Beauty -Anti-Ageing Electrotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galvanic current
pulseon the Faradic current
“A Faradic current is a low frequency alternating current (AC) that is an interrupted direct electrical current which reverses the flow of electrons. Used via electrodes specifically placed it causes muscle and nerve stimulation,” explains Angela.
“Faradic treatments are used to tone muscles and firm facial contours. In a Faradic treatment a low-voltage direct current is applied under the control of the therapist, via an electrode placed on the skin on the motor point of the muscle that requires stimulation. This causes the muscle to contract (stimulation period) and relax (stimulation interval),” states The Art and Science of Beauty.
“Facial Faradic is used to tighten and tone facial muscles and therefore re- contour the shape of the face. This is done using two electrodes to create the stimulation. They can either be hand held, or some units have self- adhesive sticky electrodes that are applied to the face,” continues Angela.
A galvanic current is a direct, steady, low-voltage and low-amplitude electric current. The electrons and ions are flowing constantly, always in the same direction.
“Galvanic works on the principal of producing chemical substances under the electrodes used in the treatments,” says Angela. “These in turn have specific effects on the skin and underlying tissues. The current applied to the tissues generally increases blood and lymphatic circulation.”
There are two ways in which Galvanic treatment can be used: Desincrustation, primarily used for deep cleansing the skin, and Iontophoresis, used to pass products through unbroken skin.
High Frequency
“High-frequency alternating currents (over 100,000 Hz) were first produced in the nineteenth century, D’Arsonval’s current being the first to be used in medicine and one that is still used today in cosmetic therapy,” write the authors of Applied Professional Electro-Cosmetic Therapy.
“The currents in question are high- voltage, low-amplitude currents. In fact, the type used at present in
beauty treatments and which is known generically as ‘High Frequency’ is an alternating current with a voltage of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 volts and a frequency of 150 to 200 KHz.”
Radio Frequency
Radio Frequency is one of the least invasive, yet most effective, anti- ageing treatments available. Radio Frequency energy is able to penetrate into the skin and affect the deeper dermis and subcutaneous layers, causing tightening and improvements to the underlying tissue structure.
Radio Frequency is generally used for tightening, treating deeper lines and wrinkles, and cellulite, and is so non- invasive it does not generate many contra-actions, so it can be combined with lots of other therapies.
Ultrasound
One of the latest techniques incorporated into the world of cosmetic therapy, ultrasound was originally used medically during recuperation and rehabilitation treatments in post- traumatic processes, pain relief in rheumatic conditions, through to the diagnosis of disease and now cosmetic applications.
Ultrasonic is described as acoustic (sound) energy in the form of waves having a frequency above the human hearing range. Ultrasound therapy works by the wave permeating deeply into the skin and emitting heat, which accelerates blood circulation and can often be used for skin firming and smoothing wrinkles.
Vacuum therapy
Vacuum therapy boosts both the lymph and blood circulatory systems by stimulating the underlying structures. For the face, the increased circulation improves skin texture and increases lymphatic drainage, aiding the removal of toxins.
Carlton Professionals’ ThermaVisage RF8 includes Radio Frequency and Vacuum alongside Colour Therapy for an effective anti-ageing treatment.
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