Clinical Cosmetology: A Medical Approach to Esthetics Procedures
by Victoria Rayner
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Cosmetology and Medicine
Goals and Considerations of Clinical Cosmetology
Camouflage Therapy
Duties of the Camouflage Therapist
Review
Chapter 2 - Patient Management
Psychological Aspects of Working With Disfigured Patients
Self Image
Clear Communication
- The Elements of Good Listening
- Body Language
- Proxemics
- Kinesics
- The Power of the Spoken Word
- Proper Verbal Communications
Managing Difficult Patients
- Sarcastic Patients
- Complaining Patients
- Negative Patients
- Silent, Withdrawn Patients
- Overly Agreeable Patients
- Psychiatric Aspects of Camouflage Therapy
Special Patients
- Foreign Language Speaking Patients
- Children
The Physically Disabled
- Working with the Disabled
Interacting with Disabled People
- Working with Communication Disorders
- Rape Survivors
- Working with battered Women
- Treatment of the Terminally Ill Patient
Review
Chapter 3 - Cosmetology Therapy with Disfigured Children
The Impact of Disfigurement - Social Stereotyping
Effects in Childhood
Effects in Adolescence
The Use of Cosmetic Camouflage
Variables Affecting Effectiveness
- Parent Variables
- Minimizing Defenses
- Maximizing Defenses
- Realistic Coping Defenses
- Child Variables
- Gender
- Life-style
- Child's Wish for Cosmetic Camouflage
- Temperament
Cosmetic Camouflage Needs Inventory
Review
Chapter 4 - Documentation, Medical Terminology and Record Keeping
Importance of Medical Documentation
Patient Records
Filing Patient Records
Sharing Patient Information with Others
Obtaining the Patient's Medical History
Patient Relationship
- Confidentiality
S.O.A.P. - Problem Assessment and Plan Formulation
- Subjective
- Objective
- Assessment
- Emotional/Psychological State
- Communication Skills
- Social and Leisure Activities
- Prior Makeup Experience
- Financial Status of the Patient
- Medically- Related Information
- Plan
Facial or Body Diagrams
- Photographic Documentation
Patient's Outline of the Camouflage Procedure
Medical Correspondence
Terms Used for Charting
Professional Symbols and Abbreviations
- Medical Abbreviations
- Miscellaneous Symbols
Review
Chapter 5 - Understanding Color
The Color Wheel
Color Schemes
- Related Color Schemes
- Contrasting Color Schemes
Mixing Cosmetic Pigments
- Adequate Eyesight
- Lighting
- Texture
Color Terms
Review
Chapter 6 - Materials
Materials Checklist
Makeup Kit
Room Equipment
The Room
Equipment and Instruments
Materials Needed
Camouflage Cover Creams
Review
Chapter 7 - Corrective Makeup
Makeup Foundations
Bone Structure
Highlighting and Contouring
- Highlighting
- Contouring
- Blending
Face Shapes
Corrective Makeup Techniques
- Wide Forehead
- Double Chin
- The Nose
Adding Additional Color
- Cream Rouge and Powder Blushes
- Selecting the Appropriate Shade of Powdered Blusher or Rouge
- How to Apply Gels or Rouge
- How to Apply a Powdered Blusher
Corrective Techniques for the Eye Area
- Eye Cosmetics
- Brushes
- Contouring and Highlighting with Eye Shadows
- Eyelashes
- Eyelash and Eyebrow Dye
- False Eyelashes
- Corrective Techniques for Eyebrows
- Re-Creating Eyebrows
Corrective Techniques for the Lips
- Lip Liner
- Re-Defining the Lip Area
- Lipstick
Review
Chapter 8 - Cosmetic Therapy
What Type of Patient is a Candidate for Camouflage Therapy?
