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Electrotherapy
The use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits.
Electrical devices enhance facial treatments by:
-making it easier to give a skin analysis
-helping to achieve better product penetration
-exfoliating skin
Facial devices can be purchased
separately or as multi-functional with many modalities all part of
one unit
Estheticians must continue to be educated
about latest in skin care, while being cautious of expensive,
trendy machines.
,To maintain professional credibility, it is important that you are
aware of current technology
Contraindications to electrotherapy:
heart conditions, pacemakers,
metal implants or braces
pregnancy
epilepsy or seizure disorders
afraid
open or broken skin
If you ever have doubts about whether client can have electrotherapy
safely, request that the client
get a note from their physician
Ensure client removes _______ and piercings before using electrical devices
jewelry
Use all machines as directed by
manufacturer
Most machines are used for approximately ____to____ minutes while being
integrated into a facial treatment.
5 to 10
, Towel warmers (hot towel cabinets or cabbies)
-can be used for face and body treatments
-cotton pads, 4x4s, wipe can be warmed in warmer
Some warmers are equipped with
uv lamps to reduce bacteria (but not effective for disinfection)
Steamed towels can be used for:
removing facial masks and products
softening skin before extractions
Hot towels should not be used on clients who have:
extremely fragile skin
uncontrolled rosacea
open wounds
Before placing towel on skin, be sure to:
-test temperature of towel or product on wrist
-towels should never be too warm
-use heat-resistant dishes (plastic melts in towel warmers)
While working on a client, any time you enter the hot towel warmer to
retrieve an item, you must first
remove your gloves or you will contaminate the cabinet door. put on new
pair to return to client