Facial TreatmentsQuestion 65 of 100
A client asks the esthetician to perform a 35 percent TCA peel she saw advertised online. How should the esthetician respond?
a.Explain that a peel at that depth is a medical procedure outside esthetic scope, and refer her to a physician
b.Perform it but shorten the contact time to make it superficial
c.Perform it if the client signs a liability waiver
d.Perform it on half the face as a test
Explanation
A peel at that strength is designed to reach the dermis and is outside an esthetician's scope regardless of technique or paperwork; the correct response is a clear explanation and a physician referral. Reducing contact time does not reliably control depth on a medical-strength agent. A waiver cannot authorize unlicensed practice, and a test area is still the same prohibited procedure.
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