Galvanic
What are the two functions of the galvanic current machine?
Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis
The use of electrical devices for their therapeutic benefits.
Electrotherapy
Hot towels should not be used on which clients?
High Frequency uses _ current
Alternating, sinusoidal
Pregnancy, heart conditions, epilepsy, fear of machines, and broken skin are common contraindications
True
When is galvanic current used?
When the esthetician wants to prepare the skin for extractions or help deliver targeted products into the skin.
How long are most machines used for?
5-10 minutes
What is a contraindication for using the rotary brush?
Acne, couperose, fragile, or inflamed skin.
What are some things to tell your clients about high Frequency prior to use?
It creates a noise and has a metallic smell.
You don't need to test the temperature of hot towels before using them.
False.
Galvanic desincrustation can create what soapy reaction from the skin?
Saponification
What is the most common magnification of a magnifying lamp?
Five diopters.
Which device cannot have any metal jewelry or implants involved?
Galvanic current.
The high Frequency comb is used for what?
Scalp treatment.
You can use all machines on pustular acne.
False
What is cataphoresis?
The infusion of a positive product.
When is the vacuum machine used?
After desincrustation and before extractions
What skin types should the steam machine not be used on?
Sensitive skin or skin with rosacea.
What are some benefits of the high frequency machine?
Stimulates circulation, oxygenates, generates a warm feeling, and helps heal any open lesion after extractions.
Paraffin wax offers quick results!
True
Galvanic current requires __ contact with the skin and should be __ before the electrode is removed from the skin.
Even contact, turned off
How long should you warm the mitts/boots?
10 minutes.
Doctor/physicians note.
What are the two types of gas that can be used in a high frequency machine?
The nozzle of the spray machine should be cleaned daily.
False, monthly