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VACUUM SUCTION:
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HOW THE CLIENT FELT DURING AND AFTER THE
TREATMENT:
As I was able to feel with my palms the tissue being more relaxed, my
client was able to feel it as well. She said that the best sensation she got was
the feeling of the skin being lifted under the chin, she considers that area less
accessible to hand massage. After the treatment my client told me that she
felt heat especially on her cheeks but that it was a very relaxing sensation.
HOMECARE ADVICE:
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE:
I had a small problem gliding the ventouse on the bony areas of the
forehead but I discovered that a wrist movement was needed to improve it,
so I know what I have to do the next time I use this machine on another
client.
HIGH FREQUENCY
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TREATMENT DETAILS:
I have used the vacuum suction machine on my client not long ago(2
days ago) and today I met her again to perform another facial treatment
including the direct method of the high frequency machine, treatment that
will dry and heal all the existing papules and pustules existent on Aishling’s
skin.
Now with the high frequency I had to make sure that my client was
aware of the fact that this machine uses an alternating current, a current that
will produce ozone and a noise that she may consider to be strange.
After explaining to her how the machine works, I made sure that the
machine was functional and in a good condition, I checked the electrodes,
the cables, the fuse and the switch and sanitized everything before starting
the treatment.
When I was done with this part I told my client that talcum powder
was to be applied over a fresh cleaned and toned skin, so that it will provide
a good environment for the electrode to slide on. Before checking the
intensity on myself I made sure that all the jewelry was gone as I did not
want any shocks to occur.
I started her treatment by touching her forehead and going in a
circular movement downwards towards her neck. I made sure I covered all
the skin on the face and neck and then I changed my electrode into a smaller
mushroom type, one that will be able to treat smaller areas with more
precision and aid sparking her papules and pustules.
At the end of the treatment I turned the intensity off before lifting the
electrode from her skin and then I proceeded with toning and moisturizing
her skin. The treatment was performed for no longer then 12 minutes.
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REACTION DURING TREATMENT:
My client felt heat all over her face and neck, she didn’t really enjoy
the smell of ozone that much but she found the treatment very relaxing.
When she looked into the mirror she was amazed to see that the machine
was so efficient even from her first treatment. She told me that her face felt
tighter and firmer, a little bit dry, and that her imperfections minimized.
HOMECARE ADVICE:
After this treatment I recommended my client to try and not wear any
makeup for the rest of the day, as the ozone left on the skin was still very
active, and will remain active for a while. As well I told her to cleanse, tone
and moisturize and to avoid any products containing lanolin as this is a
comedogenic product and it is not very good for an oily complexion. I also
recommended her to avoid alcohol as much as possible, and have at least 8
hours of sleep a night.
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE:
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The treatment went on just as planned with no problems, my client
was a little bit worried about the current but soon realized that there was
nothing to worry about. I believe that as some point my explanations wasn’t
that complex about the procedure and so the next time I will try to explain
the treatment in a better way just to give more reassurance.
TREATMENT PLAN:
TREATMENT DETAILS:
The reaction during the treatment was normal, the contractions of the
muscles were visible, I wasn’t able to see any erythema being present on the
area, all the muscle groups were evenly stimulated, the contractions were
smooth and I felt the skin a little bit tighter after performing this treatment
on my client. As visible results are not present after the first treatment I
reassured my client that after the course of treatments she was choose to
have an improvement in the skin tone and face contours would be visible.
HOMECARE ADVICE :
After this treatment I advice my client to try and exercise the facial
muscles at home as well because this treatment is all about maintenance and
we all have to take care of our contours in order to keep them in place for a
longer time. As she is not a very big fan of cosmetic products I
recommended her to keep on drinking just as much water, and to apply
natural masks mixed at home with natural ingredients to keep the skin
nourished and hydrated.
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE:
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INDIRECT METHOD OF HIGH FREQUENCY
TREATMENT DETAILS:
I decided that this treatment can be performed in the same day with
the faradic treatment right after it actually as I believe that the one of the
high frequency indirect method propriety is to soothe the nerve endings I’ve
just irritated with the contractions produced by the faradic machine.
