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ELECTROTHERAPY IN ESTHETICS 6.2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ELECTROTHERAPY IN ESTHETICS 6.2 QUESTIONSAND ANSWERS
Electrotherapy treatments - Answers -Facial treatments that require the use of electricity
galvanic, high frequency (tesla), faradic, sinusoidal - Answers -Four main types of
currents used in electrotherapy treatments
Galvanic current - Answers -The only constant direct current (DC) of low voltage and
high amperage that produces an electrochemical effect, aka ionization; used to force
water soluble skin care products into the skin
Phoresis - Answers -The process of forcing a water based solution into the skin by
applying Galvanic Current to the solution
Anaphoresis and Cataphoresis - Answers -What are the two types of phoresis?
Anaphoresis - Answers -Allows an alkaline solution to enter the skin when assisted by
galvanic current and the negative pole of an electrode
Desincrustation - Answers -A form of anaphoresis; process used to soften blockages in
the skin causing them to break down, such as blackheads and clogged pores.; aka
deep pore cleansing
Cataphoresis - Answers -Allows an acidic solution to enter the skin when assisted by
Galvanic Current and the positive pole of an electrode
Iontophoresis - Answers -A treatment in which the deeper layers of the epidermis are
built up or nourished; water soluble solutions used are acidic and have a positive charge
most often performed following extractions and prior to massage
Polarity - Answers -Having opposite poles in an electric current
Cathode - Answers -Negatively charged electrode; usually black in color or displays a
large "N" or negative sign (-)
Anode - Answers -Positively charged electrode; usually colored red displays a large "P"
or a positive sign (+)
UVC rays - Answers -Ultraviolet rays that are beyond the ozone and have little effect on
exposure that the skin receives
UVB rays - Answers -The rays that we are exposed to most frequently from the sun that
cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays are:
, UVA rays - Answers -Longest of the ultraviolet rays frequently use in tanning booths
take a longer period of time in require a much larger dose to burn the skin camping to
penetrate beyond the epidermis to the dermis destroy valuable protein substances
collagen and elastic fibers
Protective eyewear - Answers -What should both the client and the esthetician wear
while performing a UV light therapy treatments?
Thermal or heating effects
Mechanical or magnetic effects
Electromagnetic effects. - Answers -What are the most common effects that electricity
has on the skin?
Thermal or heating effect - Answers -Rubbing the palms of your hands together rapidly
to warm them, what is the friction called?
Conduction, convection, radiation - Answers -Thermal energy can be transferred in 1 of
3 ways what are they?
Conduction - Answers -transfer of heat through direct contact
Convection - Answers -the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas)
Electrochemical effects - Answers -Created when electric current travels through a
water-based solution (liquid conductor) and onto the body
Galvanic current - Answers -Only current capable of producing such electrochemical
effects
Metal or Ionto Rollers - Answers -The shape of tiny rolling pins; rolled across the face
and neck with Galvanic Current; Allows for product penetration over the entire face
Metal ball - Answers -Small metal ball used to reach certain smaller facial areas; rolled
into small areas around the nose, mouth, and near the eyes using galvanic current;
increases product penetration into small, delicate areas of the face.
Metal single prong or metal double prong - Answers -Approximately 4" (10cm) metal
prongs the width of a pinky finger; stroked across lines and crevices using galvanic
current; promotes product penetration in delicate lines and crevices of the face.
Tweezer or Flat Head - Answers -Small, thin metal electrode; stroked across smaller
areas during desincrustation using Galvanic Current; Increases product penetration in
small clogged areas; dissolves sebum
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