Machines Flashcards
What are the effects of Galvanic treatment when machines are turned on?
-galvanic current causes chemical changes by way of direct current
In galvanic treatment, what forms around the anode? And what affects does this have?
-acids form around the anode, which have an astringent affect
In galvanic treatment, what is the effect of the chemical reaction at the cathode?
-chemical reaction at the cathode causes pore to relax
What does the galvanic current generate by way of chemical changes?
-generates a cell-expanding reaction or hyperaemia
What sensations can the client expect during a galvanic treatment?
- metallic taste in mouth due to change in pH of saliva (especially those with a lot of dental work)
- slight tingling feeling
What is necessary while starting the galvanic treatment to ensure successful and comfortable treatment?
- a smooth and gradual increase and decrease of intensity
In esthetics, how many treatments is galvanic current used for? What are they?
Two:
- take advantage of the chemical changes produced when the current is passed through certain solutions containing acids and salts
- take advantage of the chemical effects that are produced when the current is passed through the tissues and fluids of the body
What is Desincrustation?
- comes from the word “incrust”
- This means to form into a crust or hard coating on a surface
- in esthetic treatment it means a more profound cleansing
What is Saponification?
We remove excess sebum and waste matter that covers oily skin by using galvanic current.
- this produces Soda by electrolysis and emulsifies the sebum
- it creates soap suds on the surface of the skin
When should desincrustation not be done?
-should not be performed over broken skin- make sure to not go over blemishes or lesions
What is desincrustation usually used to treat?
- acne
- milia
- comedones
Should desincrustation be used before or after steamer and why?
- Should be used before steamer to ease black head extractions
- can also be done as a treatment on its own with a mask applied afterward
What product is required for desincrustation?
A laboratory prepared desincrustation lotion
-if unavailable us a saline solution of 5 grams of sea salt with a litre of distilled water (alkaline solution formula)
In Desincrustation, a direct galvanic current is used to:
Penetrate an alkaline solution
Which pole is the one to cause a negative effect (Desincrustation) (galvanic current)
The negative pole
What is the purpose of desincrustation?
-to soften and breakdown sebum and to begin a drying effect on the oily condition
What is electrolysis?
-when chemical effects are produced by a galvanic current, passed through the tissues and fluids of the body because of the salt content
What are produced when galvanic currents passes through certain solutions containing acids and salts
Chemical changes are produced when this direct current passed through certain solutions containing acids and salts
What are contraindications of galvanic treatment?
- hypersensitivities such as couperose, or if mild sensitivities avoid area
- broken skin or blemishes
- pregnant women, thyroid problems, metal I.U.D *consult their doctor before use
- metal implants of pacemakers
- high blood pressure
- cancer
- dental bridges and fillings will produce a metallic taste *client should bite down on cotton
How often can galvanic current be used and when can it be introduced?
- introduced after 3rd facial
- very bad oily or comedogenic skin, treatment can be done 1X/week for a series of 6 treatments. If required can be done up to 2X/week