Machines Flashcards
Describe A.C and what facial machines use this current during treatment:
-Alternating, smooth repetitive current produced by chemical means and changes direction 60 times per second.
Machines: A.C high frequency produces a heat effect
Describe D.C and what facial machines use this current during treatment:
Constant even flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produced by chemical means.
Machines: D.C galvanic and micro current
What are the 5 properties of high frequency?
1) has a antiseptic and healing effect on the skin
2) stimulates circulation
3) helps oxygenate the skin
4) increases cell metabolism
5) generates a warm & relaxing feeling
Explain the indirect use of high frequency:
Used indirectly to stimulate skin during massage
Ideal for shallow, aging skin
What are the effects of the negative pole in the galvanic?
- Causes an alkaline reaction
- softens & relaxes tissue
- stimulates nerve endings
- increases blood circulation
What is desincrustation and how is it preformed?
Desincrustation uses galvanic current to create a chemical reaction that emulsifies sebum & debris in the follicle
To preform desincrustation, a negative ph/alkaline-based electro-negative solution is placed onto skins surface
What are the effects of the positive pole in the galvanic?
- causes an acidic reaction
- tightens the skin
- calms and soothes nerve endings
- decreases blood circulation
What is iontophoresis?
The process of using electric current to introduce water-soluble solutions into the skin
If the product you wish to infuse with galvanic, have both positive and negative ions, state the procedure:
The product should be ionized for 3-5 minutes on negative, followed by 3-5 minutes on positive. If neither a positive or negative polarity is indicated for an ampoule, as a general rule the esthetician should should use the negative pole first than positive second.
What are the properties of micro current?
- improves blood and lymph circulation
- produces acidic & alkaline reactions
- opens & closes hair follicles and pores
- increases muscle tone
- restores elasticity
- reduces redness & inflammation
- minimizes healing time for acne lesions
- improves natural protective barrier of skin
What does LED stand for?
Light emitting diode
What are the effects of green light?
- lessens hyperpigmentation
- reduces redness
- calms and soothes
- reduces the production of melanin, fading spots overtime
What are the effects of blue light?
- improves acne
- reduces bacteria
- used with medications for precancerous lesions*
What are the effects of red light?
- increases cellular processes
- boosts collagen & elastin
- stimulates wound healing
State 12 contraindications to the use of electrical therapy:
- pregnancy
- pace makers
- metal implants
- braces
- cancer
- diabetes
- uncontrolled high blood pressure
- heart disease
- epilepsy
- hyper nervous client
- chronic headaches
- couperous or rosacea
- broken/inflamed skin