Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 52 of 484
A California esthetician asks whether she can perform a 'medium-depth' chemical peel that visibly reaches the dermis. The correct answer is:
a.No, peels reaching living/dermal tissue are outside her scope
b.Yes, if she uses sterile gloves
c.Yes, with a signed waiver
d.Yes, if she has 5+ years of experience
Explanation
Estheticians may only perform superficial peels that act on the stratum corneum. Peels reaching living layers require medical supervision.
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