High-frequency and Galvanic

High frequency current

An alternating or sinusoidal current that produces a heat effect, passing through a device that allows for the selection of Tesla pulse current, with frequencies between 60,000 to 200,000 hertz.

Gas electrodes in high frequency

Two types: Argon (violet color for normal/oily skin) and Neon (pink/orange color for sensitive/mature skin).

Benefits of high frequency

Antiseptic effect, stimulates circulation, oxygenates skin, increases cell metabolism, helps coagulate lesions, warm and relaxing with healing properties.

Use of high frequency in facials

Used after extractions to help with inflammation and at the end of a facial before applying moisturizer or SPF.

Ion

An atom with an electrical charge.

Significant reactions of galvanic current

Disincrustation (softens skin with negative charge) and Iontophoresis (introduces water-soluble products into the skin).

Saponification

A chemical reaction where alkaline action produces negative ions, transforming skin sebum into soap.

Timing for applying galvanic current

Before extractions or whenever introducing a water-soluble product into the skin.

Anaphoresis

Infusion of negative product, softening and relaxing tissue, stimulating nerve endings, and increasing blood circulation.

Cataphoresis

Infusion of positive product, causing acidic reaction, tightening skin, calming nerve endings, and decreasing blood flow.

Effects of Anaphoresis

Desincrustation fluid, alkaline reaction, softens and relaxes tissue, stimulates nerve endings, and increases blood circulation.

Effects of Cataphoresis

Causes an acidic reaction, tightens skin, calms or soothes nerve endings, decreases blood flow.

Important tips for using galvanic current

Keep even contact, turn the machine off before lifting off the face, use water-based products only, and monitor the strength.

Contraindications of using electrotherapy

Include metal implants, pacemaker, braces, heart conditions, epilepsy, pregnancy, high blood pressure, fever/infections, nerve issues/diabetes, broken skin, inflamed pustules, rosacea, chronic migraines/headaches, and phobia of electricity/anxiety.