This machine is more used on mature, lined wrinkle prone skin, and is
beneficial because it helps improving blood circulation, it produces heat and
that helps relaxing the client more. I explained to my clients that this
machine is working with an alternating current and that she is going to hold
the saturator in her hand while I perform the massage and complete the
current circuit.
The machine was working properly and after sanitizing I applied oil
onto my client’s skin, talcum powder onto my client’s hands gave her the
saturator, started massaging with one hand and turned on the intensity so
that I would avoid any potential shock. The movement used were the same
as for a facial massage with a slight difference as I avoid using tapotment
movements for the same reason stated before: to avoid shock. When I
reached the forehead I turned down the intensity as I was able to feel the
current with my palms. The treatment took around 20 minutes after which I
toned the skin and prepared for the next step of my client’s facial.
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During the treatment I was able to feel heat being produced and my
client getting more and more relaxed. There was erythema produced on the
cheeks and neck, the pores were more visible, the skin on the face, neck and
chest was visibly relaxed and nourished.
HOMECARE ADVICE:
The homecare advice offered is slightly similar to the one I gave her
for the faradic machine, but as a specific one I would have to tell her to
choose an oil that suits her skin best, to try to avoid the eye area when
performing the massage and to have enough oil on so that she will not over
drag her skin. I also told her that a warm environment and relaxing music
will contribute to her relaxing state of mind while performing the facial
massage, as well as to always move upwards with the movements to help
maintain the facial contours.
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REFLECTIVE PRACTICE:
TREATMENT DETAILS:
As I said previously my client just turned 30, and she has a quite busy
lifestyle to handle. Her skin used to be normal, but since she came here it
begun to get dry and now her overall skin type tends to be dry, she even has
some dry patches in places. I told her how important a skin care routine
was, so that she can try and improve the status of her skin by permanently
hydrating and nourishing the skin from inside out.
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We agreed to meet and discuss a treatment plan for the facial
electrical machines so that we can find together the best treatment that will
be most beneficial for her and her skin type. We agreed on using the
galvanic machine - iontophoresis and the indirect method of the high
frequency machine, both of them once a week for the next 5 weeks, and I am
going to use them together in the same facial treatment, using iontophoresis
first and then the indirect high frequency. In my client’s case I stick to the
idea of hydration, stimulation and moisture, because at some point when the
skin gets drier and drier my client will be able to feel a slight discomfort,
and so I am trying to avoid that from happening.
TREATMENT DETAILS:
My client was not wearing makeup the day we met to perform this
treatment so after I placed her comfortably on the bed and sanitized my
hands and area I performed a superficial cleanse in order to prepare the skin
for the coming treatments. I then proceeded with the sensitivity test and was
very pleased with the result as her skin sensitivity was very to and I was
ready then to commence with the treatment. As the iontophoresis method
work by applying current on the surface of the skin it was necessary for me
to make sure that the machine was in perfect condition and that it was
working properly before I started applying the current. After I did this, I
applied the iontophoresis gel on my client’s skin, a dry skin iontophoresis
gel, and made sure I spread it evenly over her face and neck.
The next step was to test the intensity of the current on myself to
avoid any kind of shock on my client, and after doing this I sanitized the
electrodes and went on to the actual treatment. When using this method we
have to make sure not to exceed more than 2 milliamps because a higher
intensity than that could harm the client.
Before starting I had to apply some Vaseline around the eye area to
prevent “flash” which may occur when the electrode is too close to the eye
and the intensity is too strong. The working point for my client was 40, but I
reduced it to 38 to make it more comfortable for the client. While
performing the treatment I explained to my client how the machine works
and how the principles of likes repel and opposites attract works for this
treatment. The main propriety of this machine is to repel the gel inside the
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skin deeper than a normal hand massage, because of the same polarity
existent inside the gel used and the electrodes, which in this case were both
negative. The treatment lasted for 10 minutes, in which time my client did
not report any discomfort.
The reaction during the treatment was normal; the gel was absorbed
nicely into the skin. My client was a little bit nervous about this treatment as
she had never had it done before, nor did she know how it worked, but she
got passed the nervousness and when she felt the heat she got relaxed. She
described the treatment as “relaxing and soothing” and that it was different
that what she expected. She was able to feel a slight metallic taste in her
mouth but that it didn’t bother her at all. As for what I was able to see, there
was erythema produced on her cheeks and that I felt her skin a little tighter
after the treatment.
