Level 3 Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments Overview of treatments © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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? © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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? © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments Microdermabrasion (1) Contra-indications With the information you have been given so far, can you think of any contraindications to microdermabrasion? Remember, it deeply exfoliates the skin… © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments Micro-lance (2) Health and safety Can you identify the health and safety guidelines that should be followed when using a micro-lance needle? © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted

Level 3, Unit B 14 Provide facial electrical treatments 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. © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted