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Many combined therapy machines on the market offer bespoke variations on common technologies – such as Light Emitting Diodes (LED), Radio Frequency (RF) etc, which you may have considered or used independently but which are highly effective when used together. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly offered technologies that can be combined.
Cavitation
Cavitation, used for inch loss and fat reduction, is the formation of vapour cavities in a liquid (such as bubbles) that are the consequence of forces acting upon the liquid. It usually occurs when a liquid is subjected to rapid changes of pressure that cause the formation of cavities where the pressure is relatively low. When subjected to higher pressure, the voids implode which damages the fat cells, reducing the localised adiposity.
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Therapy delivers oxygen at high pressure to the skin, often alongside a penetrative serum, giving skin an additional boost to the amount of oxygen received through inhalation. The treatment is particularly beneficial for those with skin suffering from environmental stress, or for ageing or damaged complexions.
As oxygen is a natural healer, it can help remedy damaged skin, calming any redness or trauma. It can also help ingredients to penetrate deeper into the subcutaneous layers.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion describes the process of removing the top layer of the epidermis with a minimally abrasive system that uses either loose crystals or a crystal-tipped hand-piece. Used crystals and dead skin cells are vacuumed away automatically.
Recent developments have also seen the introduction of Wet/Dry Microdermabrasion, which enables you to include targeted skin care formulations directly within the Microdermabrasion treatment itself.
36 Galvanic
A Galvanic current is a direct, steady, low-voltage and low-amplitude electric current. “Galvanic works on the principal of producing chemical substances under the electrodes used in the treatments,” says Angela Barbagelata-Fabes, Chairman of The Carlton Group. “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 an unbroken skin.
Radio Frequency
Radio Frequency (RF) is one of the least invasive, yet most effective, anti-ageing treatments available. RF 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.
This technology 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 from recuperation and rehabilitation treatments in post- traumatic processes, pain relief in rheumatic conditions, 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. This technology 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.
Microcurrent
Microcurrent is widely used to tighten and firm muscles, tone the skin,
stimulate the lymphatic system to dispel toxins and improve the healing process. On the face, microcurrent is useful for reducing fine lines and tightening sagging skin.
“A microcurrent is produced by using a low frequency interrupted direct current, giving you a ‘faradic type current’. The current is measured in microamps, which is a millionth of an amp. This is shown as
a and as its name implies is a very small amount of current,” explains
Angela.
Laser Fractional non-ablative Lasers are used for permanent hair reduction and the treatment of vascular lesions. The most commonly used Lasers in the cosmetic field are the Nd:YAG and Alexandrite Lasers.
Lasers use a process called selective photothermolysis, which means that the Laser light targets the tissue that needs to be treated, rather than indiscriminately affecting surrounding skin. Although the majority of Laser systems are most effective when treating clients with Fitzpatrick type skin I-III, developments are being made for the effective treatment of skin types (IV-VI).
Intense Pulsed Light
Otherwise referred to as IPL, Intense Pulsed Light emits a broad spectrum of non-Laser light which produces a high intensity flash of filtered light. A similar photothermolysis principle is used, however IPLs differ from Lasers in that they can deliver hundreds of wavelengths, or colours, in each burst of light instead of just one wavelength. These flashes of light are then concentrated using special filters so that they can work in a similar way to Lasers.
Light Emitting Diodes
LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, often referred to as Colour Therapy, are tiny light bulbs that emit non-thermal specific wavelengths of light from the visible spectrum. This light stimulates the natural repair of the skin and rejuvenation processes.
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