The Therabrasion Protocol
May 8, 2009 by Paphos Skincare
Filed under Therabrasion System Protocol
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| Supplies Needed Facial Sponges (2) – Universal Catalog Tissues – Unscented White Q tips (2) 4×4 soft gauze sponges Head Band Hand towel Giovan 2 products (10) |
| Before beginning the Giovan 2 Italian Therabrasion and Acid Skin Resurfacing the patient should stop the use of all products containing AHA and Retinoids for 48 hours. The patient should remove contact lenses, if applicable, and keep their eyes closed during the course of the treatment. If there is a question of allergies to any of the ingredients rub a small amount of product on the inner forearm and observe for any adverse reaction. |
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Step 1: Face Cleansing – approximately 2-3 minutes
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| Step 2: Mapping Stage (pre-microdermabrasion) – approximately 2-3 minutes 1 – Use Corindone (bottle #2) 2 – Apply with moist hands to moist skin 3 – Squeeze a quarter size amount of product in the palm of the hand 4 – Apply evenly over the face, neck and chest 5 – Massage with the fingertips until a mild foaming action is obtained 6 – Identify areas of skin imperfections, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles both visually and manually needing special attention in the following steps 7 – Remove completely with moist sponges 8 – Blot dry with tissues or soft gauze |
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Step 3: Superficial Microdermabrasion – approximately 3-4 minutes 1 – Use Cosmepeel bottle #4 2 – Note there is no bottle labeled #3 3 – The aesthetician’s hands and patient’s face must be dry 4 – Squeeze a quarter size amount of Cosmepeel in the palm 5 – Gently hold the palms together for 10-15 seconds to warm the product before applying 6 – Using both hands, apply evenly to the face, neck, and chest 7 – Starting at the chest, massage until an oily “slide” is obtained 8 – Systematically work upwards to the neck, face, and forehead as in the previous step 9 – Remove completely with moist sponges using a dabbing and wiping technique 10 – Frequently rinse the sponges under cool running water as crystals may become imbedded in the sponges 11 – Blot Dry |
| Step 4: Deep Microdermabrasion – approximately 3-4 minutes 1 – Use Epipeel bottle #5 2 – Follow all the steps described above in step 3 3- Prior to removing the Epipeel, place a small amount on the back of the hand. Stretch the area to be worked on identified during the mapping stage (step 2) between the index finger and thumb; using a Q-tip gently rub areas of hyperpigmentation, crows feet, fine lines under the eyes, fines lines and wrinkles around the lips, etc. using both vertical and horizontal strokes 4 – Completely remove the product as described above 5 – Blot Dry |
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EXTRACTIONS MAY BE DONE HERE Step 5: Therapeutic Acid Skin Resurfacing |
| Step 6: Nutrients 1 – Apply two pumps each of the Skin Renewing Serum and the Vitamin Repairing Serum into the palm. 2 – Gently rub the palms together to mix the liquids and apply evenly to the face, neck and chest 3 – Gently pat in until completely absorbed 4 – Do not remove |
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Step 7: Vasoconstricting Mask – leave on 10 minutes 1 – Prior to applying the Vasoconstricting Mask, saturate two open 4×4 sponges with Dermopeel Normalizer bottle #7 and set aside 2 – Squeeze a tablespoon amount of Vasoconstricting Mask bottle #9 in the palm and apply quickly to face and neck using fingers 3 – A mild burning sensation may be felt 4 – Cover the entire face with pre-moistened 4×4 sponges and leave in place 5 – Remove the gauze and as much mask as possible 6 – Remove any residual mask by moistening the mask with cool water and wipe away with a sponges 7 – Blot Dry |
| Step 8: Hydration and Protection 1 – Squeeze a nickel size amount of Lycopene Cream onto the fingertips and apply evenly to the face, neck, and chest area. 2 – Massage in until completely absorbed |
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Post Procedure Instructions 1 – Avoid using retinoids or products containing AHA or Vitamin C for at least 48 hrs or as instructed by the physician 2 – Avoid the use of Biore or Snore strips for 48 hrs 3 – Avoid direct sunlight for 48 hrs 4 – Avoid hot air from a blow dryer coming in contact with treated area for 48 hrs 5 – Avoid swimming in the ocean or pool for 48 hrs |
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