After the treatment my clients told me that she was able to feel her
skin cleaner, fresher and lighter than before, that she enjoyed the treatment,
that she was happy with the results and that she was looking forward to
having the next treatment done.
HOMECARE ADVICE:
For this section I recommended her not to apply make up for at least 8
hours after this treatment or for as long as she could, as the gel that
penetrated her skin was still active and continued to work under the skin,
and that is why she should try and keep the area as clean as possible, to
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create a good environment for the gel to work its way and maximize the
benefits.
As well I reminded her the importance of a skin care routine, the
importance of massage on her skin and the way a bad lifestyle can affect
your appearance. The amount of water that she drinks, the fact that it has to
increase in order to help with the hydration. To try and apply a hydrating
mask once or twice a week, or a homemade mask a fruit or vegetable mask,
one that would suit her best, and not to forget to moisturize her skin with a
day and night cream, and to make the difference between them two products,
because even if their aims are the same they work in different ways, ways
that have to be followed in order to maintain a healthy looking complexion.
In this section I will mention that the treatment went on great, I was
very happy with the results, with the reactions of the client during and after
the treatment, and very happy about the fact that she wanted to come back
for another one, I found it very encouraging. As far as I’m concerned I
believe that I explained the treatment in an efficient way that I reassure my
client enough to make her confident and comfortable. The aims of the
treatment were reached as her skin looked brighter and more hydrated than
before. I got the feeling that my client was just as happy as I was with the
treatment and that she would recommend me further to other people which is
great.
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mask, as it will not allow the mask to dry the skin, and because it will still
hydrate the skin.
HOMECARE ADVICE:
As she enjoyed the massage so much I decided to show her some easy
massage movements that she could use at home, while applying a
moisturizer on her skin or even performing a small massage routine using oil
as a medium for relaxation and to improve her facial contours. I also told her
that is it very important always to massage upwards and never to over drag
the skin. Always to make sure she has enough oil applied to the area so that
her movements are easily sliding on the surface of the skin. I also advised
her to try and find a good massage oil, one that is not very easily absorbed
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into the skin, and to leave it on even after the massage is over so that it can
hydrate for a longer time.
I believe that the whole treatment was a success, and I was so happy
with the results and my performance as an overall treatment. This time I
knew better what intensity to use on the high frequency method, and there
were no shocks or discomfort at all before, during and after the treatment.
Her skin looked lovely, no dry patches, no tightness, just a nice even
complexion, healthy looking skin. The aims of this treatment were reached,
and I am sure that by the time the course of treatments is done her skin
won’t be having any problems with dryness anymore.
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FACIAL MACHINES – MIRIAM LAWLESS
Miriam is a lovely 19 year old girl, and her skin type is oily. Because
of this aspect she used in the past for a big amount of time, some harsh skin
care products and turned her skin into a combination between oily and
sensitive. Her skin has the appearance of an oily complexion, but it sensitive
to some products and that is why she had to be very careful with what she
chooses to use as part of her skin care daily routine. After presenting the
machines to her and discussing with her skin type and problems, we decided
to go for the desincrustation treatment and the direct method of the high
frequency machine.
Desincrustation treatment is a very complex but effective treatment,
especially for an oily skin because it relaxes the pores, softens the skin,
breaks down the keratin present in the superficial layers, causes vasodilation
which will encourage the blood flow and aid the removal of waist, increases
the metabolism and last but not least it breaks down the acid mantle; all
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these are effects of the cathode under which sodium hydroxide is produced.
The advantage with this machine is that the polarity can be reversed, the
cathode becomes the anode and so the effect of the cathode are reversed, and
the formation of hydrochloric acid will restore the acid mantle. This
treatment can irritate the skin so that I why I recommended her to have it
done only once every two weeks.
In completion of this treatment I suggested the direct method of high
frequency, which will maintain the effects of the desincrustation, and help
dry out any existent pustules or papules on the surface of the skin. This
machine had drying, germicidal and healing effects, and it is very beneficial
for oily skin. Because we had the desincrustation treatment done before this
one I chose to have this one done for around 7 minutes, today, continuing to
have it done 3 times a week for around 12 minutes for the next 4 weeks.
