Face Electrics

Electrical MuscleStimulation

Working Pairs

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What Does E.M.S. Do to the Body?

The faradic unitThe faradic unit is named after Michael Faraday, who studied the nature of electricity, but it is in fact an electrical muscular stimulation (EMS) unit, often referred to as neuro-muscular electrical stimulationE.M.SModern beauty therapy equipment combines various types of medium- to low-frequency currents. The type of current used is an alternating,low- frequency, surged and interrupted current. The source of electricity can be either the mains or a battery.ApplicationThe aim of facial faradic treatment is to intensively exercise the individual muscles, or groups of muscles, which produces a firmer look to the contours of the face. Most modern faradic machines have face and body outlets on them.

The Machine

On/off switch; some machines also have a timer.

Reset button; this prevents the machine from working unless all the pad outlet, dials are turned to zero.

The “panic button”, this is a switch on a lead which is plugged in to the back of the machine and is given to the client.

The main set of dials; over the pad outlets control the muscle contraction.

Pulse SequenceThis is the wave form,or phase control and has four types.

1. Bi-phasic regular pulse width; the electrical impulse passes in both directionsbetween pads, giving a firm toning treatment to strengthen treatment of the Muscles. In normal body treatment the pads should be bi-phasic for comfort And give an effective treatment. The lights above the dial will indicate that the current is alternating between pads.

2. Mono-phasic regular pulse. The electrical impulse pass in only one direction,Helping to lift the muscle being treated. The black negative pad should always be placed on the insertion of the muscle The black negative pad should always be placed on the insertion of the muscle and the red on theand the red on the origin of the muscle (positive) (BIRO Black Insertion Redorigin of the muscle (positive) (BIRO Black Insertion RedOrigin).Origin).Therefore the black pad is below the red.This enables the muscle fibre to be lifted towards the origin. This is recommended for the face and neck muscles.When Mono phasic pulse is in operation only the positive light (the red light) will Show.

Irregular pulseIrregular pulse

Bi -phasic This adds variety to the treatment and should be applied to the body when the client begins to anticipate the current.

Mono -phasic. This adds variety to the treatment to avoid the client anticipating the current and to avoid the muscles becoming uncomfortable.

Frequency and Pulse Setting

Frequency

Normal body 80-100HzFacial 120HzDeep muscle 60 Hz

Pulse width

Normal body 160µsFacial 90µsDeep muscle 240µs

When doing facial work it is vital to warm the face to prevent muscle damage. To improve the treatment it is also important to give a Few minutes lymphatic to prevent the build up of lactic acids.

Effects of Facial E.M.S

Stimulates sensorynerves

Increase metobolism

Erythema

Creates an

improved face

Shape

Increases Muscle tone

Stimulates

motor nerves

Effects of E.M.S. Increased

venous and lymphatic flow

Contra-Indications

Asthma

Metal Pins

& Plates

Strokes and facial paralysis

Skin disease And disorders

Muscle disease

Epilepsy

Heart disease

Allergic to

rubber

Bell Palsy

Lack of sensation

Restrict and Prevent

Clean grease free skin

Trailing Wires

Sanitisation of equipment

Warm the muscle before treatment

Always pad on a motor point or at

the origin and insertion of the

muscle.

Ensure surge speed is not to long as this

would make the muscle contraction too long as this will cause discomfort.

Test machine and pads

Do not over work the area

After treatment use lymphatic drainage for a few minutes to remove lactic acid from the muscle.

E.M.S. Procedure for the Face

Remove jewellery and make-up Test machine on self Adjust pulse sequence, frequency and pulse width. Check intensity dials are off. Switch on timer and press restart button. Dampen electrodes and place on the muscle. Turn up intensity control and contract muscle ten times. Turn down the intensity control and move to the next muscle and repeat the above. Continue until all required facial muscles have been treated.

Aftercare

Homecare Retail

Cleanse, tone & moisturise daily

Face and neck severaltimes a day

Exercises daily.

Cleanser, Toner, Moisturiser,

Exfoliator, Mask& SPF

Additional Treatments – 1 per month

Relaxation exercise to follow

facial exercises

Repetition of exercise First in a clockwise

direction and then in an

anticlockwise direction

Tasks What does the application of an electrical

impulse to the muscle achieve?

What part of the muscle should a pad be placed?

Give a brief description of a muscle contraction?

Name two types of pulse sequence?