Wavelength dictates ___.

80-90% of the collagen in our body is type I, II, and ___.

What is Hemosiderin Staining?

What chromophores are absorbed by laser light?

The Lipid Barrier minimizes water loss

What common treatments are related to acne?

Triggers for rosacea include

Terminal hair is ___ making it easier to remove.

The Subcutaneous Layer, or Hypodermis, is the deepest layer made up of mainly ___.

The Stratum Lucidum is found only in ___

Fluence is expressed in ___.

The epidermis is the most ___ layer

The skin has ____ main functions

Birthmarks such as Port Wine Stain or Cafe Au Lait can get ___ wtih age.

A laser beam is Coherent, Collimated, and ___.

HIV, HPV, HSV 1&2 can be found in laser plume.

The protein that gives hair, nails, and skin its hardness and durability is

Melanoma can spread.

A small oil producing gland attached to the hair follicle is ___.

Becker's Nevus commonly affects ___.

Larger spot sizes deliver more ___ and require ___ energy.

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that is characterized with ___.

Actinic Keratosis (AK) have pre-cancerous cells.

There is no known cause or cure for Rosacea.

Lasers and IPL devices can be used for permanent hair reduction.

Your Pulse Duration must be equal to or ___ than the target's TRT to effectively destroy it.

What percent of collagen do we lose each year after age 20?

IPL is most suited for ___ skin types.

Which skin types must we be more careful with?

Acne is often hereditary.

LHR works best if the skin is ___ than the hair.

How thick is 100 microns?

Heat based devices should not be used on PIH caused by heat for ___.

The most important questions to ask a patient to determine skin type is

In lasers that the the wavelength targets Oxyhemoglobin, Melanin, or Ink, a longer pulse duration is ___.

MRSA is contagious.

Skin is the largest organ.

There is higher absorption of melanin in ___ wavelengths.

Pulse Width is a measurement of ___.

Where does melanin sit in the layers of the skin?

In lasers that the wavelength targets water, a shorter pulse duration is ___.

Selective Photothermolysis is the theory of applying light and heat to a target without affecting any of the the ___.

What are the best treatments for Melasma?

Melasma commonly darkens with ___.

You can treat a person with an active cold sore.

Longer wavelengths are ___ for darker skin types.

Melanin gives skin its

The Stratum Corneum cells replace themselves every

What are two of the bacteria related to acne?

Photo damage is

The Dermis is where ___ is found

You must destroy the ___ and ___ to achieve hair reduction.

Tyrosinase inhibitors like Hydroquinone are used in

Collagen & Elastin are produced from ___ cells.

Who founded theory of stimulated emission?

The (ECM) Extracellular Matrix is made up of ___ collagen.

The three primary methods of engergizing and active medium are ___.

Dysplastic Nevi can become malignant.

A true laser beam is an example of Stimulated Emission of Radiation?

At what age do we slow drastically in collagen production?

You must stay ___ mm away from competing chromophores ie. tattoos, permanent makeup.

Eumelanin gives hair its brown and black color

1064 YAG is best for ___ skin types with ___ hair.

Skin cancer can occur in unexposed areas of the body.

Which laser tissue interaction results in absorption of competing chromophores?

Eumelanin is more easily treated.

The function that allows us to feel heat, pain, cold, and pressure is?

The tough protein hair is made up of is ___.

The main chromophore is ___.

Short pulse durations are ___ for darker skin types.

What factors contribute to extrinsic aging?

In 1064 Yag penetrates the ___, and has the ___ melanin absorption.

Elastin is responsible for ___ in the skin.

Proper Epidermal cooling can prevent a ___.

Hair can be removed best in the ___ phase.

Keratosis Pilaris is very common and presents as

Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) is caused by ___.

Atoms are negatively charged electrons revolving around a ___ charged nucleus.

UVA, UVB, & UVC rays are an example of what type of light?

If a person does not have an active cold sore/herpes break out in the treatment area, but does get them, you should ___.

Wavelength is a measurement of ___.

What does the Acronymn LASER stand for?

What are signs of skin cancer?

Hertz is the number of pulses delivered per ___ ONTO the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid holds 1,000 times its weight in ___.

As spot size decreases, Fluence must ___.

IPL is not a true laser.

The three layers of the skin are

The most common form of skin cancer is ___.

Visible light is between 400 and 700nm.

Permanent laser hair reduction means that ___.

A laser is often named after its

___ gives hair its color.

What is the natural pH of the skin?

IPL Visible light is an example of Spontaneous Emission of Radiation?

Psoriasis and Eczema could get worse with laser treatment.

In the Fitzpatrick Scale, skin types range from 1 to ___

The hair shaft is the mostly exposed part of the hair.