High Frequency: Nikola Tesla’s Gift to the Facial

History

In the late 1800’s, renowned scientist, Nikola Tesla developed his “Violet Ray”. This technology was used for medicinal purposes before the development of modern antibiotics to kill bacteria in the treatment of infections and expedite the healing of wounds. In 1892, French biophysicist, Jacques-Arsene d’Arsonval began using high frequency currents to treat the diseases of the skin and mucus membranes. European salons discovered the cosmetic and healing benefits of high frequency electrical stimulation to the skin in the 1970’s. By 1980, the technology was being utilized by North American skin care professionals.

Benefits

• Improves and clears acne (including cystic!)
• Softens lines and wrinkles
• Improves sagging skin
• Reduces pore size and blackheads
• Reduces eye puffiness and dark circles around the eye
• Improves and diminishes the appearance of cellulite
• Promotes healthier hair growth
• Safe and gentle alternative to Botox injections, chemical/laser peels and other invasive procedures.
• Stimulates cell renewal and improves product penetration and absorption.
• Encourages lymphatic drainage

Science

Oxygen-enriched molecules are produced from the high frequency electro-currents to create anti-bacterial action and natural thermal tissue warming. This causes blood cells to expel toxins while cells are enriched with nutrients and hydrating volume, resulting in enhanced blood circulation and increased collagen and elastin production.

Electrodes and Uses

• Mushroom – cheeks, forehead, neck and chest
• Point – eye area, small targeted points and cystic spots
• Spoon – cheeks, forehead, neck and scalp
• Comb – scalp and hair

Contraindications

While high frequency is one of the safest and non-invasive therapies used in the improvement of skin, there are a couple of factors that would prevent you from being a candidate –

• Not suitable to be paired with aggressive, medical-grade AHA/glycolic acid peels as skin is already too stimulated to tolerate or benefit from high frequency therapy.
• Clients who are pregnant or have a pacemaker cannot receive any electro-current therapies.
• All metal jewelry must be removed from the body prior to treatment as any piercings could conduct the electro-currents.

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Take care and be well!

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