Corrective Cover Products and Setting Powders
Applying Cover Creams
- Oily or Acne-Prone Skin
- Sensitive, Dry or Dehydrated Skin
Matching Cover Creams to the Skin
Duplicating Natural Imperfections on the Skin - Cosmetic Therapy for Children
- Camouflaging Acne Scars
- Camouflaging Hypopigmentation
- Recreating Skin Imperfections
Imitating Beard Stubble, Freckles, Rosy Cheeks
Color Correctors
- Neutralizing redness
- Tattoos
- Neutralizing Bruising
- Concealing Eyelid Incision Lines
Cosmetic Therapy for Partial Baldness
Cream Rouge and Powder Blushers
Patient Instruction
- Cover Cream removal Method
- Guiding the Patient through the Application Process
- Face and Body Diagram
Review
Chapter 9 - Micropigmentation
Candidates for Micropigmentation
Poor Candidates for Micropigmentation
Most Commonly Use Micropigmentation
Procedures
- Lash Line
- Eyebrows
- Lip Liner
- Nipple-Areola
- Scars
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Potential Risks and Complications
- Abrasion of the Cornea
- Eyelash Loss
- Pigment Fading
- Unexpected Scarring
- Inconsistent Color
- Hematoma
- Infection
- Spreading of the Pigment
Lash Liner Procedure
Post-Operative Instructions
Review
Chapter 10 - Adaptive Grooming techniques for the Visually Impaired
Common Causes of Blindness
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Retinal Detachment
- Degenerative Retinal Disorders
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Toxoplasmosis
- Retinal Vein Occlusion (or Artery Occlusion)
- Medication
- Tumors
Adaptive Techniques in Makeup and Basic Grooming
- Why Would Women Who Are Blind Want to Wear Makeup?
- Materials
- Cosmetic Therapy for the Blind
- Labeling
- Search Methods
- Makeup Application
Eyewear
Important Considerations in Selecting the Appropriate Eyewear
- Eye Makeup for Eyeglass Wearers
Hairstyling
Trimming Mustaches and Beards
Nail Care
Review
Chapter 11 - Dermatology
Introduction
Dermatology
Disorders of the Skin
- Viral Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Fungal Infections
- Parasitic Infestations
- Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Rosacea (Acne Rosacea)
- The Office Management of Acne Vulgaris, a Personal Approach
- Prickly Heat
- Skin Injuries
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Xanthelasma
- Tumors
- Impaired Blood Supply
Dermatologic Examination
- Patient History
- Physical Examination
Dermatologic Therapy
- Topical Medications
- Systemic Medications
- Physical Modalities
Dermatologic Instruments
- Biopsy Punch
- Comedo Extractor
- Skin Curette
- Iris Scissors
- Scalpel
- High Frequency Desiccation
Dermatologic Procedures
- Cryotherapy
- Curettage and Electrosurgery
- Mohs Surgery
- Radiation Therapy
- Dermabrasion
Laser Surgery/Vascular Lesions
- Plastic Surgery and the Treatment of Superficial Vascular Lesions
- Sclerotherapy
- Collagen Injections
Dermatologic Conditions
- Hypopigmentation
- Vitiligo
- Hyperpigmentation
- Dark Circles
- Melasma/Chloasma
- Nevus/Nevi
- Telangiectasia
- Rosacea
- Cherry Hemangioma
- Portwine Stains (PWS)
- Acne
- Discoid Lupus erythematosus (DLE)
- Scleroderma
- Dermatitis (Eczema)
Hair and Scalp Disorders
- Dandruff
- Alopecia
- Fungal Infections (Tinea)
- Animal Parasites
- Non-Contagious Disorders of the Hair
Review
Chapter 12 - Camouflage Therapy and the Burn Patient
Introduction
Post-Burn Patients
Severity of Burns
Burn Care Facilities
Burn Care
Patient Care After Discharge
Skin Care
- Skin Treatments
- Clinical Considerations
- What to Expect
- Charting
- Cleansing
- Toning
