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School of Hairdressing and Applied Therapies
NVQ Level 3 Diploma In Beauty Therapy
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Provide facial electrical treatments
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1. Why is it important to use effective and thorough consultation techniques to ensure a
successful facial electrical treatment?
2. Explain how you would set up the treatment area for electrical facials.
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3. Contra-indications are conditions which can restrict or prevent treatment. It is
very important that you check for contra-indications, otherwise the client could be
put at risk.
Contra-indication
Contagious skin diseases
Dermal fillers
Recent epilation, IPL and
laser treatments
Medication causing
thinning or inflammation of
the skin (e.g. steroids,
accutane, retinols)
Recent dermabrasion
treatment
Botox
Pacemaker
Dental work involving
quantities of metal
Recent scar tissue
Chemical peels
Micropigmentation
Heart disease/disorder
Pregnancy
Cuts and abrasions
Bruising
Does this
prevent or
restrict
treatment?
Adaptation of treatment
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Contra-indication
Does this
prevent or
restrict
treatment?
Adaptation of treatment
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Undergoing medical
treatment
History of thrombosis or
embolism
Dysfunction of nervous
system
High/low blood pressure
Undiagnosed lumps or
swellings
Metal pins or plates
Medication
Piercings
Anxiety
4. Explain the types of alternative treatments which could be recommended in the
event of contra-indications to electrical treatments.
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5. Key terms
Listed below are the key terms used within this unit. Write a definition for each one.
Bi-phasic:
Desincrustation:
Desquamation:
Electric current:
Iontophoresis:
Mono-phasic:
Oedema:
Saponification:
Ventouse:
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6. Effects on the body
Match up each set of effects of a facial electrical treatment to the correct body part
or system by drawing a line between them
Body part or system
Effects of facial treatment
Increases blood flow to the area
Skin
Causes vasodilation
Increases amount of oxygen and
nutrients to the area
Aids the removal of waste
Facial muscles
Stimulates/calms sensory nerve
endings
Stimulates motor nerves (causing
contraction of muscles)
Circulatory system
Lifts and tones muscles
Lymphatic system
Makes muscles more defined, improving
facial contours
Physically contracts muscles
Aids desquamation
Nervous system
Increases cell metabolism
Creates erythema
Balances moisture and sebum levels
Improves appearance of skin and its
condition
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7. Muscles: ‘Who am I?’
Below are 10 descriptions of muscles of the face, neck and shoulders. Can you
identify which muscle is being described each time?
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There are two of me on the face. I can make a person look unhappy or
cross. Who am I?
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People sometimes rub me when they have a headache. I help with
chewing. Who am I?
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You use me when kissing or pouting. Who am I?
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I puff out the cheeks when blowing and help to chew up food. Who am I?
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I am a kite-shaped muscle and help move the neck and shoulders. Who
am I?
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I run along the cheek bone and make people look happy. Who am I?
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I help carry out an action we can’t control. Who am I?
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People like to build me up at the gym, especially men! I help pull the
shoulders forward. Who am I?
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I will pull your head from side to side and there are two of me. Who am I?
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I can make you look surprised. I cover the top of your head. Who am I?
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8. What type of personal protective equipment is available for micro-dermabrasion
treatments and why should they be worn?
9. Explain how to assess facial skin type and condition and how to visually assess
muscle tone.
10. Explain how to position yourself and the client for facial electrical treatments.
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11. Contra-actions
For each contra-action below, state the action you would take if it did occur and
explain what you would do to prevent it from occurring.
Contra-action
Galvanic burn
Bruising
Irritation
Allergic reaction
Excessive erythema
Muscle fatigue
Action to take
How to prevent
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12. Identify the following lymphatic nodes of the face and neck:Occipital nodes
Buccal nodes
Submandibular nodes
Deep cervical nodes
Superficial cervical nodes
Retro auricular nodes
Parotid nodes
Face and Neck lymph nodes
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13. Explain the importance of using electrical treatments in conjunction with other
treatments to maximise results.
14. Explain the types of alternative treatments which could be recommended in the
event of contra-indications to electrical treatments.
15. Explain how to use a micro-lance to safely remove milia.
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16. Why is it important to cleanse the skin thoroughly prior to an electrical facial?
17. What are the sensitivity tests we perform before any electrical facial treatment?
18. Explain the dangers associated with facial electrical treatments.
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19. Benefits of treatments
For each of the facial electrical treatments below, identify the benefits to the client’s
skin. The first one has been started for you.
Treatment
Benefit to client’s skin
Defines contours of the face
Faradic (electromuscle stimulator)
Galvanic
Microcurrent
Microdermabrasion
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Treatment
Benefit to client’s skin
Vacuum suction
(lymphatic
drainage)
Micro-lance
Direct high
frequency
19. Describe the benefits of a course of treatments.
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20. Treatment procedures
For each piece of equipment below, and on the next page, identify the procedure
you would follow for that facial treatment. Write a step-by-step guide in each
column. You can then use the chart as a quick reference when performing facial
electrical treatments. Remember to ensure your procedure follows the guidelines of
the equipment you are using. Part of column one has been completed for you.
Direct high
frequency
1. Cleanse x2
2. Exfoliate
Galvanic
Faradic (electromuscle stimulator)
Microcurrent
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21. For each of the scenarios below, create a detailed treatment plan for your client.
Remember to include:
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facial electrical treatment (include timings and settings if appropriate)
any pre-treatments – heat, etc.
specific products to be used during treatment
specific products the client should use at home
aftercare/homecare advice
future treatments (include frequency and any courses).
Explain your choices
Client’s desired outcomes
Client 1: Improve skin condition due to dryness
Client 2: Improve skin condition due to oiliness
Client 3: Improve contour and muscle condition
Client 4: Improve skin texture
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