Facial using High Frequency

1. Face Electrics

2. High Frequency

3. Lesson Outcomes Week 1
 Recap the importance of basic facial & including electrical machines
 P24- Describe the effects & benefits of HF (direct) on underlying
structures
 P1Prepare themselves, client and work area for facial treatment
 P2 use suitable consultation techniques to identify treatment
objectives (use of open & closed questions)
 Identify appropriate methods application relating to skin type, age
or ethnicity & perform direct high frequency
 P5 select products, tools and equipment to suit client treatment
needs, skin types and condition
 Demonstrate a safe & effective treatment
 P4 provide clear recommendations to the client

4. What Does High frequency Do?

5. What Does Direct High frequency Do?
Watch the clip below and answer the following
questions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xilXrGo2lfk

6. •There are different electrodes
that are suited to both the body
and facial treatments
•The treatment may be performed
Indirectly or Directly
•As the machine uses a high
Frequency current it can be noisy
To use
•This treatment may be used
On dry & oily skin conditions

7. High Frequency Unit

8. High frequency Unit
 The unit uses an alternating, oscillating current.
 This produces a high frequency current of 100,000 to 250,000 Herts
(cycles per second)
 The electrode contains an induction coil-this produces a high electrical
force
 The electrode is a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves.

9. High Frequency Current

10. •Large facial bulb – used for direct method face & body
•Small facial bulb – used for direct method on small areas
•Neck electrode – used for direct method on the neck and back areas
•Roller electrode – used for direct method on the body, does not spark
•Saturator – used for indirect method only

11. Application
Indirect – the current flows through the client's body using
the therapist’s hands to perform massage, which conducts
the current. The client holds the saturator electrode.
Direct – application is directly on the skin using a glass
electrode.

12. Direct High Frequency
Increases
Cell
Metabolism
Increases
Sebaceous
secretions
Sparking –
Anti-bacterial
effect
Relaxing &
Soothing
Stimulates
Blood
Flow
Effets

13. What does indirect high frequency do?
Watch the clip below and answer the following
questions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ub2-DcuA-Y

14. Indirect High Frequency
Increases
Sebaceous
Gland
activity
Sooths
Sensory
Nerve
endings
Warms &
Relaxes
Muscle
tissue
Aids
desquamation
Increases
Cell
metabolism
Improves
Colour &
texture
Increases
Blood &
Lymph
flow
Effects

15. Tasks
 Using the list of effects above state the indications
for treatments for both indirect & direct methods

16. Indications for Use
Direct Treatment
Improves condition
of
Oily/ blemished
skins
Ozone helps destroy
bacteria present on
the skin
Helps to dry out
the secretions of
seborrhoeic or oily
skins

17. Indication for Use
Indirect Treatment
Helps improve
Poor circulation
Improves dry &
Dehydrated skins
Helps relax the
tissues

18. Identify the uses for the following electrodes:

19. Contra-Indications
Epilepsy or
diabetics
Highly
Vascular skins
Excessive
metal in
the area
Glandular
Swelling
Pregnancy
Heart
Diseases
& Disorders
Dysfunction
of the
Nervous System
Pacemaker
Skin Diseases
& Disorders
Prevent

20. Contra-Indications
Anxiety
Metal Pins
& Plates
Piercings
Cuts, bruises
& abrasions
Thin, bony
areas
Epilepsy
Acne
Loose,
Crepey Skin
Couperosed
Skin
Broken Capillaries
&
Thread Veins
Restrict

21. Medium –
Appropriate &
adequate
Trailing Wires
Sanitisation of
equipment
Use correct size
electrode for area
Do not spark more
than 7 mm away
from skin surface
Warn client about
the noise & smell
Always keep the
electrode in contact
with the skin
Test Machine &
electrode
Remove all metal &
jewellery
E
n
Ensure client has talc
on their hand before
holding the saturator
Always keep one hand
In contact with the client
When turning machine off

22. Direct Treatment Procedure
1. Cleanse skin and carry out sensitivity tests
2. Insert electrode into holder
3. Set switch to ‘on’ and check intensity is at zero
4. Test machine on yourself in front of your client and reassure her
regarding buzzing noise
5. Turn off, apply medium (talc or oxygenating cream) and gauze to client’s face or back
area
6. Wipe the electrode with disinfectant
7. Apply the electrode by placing the finger in contact with the electrode before turning
the machine on, then turn the intensity dial up. Then place both fingers and electrode
in contact with the client’s skin before removing the finger.
8. Continue with circular movements over the skin do not break contact
9. The treatment is between 8-12 minutes depending on skin condition e.g.. Oily skin -10
-12 minutes, Dry skin – 3-5 min
10. Sparking if necessary on pustules & papules ensuring the electrode is no more than
7mm away from the skin
11. Reverse procedure No 7 to remove electrode
12. Remove medium and tone, proceed with massage, mask, tone & moisturise

23. Safe Working
Remove client’s jewellery
Check for CI’s
Ensure stable trolley
Ensure intensity zero
Cleanse area
Wipe electrode with surgical spirit

24. Week 2
 Recap skin types & relate to HF (Task)
 P24- Describe the effects & benefits of HF (direct) & indirect on
underlying structures (Task & You tube clip)
 P1 Prepare themselves, client and work area for facial treatment (20
minutes)
 P2 use suitable consultation techniques to identify treatment objectives
(use of open & closed questions - 5 minutes)
 Identify appropriate methods application relating to skin ?type, age or
ethnicity & perform both methods of ?frequency
 P5 select products, tools and equipment to suit client treatment needs,
skin types and condition
 Demonstrate a safe & effective treatment (Risk ?assessment task)
 P4 provide clear recommendations to the client

25. Indirect Treatment Procedure
Test machine and electrodes for any faults
1. Cleanse skin and carry out sensitivity tests
2. Insert saturator into holder
3. Set switch to ‘on’ and check intensity is at zero
4. Test machine on yourself in front of your client
5. Turn off, apply medium to client’s face or back area
6. Apply talc to client’s; wipe saturator with
disinfectant and place firmly in holder
7. Place one hand in contact with client’s skin, using
small circular movements while the other hand
turns the intensity dial slowly up to suit client’s
tolerance.
8. Place the other hand on to the skin by sliding over
the first hand and begin your usual massage
routine. Ensure contact is not broken e.g.. No
tapotement movements

26. Indirect Treatment Procedure
9. Check client comfort and sensation throughout massage
10. Treatment duration is between 8 & 12 minutes depending on skin reaction
11. At the end of the treatment take one hand off, reducing current intensity on
dial and turning the machine off, before removing other hand.
12. Remove massage medium and continue with facial, tone, mask and
moisturise.

27. You will need:
Consultation forms & skin analysis forms
Cleanse, eye make up remover & toner
Exfoliant, massage medium & oxygenating cream
Gauze, spatulas, cotton buds, cotton wool
Test tubes
No mask needed

28. Manageress Duties:
Manage salon
Complete appearance form
Organise stock
Organise electrical equipment
Organise beds
Risk assessment
Allocate jobs

29. Working Pairs

30. Aftercare
Homecare Retail
Cleanse, tone &
moisturise daily
Drink
1.5 - 2 litres
of water per day
Cleanser, Toner,
Moisturiser,
Exfoliator, Mask
& SPF
Additional
Treatments –
1 per month
Follow a
balanced diet –
reduce caffeine
& alcohol intake,
increase fruit & veg
No UV,
Electrical treatments,
make-up, caffeine,
alcohol, touching
the area for
24hrs