High Frequency Facial Treatment Flashcards
Name the two types of techniques used with High Frequency?
Direct method and Indirect method (Viennese massage)
Explain what is meant by direct high frequency?
A glass electrode is applied directly to the skin in the treatment area.
Explain what is meant by indirect high frequency?
The client holds the saturator electrode to channel the current. The therapist uses their hands to apply a massage.
What type of current does high-frequency use?
Oscillating alternating current
What type of electrodes are used during direct high-frequency?
A selection of glass electrodes that vary in size . Gas in contained within the electrode.
What types of gas is contained with the electrodes?
Argon - Violet
Mercury Vapour - Blue
Neon - Orange
What method is used on papules and pustules?
Sparking
What electrode would you use for sparking?
A fulgurator electrode
Explain what is meant by sparking?
The electrode is used to create a spark by lifting the apparatus away from the skin; thus creates a break in the electrical flow. Then, by placing the electrode back to the skin surface this reconnects the current.
What is a saturator?
A glass device used on the skin to conduct the electrical current to the client.
What could happen if you spark for too long?
Tissue damage
What product would you use with direct high frequency?
Oxygenating cream and gauze
State the effects and benefits of direct high frequency:
Imporves condition of blemised skin (by leaving germicidal layer of ozone on the skin surface that destroys bacteria).
Tighten pores
Destroys bacteria and heals pustules
Dries out oily skin
Increases lymph circulation, which helps with removal of waste.
What does germicidal mean?
Destrying germs
What is ozone?
A colourless gas made up of oxygen atoms formed by electrical discharge in the air.
State the effects and benefits of indirect high frequency:
Stimulates sebaceous activity
Helps to darain lymph
Stimulate blood circulation to imporve overall condition of the skin
Helps penetration of beneficial products into the skin.
Imporves sluggish skins
Imporves dry and dehyfdrated skin types.
When would you carry out indirect high frequency in the facial?
With massage using massage cream or oil
When would you carry out direct high freqency within the facial?
After extractions or at the end of the treatment to leave a germicidal effect on the skin.
What other electrical equipment would work well with direct high frequency on oily/congested skin types?
Galvanic Desincrustation
List the contra-actions that may occur during a high frequency treatment:
Destruction of tissues during direct high freqency if a spark is applied for too long.
Excessive erythema
Electrical shock
How long would you apply indirect hf for?
8-20 mins depending on skin type and clinet tolerance
How long would you apply direct hf for?
For dry skin to stimulate sebaceous activity 4-5mins
For oily and congested skins - 10-15mins
