Chapter 4: Performing Facial Extractions 1 CE Hour
Course overview In this course, students will learn about properly performing facial extractions during a client service. The course will cover facial extraction performed in salons, spas, and medical offices and when this service is recommended. Students will learn what questions to ask clients before performing the service, proper safety and preparation Learning outcomes After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Review the procedure for safely performing facial extractions during a facial or other skin care treatment and discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure. Define facial extractions and the skin issues the procedure is designed to treat, as well as the skin conditions that benefit from facial extractions. Recognize the signs of skin irritation or injury after facial extractions with specific examples of symptoms.
before, during, and after the service and what to expect following facial extractions. At the conclusion of the course, students will be more knowledgeable about facial extraction procedures in various professional environments and how to apply what they have learned.
Utilize best practices to successfully perform a facial extraction in a salon, medical spa, or doctor’s office. Conduct a thorough client consultation to determine skin type, allergies, and skin conditions before performing a facial extraction. Identify, evaluate, and apply information to recognize products and processes necessary for safe and effective facial extractions. Recognize products and tools used in facial extraction procedures and utilize proper infection control.
INTRODUCTION
regimen that improves the skin’s appearance and helps prevent skin issues like acne. Regularly scheduled facials serve to prevent skin conditions and give the skin a healthier appearance. Even for those without problematic skin, routine facials are beneficial for stress reduction, anti-aging, and improving circulation. For clients with problems like acne or hyperpigmentation, regular facials improve these skin issues. Skin care professionals will regularly perform facials on clients whose skin could benefit from pore extraction, so knowing how to properly perform this procedure is critical. Care must be taken during a facial extraction to avoid irreversible skin damage, so understanding skin types, tools, and infection control components are essential to a successful facial experience for both the professional and the client. Before performing a facial extraction on a client, estheticians, dermatologists, and other skin care professionals should know how to perform the technique safely and what methods and tools to use for the desired results. Though the names are similar, blackheads and whiteheads are different in many ways. A blackhead is also known as an open comedone and is caused by excess oil in the skin. Whiteheads are considered closed comedones and are usually harder to remove with facial extractions as a dead skin layer usually forms on the surface of the skin directly above the impacted sebum. Closed whiteheads are a result of bacteria that have become trapped in the pore and bacteria may exist in the form of non-cystic acne or could contribute to inflammation and more severe acne. Areas that are inflamed and infected should not be extracted since this could lead to more serious infection and scarring.
Weighing over eight pounds, the skin is the largest organ of the human body and serves as a waterproof barrier that protects humans from heat and cold, UV rays, irritants, and contaminants. As the largest organ of the body, the skin is also a protective barrier that guards against pathogens. The three layers of skin include: ● Epidermis : The outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis is attached to the dermis. The epidermis is the most elastic layer of skin and its primary purpose is protection. ● Dermis : The skin’s middle layer, the dermis houses the body’s sweat glands and hair follicles and helps with temperature regulation. ● Subcutis or subcutaneous tissue : The base layer of the skin, the subcutis is mostly comprised of fat used to fuel the body and serves as a protective cushion for internal organs. Skin extractions, also known as pore extractions, involve removing debris and compacted oil from the skin’s pores. When performed regularly by a licensed skin care professional, facial extractions are a part of a solid skin care Performing facial extractions Part of a standard facial, a facial extraction is a professional procedure that involves clearing clogged or compacted pores by using either mechanical or manual techniques. The main aim of a facial extraction procedure is to remove dead skin cells and oil buildup. A licensed professional esthetician will typically perform several extractions throughout the facial service and a client will often require more than one extraction during the appointment. Facial extractions are also useful for removing the impurities that result in both blackheads and whiteheads. Frequently occurring on the face, blackheads and sebaceous filaments can also appear on other parts of the body, including arms, shoulders, neck, chest, and back. Extractions can be performed as a part of a full-body skin treatment or exfoliation session.
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