Unit B14 Provide facial electrical treatments

1. Unit B14 Provide facial electrical treatments Overview of treatments

2. Overview of treatments • For each piece of equipment used in this unit, you will need to know: • specific contra-indications • specific health and safety guidelines • specific effects and benefits of treatments. • Can you think of some generic points for each one?

3. Facial galvanic (1) • Contra-indications • Excessive metal dental work – clients may feel current more strongly or have metallic taste in the mouth. • Heart conditions, e.g. pace maker – due to electrical current flowing through the client. • Sunburn – skin will be too sensitive to tolerate current.

4. Facial galvanic (2) • Health and safety • Ensure there is enough gel on client’s skin. • Do not exceed recommended treatment times or settings. • Place roller on client’s forehead and rock from side to side when turning up current. • Keep rollers moving at all times during treatment.

5. Facial galvanic (3) • Effects and benefits • Each stage of galvanic has a different effect. • Desincrustation – opens pores and draws out impurities; breaks down the acid mantle. • What type of skin is this most suited for? • Iontophoresis – pushes the beneficial products deep within the skin and rebuilds the acid mantle. • What type of skin is this most suited for?

6. Facial faradic (1) • Contra-indications • Conditions of nervous system – due to stimulation of motor nerves. • Muscular disorders. • History of strokes – which can lead to muscle paralysis. • Migraine sufferers – treatment can bring on a migraine/headache if muscles are over-stimulated.

7. Facial faradic (2) • Health and safety • Each muscle should be contracted 10–15 times. • Look out for muscle fatigue – the muscle begins to wobble, showing it has been overworked. • Pre-heat treatments help muscles respond better. • Ensure placement of electrode is accurate as other muscles can be easily picked up when working on the face.

8. Facial faradic (3) • Effects and benefits • Stimulates nerves to cause contraction of muscle. • Do you know what type of nerve causes this contraction? • As muscles contract, lymph flow in the area is increased, which will reduce puffiness. • Helps define the contours of the face by toning the muscles.

9. Vacuum suction (1) • Contra-indications • Conditions of the lymphatic system – as the lymph flow is increased. • Glandular conditions – such as glandular fever. • Undiagnosed swelling – the fact it is undiagnosed should cause concern. • Very loose, papery skin – vacuum suction could cause damage.

10. Vacuum suction (2) • Health and safety • Never exceed a suction which fills more than 20% of the ventouse. • Ventouses can become slippery due to use of oil and can easily be dropped and broken. • Ensure suction is broken before removing ventouse from client’s skin. • Always work towards the nearest lymph nodes to aid lymphatic flow. • Adapt treatment for mature/sensitive skin.

11. Vacuum suction (3) • Effects and benefits • Increases lymphatic flow. • Will improve areas of water retention (oedema). • Aids removal of waste, so helps detoxify the body. • Improves skin’s appearance by removing toxins and decreasing puffiness.

12. Microcurrent (1) • Contra-indications • Anti-depressants – can act as a barrier so results may take longer to become visible. • Botox/dermal fillers – these can be potentially moved out of place as the skin and tissue is manipulated during treatment. • Acne medication – can cause thinning of the skin, making it too delicate for treatment.

13. Microcurrent (2) • Health and safety • Ensure there is enough gel on the area to enable probes to slide smoothly and ensure current is conducted evenly. • Replace cotton bud tips when they deteriorate during treatment to ensure the current flows through. • Use firm pressure, but check it is comfortable for the client.

14. Microcurrent (3) • Effects and benefits • Little sensation is felt so treatment is very comfortable. • Re-educates muscles into original positions by mimicking the body’s natural impulses. • Will improve scar tissue – more effective on new scars. • Most treatments incorporate iontophoresis, which also improves skin’s condition.

15. Microdermabrasion (1) • Contra-indications • With the information you have been given so far, can you think of any contra-indications to microdermabrasion? • Remember, it deeply exfoliates the skin…

16. Microdermabrasion (2) • Contra-indications (continued) • Laser treatments – due to the skin being very sensitive. • Delicate or broken skin – more damage could occur due to the abrasive crystals and suction. • Medication/products that cause thinning of the skin – skin will be delicate and may not be able to tolerate treatment.

17. Microdermabrasion (3) • Health and safety • Never exceed manufacturer’s guidelines on intensity for the area being treated – skin can be damaged easily. • Ensure client is covered suitably – crystals can collect in ears and nose. • Client should keep mouth closed to prevent crystals falling in. • Filters and pumps need regular maintenance to keep them working effectively.

18. Microdermabrasion (4) • Effects and benefits • Plumps out fine lines and wrinkles. • Improves skin’s texture – by deep exfoliation of the skin. • Improves pigmentation – by evening out the skin’s surface.

19. Micro-lance (1) • Contra-indications • Diabetes – skin can be delicate and slow to heal. • Infectious disorders – due to blood spotting there is a higher risk of cross-infection.

20. Micro-lance (2) • Health and safety • Can you identify the health and safety guidelines that should be followed when using a micro-lance needle?

21. Micro-lance (3) • Health and safety (continued) To reduce risk of cross-infection: • Therapist should wear gloves. • Each client requires a new needle. • Needles to be disposed of in a sharps box. • Any consumables contaminated with blood to be disposed of in the yellow contaminated waste bin.

22. Micro-lance (4) • Effects and benefits • Removes milia from under the skin’s surface. • Smoothes out skin’s texture. • If carried out correctly, skin will heal quickly without leaving a scar.