Aim of this lesson:- To perform facial faradic By the end of today’s lesson you will be able to:- State the effects of facial faradic Identify at least 6 facial muscles List the contra indications to the treatment Explain how a muscle contraction occurs and what a motor point is Demonstrate facial faradic

Body faradic padding up on the front of the body

Body faradic on the back of the body

Benefits of facial faradism Improves muscle tone Re educates the muscles Brings fresh nutrients and oxygen to the skin and muscle Vasodilation giving an erythema Contraction and relaxation of the muscles aids the removal of fluid Irritates sensory nerve endings

Contra indications to facial faradism Highly strung or nervous clients Hypersensitive skin Highly vascular complexions High blood pressure Sinus congestion Headaches or migraines Many skin abrasions Over superficial bony areas Large numbers of fillings or bridgework Epileptic client Diabetic client

Home and aftercare advice To book a course of 6 / 12 To complete facial exercises daily To use a anti ageing or firming serum To always work up the face when cleansing To have a good skin care regime To drink 6 – 8 glasses of water per day To eat a balanced diet Use a night cream and neck cream

Next weeks lesson Facial galvanism Body galvanism Please read up on the chemical changes that occur through disincrustation and Iontophoresis