Micro-needling
What is another name for Micro-needling?
Collagen Induction Therapy
What type of current is Galvanic Current?
Machine converts alternating current to direct current
What is the idea behind microcurrent?
The idea behind microcurrent is too retrain the muscles while strengthening them with repeated treatments.
What type of Current is High Frequency?
Alternating Current
"Pregnancy mask" in balance of hormones can be treated with tretinoin, AHA,, Hydroquinone, or topical steroids. This is more recurring and shows up more in the sun. One of the most difficult to treat.
Melasma
How long do the channels remain open?
1 hour
What are the two stages of Iontophoresis?
What does microcurrent stimulate?
Firm and tone muscles, stimulates ATP, Blood circulation and lymphatic flow and up regulates collagen and elastin production.
What does High frequency do on the skin?
Creates an ozone which has a germicidal action & vibrates water molecules in the skin.
Livers spots (not caused by liver) due to long term sun exposure. Face and hands. Clients age 40 & older. (solar freckles or lentigines)
Chloasma
What are the contraindications of micro-needling?
List at least 3
Acne grade III-IV, actively inflamed skin, papulopustular rosacea, cold sores, infections, poor wound healing,Diabetes, cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Fitzpatrick types IV, V, VI
Accutane/Isotretinoin use within six months of potential treatment
No sun exposure
Neurotoxin- 48 hours prior
Soft tissue filler- 2 weeks prior
Non-ablative laser or light therapy- 2 weeks prior and post
Ablative- 3 months post
What are contraindications of Galvanic Current?
List at least 3
Telangiectasia (capillary) skin, pustular acne, inflamed skin, pregnancy, pacemaker, heart problems, high blood pressure, braces, epilepsy, rosacea, fever, infections, metal implants.
Probe position; The lengthen muscle position probe at the _____ of the muscle and move ________.
Belly and Outward
What are contraindication of High Frequency?
Least at least 3
Couperose (capillary, telangiectasia) skin, inflamed areas, pregnant, epileptic, pacemakers, high blood pressure and open lesions, braces or heart problems.
Sunspots of sun fungus. White splotches that appear on chest/backs. Actually a fungal infection. Refer to dermatologist.
Tinea Versicolor
What are factors that affect the results of micro-needling?
List at least 3
Type of device, Type of needle, Length of needle, Gauge of needle, Speed of device, Number of passes, Provider pressure, Clients skin type and condition, Pre and Post care.
What is stage 1 of Iontophoresis? Uses a negative pole called a cathode; The esthetician hold the negative electrode and the client holds the positive. Opens pores, softens skin, increases stimulation,increases circulation, stimulates nerve endings, produces an alkaline reaction to the skin.
Anaphoresis
By what mechanism does microcurrent achieve product penetration w/ a goal to enhance ATP production.
Iontophoresis
The direct application is used for?
Germicidal
Overgrown oil glands found usually on forehead or temples, oily skin who have had repeated sun exposure. They can be frozen off.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
What does the needle gauge typically range between in micro-needling?
18-34 gauge
What is Stage 2 of Iontophoresis: Uses a positive pole called an anode; esthetician holds the positive electrode and the client holds the negative. *Closes pores and tightens skin
Cataphoresis
By what mechanism delivers penetration of water-based serums and gels?
Sonophoresis
Indirect application is used for?
Stimulating skin during massage
Large flat crusty dark in color. Found on the face of older clients with sun damaged skin.
Seborrheic Keratoses