Aim of this lesson:- To
perform indirect and direct
high frequency facial treatment
By the end of the lesson today you will be able to: To state the safety requirements involved with
electrical treatments
 To list contra indications to the treatment
 To explain the benefits of the treatments
 To demonstrate indirect and direct high frequency
facial treatments
 To differentiate between the effects of application
of both treatments
Safety requirements
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Make sure equipment is stable
Ensure all connections are sound and
secure
Keep electrical equipment from water
Do not touch electrical equipment with wet
hands
Ensure all flexes do not trail over working
area
Always test the current on yourselves
before applying it to your clients
Contra indications to indirect
and direct high frequency
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Cuts & abrasions
Hypersensitive skin
Vascular conditions
Hairy areas
Sinus blockages
Tense; nervous clients
Skin diseases / disorders
Metal fillings or heavy bridge work
Pregnancy
Benefits/ uses of indirect
high frequency
To improve the condition of dry,
dehydrated skin
 To improve sluggish circulation
 To improve the condition of tired skin
with fine lines
 To promote the relaxation of tissues
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Benefits / uses of Direct high
frequency
To dry and improve seborrhoeic skin
 To dry greasy skins and greasy areas
 To improve blemished skins
 To destroy bacteria and aid healing of
acne and pustular prone skin
 To increase sebaceous secretions on
a dry, mature skin
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Effects of treatments
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Indirect h/ f
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Direct h/f