High Frequency Facial Treatment

Question 1

Name the two types of techniques used with High Frequency?

Answer 1

Direct method and Indirect method (Viennese massage)

Question 2

Explain what is meant by direct high frequency?

Answer 2

A glass electrode is applied directly to the skin in the treatment area.

Question 3

Explain what is meant by indirect high frequency?

Answer 3

The client holds the saturator electrode to channel the current. The therapist uses their hands to apply a massage.

Question 4

What type of current does high-frequency use?

Answer 4

Oscillating alternating current

Question 5

What type of electrodes are used during direct high-frequency?

Answer 5

A selection of glass electrodes that vary in size . Gas in contained within the electrode.

Question 6

What types of gas is contained with the electrodes?

Answer 6

Argon - Violet
Mercury Vapour - Blue
Neon - Orange

Question 7

What method is used on papules and pustules?

Answer 7

Sparking

Question 8

What electrode would you use for sparking?

Answer 8

A fulgurator electrode

Question 9

Explain what is meant by sparking?

Answer 9

The electrode is used to create a spark by lifting the apparatus away from the skin; thus creates a break in the electrical flow. Then, by placing the electrode back to the skin surface this reconnects the current.

Question 10

What is a saturator?

Answer 10

A glass device used on the skin to conduct the electrical current to the client.

Question 11

What could happen if you spark for too long?

Answer 11

Tissue damage

Question 12

What product would you use with direct high frequency?

Answer 12

Oxygenating cream and gauze

Question 13

State the effects and benefits of direct high frequency:

Answer 13

Imporves condition of blemised skin (by leaving germicidal layer of ozone on the skin surface that destroys bacteria).
Tighten pores
Destroys bacteria and heals pustules
Dries out oily skin
Increases lymph circulation, which helps with removal of waste.

Question 14

What does germicidal mean?

Answer 14

Destrying germs

Question 15

What is ozone?

Answer 15

A colourless gas made up of oxygen atoms formed by electrical discharge in the air.

Question 16

State the effects and benefits of indirect high frequency:

Answer 16

Stimulates sebaceous activity
Helps to darain lymph
Stimulate blood circulation to imporve overall condition of the skin
Helps penetration of beneficial products into the skin.
Imporves sluggish skins
Imporves dry and dehyfdrated skin types.

Question 17

When would you carry out indirect high frequency in the facial?

Answer 17

With massage using massage cream or oil

Question 18

When would you carry out direct high freqency within the facial?

Answer 18

After extractions or at the end of the treatment to leave a germicidal effect on the skin.

Question 19

What other electrical equipment would work well with direct high frequency on oily/congested skin types?

Answer 19

Galvanic Desincrustation

Question 20

List the contra-actions that may occur during a high frequency treatment:

Answer 20

Destruction of tissues during direct high freqency if a spark is applied for too long.
Excessive erythema
Electrical shock

Question 21

How long would you apply indirect hf for?

Answer 21

8-20 mins depending on skin type and clinet tolerance

Question 22

How long would you apply direct hf for?

Answer 22

For dry skin to stimulate sebaceous activity 4-5mins

For oily and congested skins - 10-15mins