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Ultrasonic has been used for
cosmetic purpose since the early 1980‘s.Wide therapeutic use, easy
control, and great results has made ultrasonic instruments for esthetic
use a natural. Ultrasonic sound waves are at a frequency of
more than 20,000HZ and are not heard by the human ear.
Clinical ultrasound units being manufactured typically deliver
ultrasound frequencies of 1 and 3 MHz with duty cycles ranging from
20 to 100 percent. Duty cycles less than 100% are usually termed
pulsed ultrasound while a 100% duty cycle is referred to as
continuous ultrasound. For skin care, most machines are created at
1MHz with continuous and pulsed
frequencies.
Mechanical
function:
Ultrasonic sound waves act
on the body in the following way - they stimulate body cells, the
tiny massage it produces expands the space in which the cells exist,
causing movement of cytoplasm, the rotation of mitochondria, and the
vibration of the cell nucleus; it stimulates and expands the cell
membrane. It improves local blood and lymph circulation, and
increases the penetration of skin tone enhancing
products.
Ultrasonic helps to improve
the metabolism and regeneration of body cells.
Warming and heating
action:
Warming and heating action
is one of the most important therapeutic factors of Ultrasound. It
is a kind of internal heat, of an increase of about 79-80% - this
heat is carried away by the blood circulation and is not perceived
by the client. This warming action, can change the blood circulation
and helps to reduce inflammation.
It is of great benefit prior
plastic surgery to reduce swelling and after the healing process is
well on its way to reduce puffiness. It produces a relaxing and
comforting effect on the client.
The newest application for ultrasound is “ULTRASONIC EXFOLIATION”
A new way to literally clean the
skin is by ultrasound. The skin is wetted with a de-ionized
solution and the spatula is glided over the skin to ’split off’ dead
cells. The result is remarkable, an instant clearing and smoothing
effect can be observed. This process is totally non-invasive and can
be used on the most sensitive of skins. With the same machines you
can also spot induce (deep wrinkles and lines are treated ) product
into the skin by either a pulsed method - to increase the fibroblast
within the skin - or the continuous cycle. Although results can be
seen in just the first treatment clients should be treated in a
series of 6-12 treatments to ensure a more lasting result.
Chemical
function:
The biochemical function of
Ultrasound comes from the reaction to anabolism and catabolism.
Anabolism- is the process that converts substances into other
components of the organism's chemical architecture. Catabolism - is
the metabolic process by which cells convert substances into
excreted compounds. In other words, the process of cell metabolism.
Small doses of ultrasound treatments can promote the synthesis of
protein inside the cells, help to regenerate wounded tissues and
promote the synthesis of fiber cells in the body. In the process of
anabolism and catabolism, the induced product is being absorbed and
utilized by the cells. The accelerated metabolism of the cells
changes the pH level of the skin to a more alkaline state and
facilitates the absorption of the induced product. The skin lightens
and smoothes visibly.
Therapeutic and cosmetic
benefits of Ultrasound treatments:
- increases anabolic and
catabolic process
- reduces puffiness
- helps to smoothen lines
and wrinkles
- exfoliates the top layer
of the skin
- improves blood
circulation
- increases cell
regeneration
- soothes inflammation and
speeds wound healing
- increases moisture
retention of the skin
- softens the thrombus
- improves acneinc skin and reduces pore size
Contra indications:
Never use on dry
skin
Do not use on stomach of
pregnant women
Do not use on people with
pace makers or electrical implants
Avoid using on people with
heart conditions
Always use ultrasonic
electrodes with sufficient media (herbal spray or serum on the
skin)
Ultrasonic treatment can be
received by ALL skin types - the massage time and machine setting is
varied for different skin types.
Most sensitive - least
amount of time ( 3-5 min) and the setting is its lowest.
Differences in ULTRASONIC
EQUIPMENT:
Ultrasonic equipment comes with many different
price tags. Some 
equipment is manufactured in
China, some is made in Europe. I have found that the difference lays
often only in what the company is offering with the purchase. I would
recommend, if you are interested in adding this treatment, to
select the company that offers you a complete system: warrantee on
your purchase, products that are suitable for the use of the
machines, and most of all, education on how to use the
process.
In my own experience, I
have not found that machines manufactured in China are prone to over
heating or brake downs, and have in my own salon such machines, however
they did come with a warrantee, products and education.
Combining the use of
Ultrasound treatment with other treatments:
Ultrasonic exfoliation
lends itself perfectly as an after treatment for microdermabrasion,
glycolic and other peels. It removes dead cells and any left over
crystals better than most cleansing techniques. If you want to speed
up the healing and rejuvenation process of your clients skin, induce
a water soluble product into the clients skin with ultrasound after
you complete the cleansing process.
This article was provided courtesy
of
Gisela Di Carlo, Owner of ’ 121 Bliss’ -
a treatment center for women in Milford,
PA
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