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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Aestheticians who work in day spas can provide Botox Cosmetic injections.
  1. True
  2. False
2. What is hyaluronic acid?
  1. A toxic substance injected into facial muscles to block nerve impulses
  2. A form of body fat injected into lines in the face to reduce wrinkles
  3. A natural complex sugar that retains water
  4. A protein substance found in all human and animal tissue
3. What is collagen?
  1. A toxic substance injected into facial muscles to block nerve impulses
  2. A form of body fat injected into lines in the face to reduce wrinkles
  3. An anesthetic used to numb the skin during dermabrasion
  4. A protein substance found in all human and animal tissue
4. The results from most nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are permanent.
  1. True
  2. False
5. Synthetic fillers like Artefill and Radiesse are used for:
  1. Smoothing skin with pits and large pores
  2. Filling facial wrinkles and folds
  3. Removing varicose veins
  4. Lightening brown spots
6. The lightest form of skin resurfacing is:
  1. Microdermabrasion
  2. Chemical peel
  3. Dermabrasion
  4. Photorejuvenation
7. Photorejuvenation uses __________ to improve the appearance of your skin.
  1. Pulsed light laser
  2. Carbon dioxide laser
  3. Pixel or Fraxel lasers
  4. Radiofrequency technology
8. Laser treatments to destroy hair follicles should be performed by a:
  1. Dermatologist or plastic surgeon
  2. Aesthetician
  3. Electrologist
  4. Cosmetologist
9. Because no surgery is involved, fillers, facial resurfacing and Botox Cosmetic are all completely safe treatments.
  1. True
  2. False

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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