Electrotherapy

Question 1

What does the client/esthe hold with Anaphoresis and who is it beneficial for

Answer 1

Client: positive electrode (anode)
Esthe: negative electrode (cathode)
Benefits oily and acneic skin

Question 2

What does the client/esthe hold for iontophoresis

Answer 2

Client: negative electrode (cathode)
Esthe: positive electrode (anode)

Question 3

Contraindications of electrotherapy

Answer 3

Pacemaker/heart problems
Epilepsy
Open wounds
Metal implants
Pregnancy
Uncontrolled diabetes
Mental illness

Question 4

Desincrustation steps

Answer 4

Use a product that lives on the alkaline side of the pH scale (image-pre extraction imulsion solution or 1 tsp baking soda and 1 cup distilled water)

Use (-) polarity on the facial machine

Dampen an esthetic wipe and wrap it around the inactive electrode (client holds it)

Dampen esthetics cloth mask with water, toner, or Desincrustation solution and place over face

Use electrode over face 4-5 min then perform extractions if needed

Question 5

Direct high frequency use

Answer 5

Destroys bacteria

Question 6

Performing indirect high frequency

Answer 6

Massage skin with hands while client is holding the high frequency electrode

Question 7

Iontophoresis steps

Answer 7

On the positive polarity, use products on the acidic side of the pH scale (hyloronic acid)

Dampen an esthetics wipe and wrap around the inactive electrode (client holds)

Use active electrode on face 4-5min