TREATMENT DETAILS:
Her skin’s reaction during the treatment was great, I didn’t see any
sign of irritation, erythema was present, but a little bit more visible than
usual. My client was able to feel a sting over the papules and pustules, and
she found the overall sensation irritant. She also told me that she was able to
feel the metallic taste in her mouth which she really didn’t enjoy at all. She
felt the skin very clean though, but sensitive to touch in some places. After
the treatment she told me that she finds her imperfections more visible now.
HOMECARE ADVICE:
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For this section I advice her to pay attention to the products she uses
for her skin care routine, to avoid anything harsh, and to try and find a
moisturizer that has the perfect balance for her skin, one that is not too
greasy nor too tight for the skin. To exfoliate but not harshly, to do it around
two times a week, so that she will provide a great environment for the new
cells to be created and the old cells to be replaced. I explained to her that
oily skin is a tricky skin to deal with, it can benefit from one product only
for an amount of time, because it’s changing frequently and so you always
have to find the right product to suit your needs. To try and avoid anything
comedogenic, like lanolin, to get enough sleep because the mitotic activity is
at its top between 12-04 am, to use a sun screen, a good cleanser and a good
toner, and to try and avoid alcohol in toners as this might irritate her skin at
some point.
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DIRECT HIGH FREQUENCY:
TREATMENT DETAILS:
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When half the treatment was done I stopped and got the furgulator electrode,
which will help me with the sparking of pustules and papules. In this process
I made sure I did not over treat the area, or burned the skin, as it is very
sensitive around congested areas.
The treatment lasted for around 7 minutes, and went on well. I then
applied toner and started discussing the treatment with my client.
Miriam wasn’t that nervous about this treatment, and she kept an open
mind during it. She never complained about the smell or a metallic taste in
her mouth, she just told me that it was very different than what she had in
mind about this treatment. She told me that she actually liked the smell, and
that she thought that is was smelling very clean. She was able to feel the heat
on her skin, which she found very relaxing and soothing. During the
treatment the production of heat is the main effect of the machine used and
because of that a lot of changes would occur inside the skin and on the
surface of the skin: such as increasing the metabolic rate, the cell production,
elimination of toxins from the tissue, blood flow increased, soothing of the
nerves which will relax the client, and last but not least the germicidal,
drying and healing effect of the ozone present when using this machine.
After the treatment she was amazed to see that it worked from the first
session, she told me that she can see her imperfections smaller, and that she
felt her skin a little bit irritated but very clean and firm. She also told me that
she was looking forward to having this treatment done again on her, and
asked me if this can be done on parts of the body, as she has a little problem
with her back and shoulders. We agreed to meet again and have a look at her
other problem and try to help as much as I could.
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HOMECARE ADVICE:
For the last of the day I told her not to wear any makeup, as the ozone
was still active and for the best results it should be left do act on the skin for
as long as possible. Miriam has a skin care routine but the products she uses
are not my favorite on the market, and as her budget is not very accessible I
tried to explain to her how beneficial natural products were for the skin, how
to prepare an egg white mask with some lemon juice, a mask that will help
with her skin condition. And I also told her that instead of the toner she
currently uses, to try and get rose water and try using that as a toner, because
it is very gentle with the skin, hydrates the skin and does not irritate as it
doesn’t have any alcohol content. She is not wearing a sun protection factor
so I told her that when she buys a moisturizer she should pay attention to
this small detail which is very important. I told her to go for a 15 SPF, which
allows some of the rays to be active upon the skin, the sun may help with the
condition but will not heal it. Another thing I told her to avoid doing is
touching her face, because she does that a lot in work and her hand aren’t
always clean, so this too could be a cause of skin congestion. Exfoliation is
another thing she must not avoid from her routine as this is a very important
step in the skin recovery process; aids new cell production, and the
replacement of the old ones with the new ones, a process needed by an oily
skin. To finalize I told her that when she finds a routine that suits her best, to
try and stick to it as much as she can, and never skip the steps no matter how
tired she would be.
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REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AND CONCLUSIONS:
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