Christina McNellis
Contemporary electrotherapy
HND Beauty Therapy
Unit DP3F 35
Microdermabrasion Type of treatment
In microdermabrasion, tiny crystals are sprayed onto the skin to gently remove the outer layer of your skin. This technique is less aggressive than dermabrasion, so you don't need numbing medicine. It is an exfoliation and skin rejuvenation procedure that leaves skin looking softer and brighter
Specific contra-indications
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Broken Skin
• Over Moles
• Diabetes
• Retin A Users
• Keloid Scarring
• Scarring under 6 months
Effects of treatment
Effects of Microdermabrasion on Appearance of Skin
Microdermabrasion works best when performed as a series of treatments, six - every 7 to 10 days. …show more content…
• The cells of the lower layers of the epidermis are knit together in a more consistent "basket weave" configuration, instead of a haphazard arrangement.
• The barrier function of the epidermis is disrupted in the first 24 hours causing the skin to be drier than usual.
• However, after 7 days the skin is more hydrated than before.
Effects of Microdermabrasion on the Dermis
• The thickness of the dermis is increased
• The number of collagen fibres are increased and they are thicker, more tightly packed, and more consistently organised
• The number of elastic fibres is increased and they are oriented vertically instead of horizontally giving the dermal layer more "spring".
• The number and size of fibroblasts, cells that make collagen, are increased.
• The presence of numerous chemicals that are involved in the inflammatory process show that a reparative process is going on.
• Changes in the blood vessels show an increase in blood flow in the dermis, essentially feeding the reparative process.
• An important part of creating this inflammatory response is the mechanical stretching of the skin cause by the negative-pressure component of the …show more content…
The revitalization and oxygenation of the tissue helps to slim and redefine the legs, stomach and arms while enhancing skin tone.
Specific Contra-indications
• Heart conditions
• Pace-make
• Rent Thrombosis/embolism
• High blood pressure
• Cuts & abrasions
• Sunburn
• Pregnancy
• Recent scar tissue
• Thick extended varicose veins
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Skin Infections
• Major heart and/or respiratory and/or kidney failure
Special Care
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Metal pins or plates
• Varicose veins (superficial)
• Migraines
• Asthma
Effects of treatment
• Duplicate the action on the body of massage
• Repress the blood through slow and progressive pressure
• Lymphatic drainage (alleviate oedema or swelling of the leg)
• Provide immediate leg comfort and lightness
• Assist in kidney function (poor filtration and a hydro saline imbalance, can lead to possible accumulation of large quantities of fluid in the tissues
• Assist in healthy heart function (problems can lead to tapered oedemas because of an inadequate pumping
Contemporary electrotherapy
HND Beauty Therapy
Unit DP3F 35
Microdermabrasion Type of treatment
In microdermabrasion, tiny crystals are sprayed onto the skin to gently remove the outer layer of your skin. This technique is less aggressive than dermabrasion, so you don't need numbing medicine. It is an exfoliation and skin rejuvenation procedure that leaves skin looking softer and brighter
Specific contra-indications
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Broken Skin
• Over Moles
• Diabetes
• Retin A Users
• Keloid Scarring
• Scarring under 6 months
Effects of treatment
Effects of Microdermabrasion on Appearance of Skin
Microdermabrasion works best when performed as a series of treatments, six - every 7 to 10 days. …show more content…
• The cells of the lower layers of the epidermis are knit together in a more consistent "basket weave" configuration, instead of a haphazard arrangement.
• The barrier function of the epidermis is disrupted in the first 24 hours causing the skin to be drier than usual.
• However, after 7 days the skin is more hydrated than before.
Effects of Microdermabrasion on the Dermis
• The thickness of the dermis is increased
• The number of collagen fibres are increased and they are thicker, more tightly packed, and more consistently organised
• The number of elastic fibres is increased and they are oriented vertically instead of horizontally giving the dermal layer more "spring".
• The number and size of fibroblasts, cells that make collagen, are increased.
• The presence of numerous chemicals that are involved in the inflammatory process show that a reparative process is going on.
• Changes in the blood vessels show an increase in blood flow in the dermis, essentially feeding the reparative process.
• An important part of creating this inflammatory response is the mechanical stretching of the skin cause by the negative-pressure component of the …show more content…
The revitalization and oxygenation of the tissue helps to slim and redefine the legs, stomach and arms while enhancing skin tone.
Specific Contra-indications
• Heart conditions
• Pace-make
• Rent Thrombosis/embolism
• High blood pressure
• Cuts & abrasions
• Sunburn
• Pregnancy
• Recent scar tissue
• Thick extended varicose veins
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Skin Infections
• Major heart and/or respiratory and/or kidney failure
Special Care
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Metal pins or plates
• Varicose veins (superficial)
• Migraines
• Asthma
Effects of treatment
• Duplicate the action on the body of massage
• Repress the blood through slow and progressive pressure
• Lymphatic drainage (alleviate oedema or swelling of the leg)
• Provide immediate leg comfort and lightness
• Assist in kidney function (poor filtration and a hydro saline imbalance, can lead to possible accumulation of large quantities of fluid in the tissues
• Assist in healthy heart function (problems can lead to tapered oedemas because of an inadequate pumping