- Moisturizing
- Sunscreen
- Massage
- Exfoliants
- Unwanted Hair Removal
- Masquing
- Storage
- Professional Skin Treatments
The Treatment Room
Materials Needed for Facial Treatment
Documenting the Patient's History
The Analysis
Esthetic Considerations
Preparation for the Facial Treatment
The Facial
- Comedone Extraction
- Facial Massage
- The Collagen Fiber Masque
- Paraffin Herbal Masque
Camouflage Therapy
The Assessment
Clinical Considerations
- The Face
- Eyebrows
- Eyes
- False Eyelashes
- The Lips
- Mustaches and Beards
- Wigs
- Keloid Scarring
- Areas of the Body
Review
Chapter 13 - Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
The Plastic Surgeon
The Operating Room
Equipment Used in Plastic Surgery
Implants
Machines
Medications
Procedures
- Retin-A
- Chemical Peel
- Dermabrasion
- Collagen Injections
- Fat Injections
- Collagen and Fat Injections
Treatment of Color Deformities
- Laser Treatment of Skin Deformities
- Surgical Treatment of Skin Deformities
- Medical Treatment of Skin Deformities
Face Lift (Rhytidectomy )
Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Forehead Lift
Hair Restoration and Transplantation
Contour Treatments
- Rhinoplasty
- Otoplasty
- Facial Contouring
- Liposuction
Breast Enlargement
Breast Reduction, Uplift, Reconstruction
Tummy Tuck and Other Lifts
Special Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Areas
Review
Chapter 14 - Esthetic Therapy for Cancer Patients
Understanding Cancer
Diagnosis
- Cancer Therapy
Working with the Cancer Patient
Hair Loss
Hair Replacement
- Facial Hairpieces
- Artificial Eyelashes
- Camouflaging with Eyewear
- Eyebrow Alternatives
- Wigs
- Head Wraps
- Wig Manufacturers and Retail Outlets
Skin Care
- Helping the Patient Care for His or Her Skin
- His or Her Skin
- At-Home Skin Care
- Skin Care for Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
- How to Respond to the Patient's Skin Care Questions
Edema
Erythema
Radiation Burns
Changes in Skin Tone
Photosensitivity
Skin Cancer
Skin Care Treatments and Facial Preparations
Facial Treatments
- Preparing Natural Cosmetics
- Draping the Patient for the Facial
- The Facial
Cosmetic Camouflage
Cosmetic Therapy After Radiotherapy
Correcting Discoloration
Traumatic Scarring
Cosmetic Therapy for Mastectomy Patients with Breast Reconstruction
Caring for the Nails
- Slow Regrowth Cycle
- Malformation of the Nails
- Infection
- Pigmentary Problems
- Nail Fragility
- Artificial Nails
Clothing Alternatives
Color
Weight Fluctuation
Re-Image Counseling for the Post-Mastectomy Patients
Clothing Suggestions
Review
Chapter 15 - AIDS
Transmission
High-Risk Groups
Diagnosis
Opportunistic Infections and AIDS
- Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
- Toxoplasmosis
- Cytomegalovirus
Medical Treatment
AZT
Neoplasms and AIDS
- Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)
- Camouflaging KS Lesions
- Clinical Considerations
- The Camouflage Session
- Lymphoma
The Psychological Aspects of AIDS
Intimate Relationships
The Family
Friends
Medical Insurance
Physical Aspects of the Disease
AIDS in the Workplace
Social Interaction
Keeping Up Appearances
The Importance of Touch
Working with Patients with AIDS
Review
Appendix A - The Use of Glycolic Acid
Current Uses of Glycolic Acid
- Anatomy of the Skin
- Effects of Glycolic Acid
- The Aging Process
Products Containing Glycolic Acid
- Retin-A
Programs for Using Glycolic Acid
Appendix B - The patient Diagram
Appendix C - Selected Readings
Glossary/Index
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