Ch16: Facial Massage Flashcards
What sense triggers an increase in blood and lymph flood through reflex receptors?
Touch
Manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation.
Massage
Assists in product absorption and relieves pain
Massage
How long is a facial massage performed for?
10-15 minutes
Should you massage from origin to insertion or inspection to origin?
Insertion to origin
The portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment (where it is attached to another muscle or to a movable bone or joint).
Insertion
The portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment (to an immovable section of the skeleton)
Origin
What are contradictions of facial massages (name 4)?
- Contagious disease
- Inflamed acne
- Sunburn
- Sensitive skin (in certain cases)
What are 3 more severe contradictions of facial massage?
- Open lesions
- Skin disorders
- Severe redness