The therapeutic effect of electric current on tissues is widely used both in medicine and in cosmetology.
Galvanization – it is a physiotherapy procedure using low power and low voltage electric current.
Electric current changes the permeability of cell membranes and increases the passive transport of protein molecules, as well as other substances.
This process is typical for iontophoresis – types of galvanotherapy. Another type of galvanization – deincrustation, which is based on the mechanism of epidermolysis.
Read in detail on estet-portal.com about the types of galvanization: iontophoresis and disincrustation, as well as indications and contraindications for procedures.
Iontophoresis: mechanism of action and expected effects of the procedure
The therapeutic effect of iontophoresis is the deep penetration of substances with the help of direct electric current.
Some chemicals dissociate into ions and charged hydrophilic complexes when exposed to current.
When they are placed in an electric field, the ions begin to repel from the electrodes of the same name and move in the opposite direction, penetrating deep into the skin.
The ions of medicinal substances can be stored and deposited in the thickness of the skin for up to 3 weeks.
Also, galvanic current has a tonic effect on smooth muscles, speeds up metabolic processes, strengthens the vascular wall, and smoothes wrinkles.
The procedure is effective in the treatment of hyperhidrosis, acne, cellulite, elimination of dryness and swelling of the face.
Iontophoresis is performed in a course of 10-15 procedures 2-3 times a week for 10-15 minutes.
Iontophoresis technique: what medicinal substances are used
The first stage of iontophoresis is a thorough cleansing and degreasing of the skin.After that, a pre-selected therapeutic preparation is applied and the skin is treated with galvanic current using electrodes.
The device has two electrodes: passive and active. The passive electrode is wrapped in a wet hydrophilic napkin and given to the patient's hands or fixed on the body.
The beautician works with the active electrode along the massage lines.
Before the procedure, the patient must remove all metal objects.
Basic Iontophoresis Tools:
• anti-couperose ampoules;
• ampoules with collagen and silk proteins;
• ampoules with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C;• bio-restorative ampoules;
• vitamins and trace elements (B1, B12, E, Zn, Cu, Na).Also used are preparations with nicotinic and salicylic acids, caffeine, aloe juice and other extracts of medicinal plants.
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After the procedure, an isotonic lotion and moisturizer are applied to the skin.
Under the influence of the electrode, conduction currents arise, as a result of which the ions turn into active atoms, which form alkalis and acids.
This leads to a decrease in the thickness of the stratum corneum and cell migration to the granular layer.
Re-epithelialization by secondary intention leads to the formation of a new epidermis with a denser structure: the skin relief is leveled and sebum secretion is reduced.
Therefore, disincrustation – a good alternative to facial peels and cleansing, as well as an effective method in the fight against acne, seborrhea and post-inflammatory phenomena.
Contraindications for iontophoresis and disincrustation sessions
Despite the painlessness, atraumaticity and versatility of the procedures, there are contraindications to galvanotherapy.
Iontophoresis and disinfestation procedures are not recommended for the following conditions:
• disruption of the thyroid gland;
• skin damage;
• oncology;
• acute inflammatory processes of the skin; • pregnancy and lactation;
• severe somatic diseases;
• allergic reactions;
• presence of a pacemaker or metal products.
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Also, intolerance to certain medications or electric current is a contraindication to the procedures.
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