Recap the importance of electrical safety Identify lymph nodes & contra-indications – (Perform task in

allocated pairs). P24- Describe the effects & benefits of vacuum suction on underlying

structures (Gapped task & You tube clip). P1 - Prepare themselves, client and work area for facial treatment P2 - Use suitable consultation techniques to identify treatment

objectives (use of open & closed questions) T’ment plan & skin analysis forms.

Identify appropriate methods application relating to skin type, age or ethnicity & perform direct high frequency

P5 - Select products, tools and equipment to suit client treatment needs, skin types and condition

Demonstrate a safe & effective treatment P4 - Provide clear recommendations to the client

Vacuum Suction

What Does Vacuum Suction Do?

Watch the video clip and answer the following questions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egnabnyYFIo

1. General skin cleaning after steaming. – 5mins

2. Deep cleansing following steam or desincrustation – 10 mins

3. Stimulates dry/deyhdrated skins – 10 mins

4. Improve appearance of fine lines – 10 mins.

An electric motor activates the pump

Air pressure causes the tissue to be lifted

There are cups of different sizes, attached to the

machine by plastic tubing

The gauge or dial on the front of the machine

measures Reduced Air Pressure NOT Suction

cup picks up the tissue and is then taken to the

nearest lymph node using flowing strokes.

What is the more formal name for the cups?

How much tissue should be lifted into the cup?

Give a brief description of lymph.

Label the diagram of the lymph nodes of the face and neck in your work pack.

Sub-MentalSub-Mandibular

supraclavicular

Buccal

Parotid

Occipital

Deep cervicalSuperficial Cervical

Infected Skin

Glandular Swelling

Pregnancy

Heart

Diseases

& Disorders

Dysfunction

of the

Nervous System

Pacemaker

Skin Diseases

& Disorders

Prevent

Consider three of the above contra-indications and explain why the are considered to be contra-indications to Vacuum Suction.

Anxiety

Metal Pins

& Plates

Piercings

Cuts, bruises& abrasions

Thin, bony areas

Epilepsy

Acne

Loose, Crepey Skin

Couperosed Skin

Broken Capillaries&

Thread Veins

Restrict

Medium – Appropriate &

adequate

Trailing Wires

Sanitisation of equipment

Ventouse – Correct size & shape

Always work towards the nodes

Break the vacuum before removing

the ventouseSuction level should not lift more

than 20%

Test Machine & Ventouse

Do not over work the area

State why electrical safety is important?

Which legislation does this relate to ?

Relate the above to pre-treatment preparation?

Test machine and ventouse for any faults

1. Cleanse skin and carry out sensitivity tests 2. Insert ventouse into black connector 3. Set switch to ‘on’ and check intensity is at zero4. Test machine on yourself in front of your client5. Turn off, apply medium to face & neck using mask

brush or manual massage strokes.6. Apply ventouse to the décolleté below the clavicle,

stroke over the surface and adjust machine to gain a maximum of 20 percent lift.

7. Follow the diagram of strokes, 3-5mins for general cleansing, 10-12mins for massage/lymphatic drainage

8. Always follow the direction of the lymph nodes.9. Check client’s skin reaction throughout10. Complete treatment following treatment procedure

Aftercare

Homecare Retail

Cleanse, tone & moisturise daily

Drink1.5 - 2 litres

of water per day

Cleanser, Toner, Moisturiser,

Exfoliator, Mask& SPF

Additional Treatments – 1 per month

Follow a balanced diet – reduce caffeine & alcohol intake,

increase fruit & veg

No UV, Electrical treatments,

make-up, caffeine,alcohol, touching

the area for 24hrs