Rn faces Skin classic, Manual

Page 1: ...vice utilizing direct high frequency to enable quick precise treatments of minor skin irregularities As in any aesthetic procedure the treatment goal is aesthetic improvement not perfection Typical one treatment is necessary however results may vary You will find that the added value to your treatments will put you in high demand and recurring services will increase So go ahead and set your practi...

Page 2: ...he epidermis RN FACES does not have any control by which the skin care professional treats clients We at RN FACES have explained the nature of all treatment procedures including risks and inherent dangers Improper use including intensity levels beyond those recommended or for an excessive duration may result in bodily injury to clients or to the operator Electrical Specifications Active output Con...

Page 3: ...the owner a replacement unit until original unit is serviced Ongoing Support Simply email stephanie rnfaces com text 7198590707 or even Skype stephanie holvick We always expect questions along the way so do not hesitate to call upon us Disclaimer As with any new procedure or device that a skin care professional wishes to use check with your governing board to insure that you will be working within...

Page 4: ...ns on more patients than ever before Plus DermLite LEDs last much longer use a lot less energy and are white and brighter than ancient bulbs used in other devices DermLite is the Future Entire classes of dermatology residents are using DermLite as their skin cancer detection tool of choice for its portability efficiency and convenience Make DermLite a part of your future today The Dermlite has mad...

Page 5: ...e Wipe off any dust and reinsert the battery If there are signs of corrosion discard the battery and replace it with a new battery Should you still encounter flickering please contact your local DermLite dealer LED Fails The LEDs used in the DermLite are designed to last over 100 000 hours If any of the LEDs fail please contact RN FACES for repair Warranty Your DermLite 1100 comes with a 5 year wa...

Page 6: ...Covered in this Section Identifying Minor Skin Irregularities Treatable Minor Skin Irregularities with the Skin Classic Non treatable Minor Skin Irregularities non scope ...

Page 7: ...Telangiectasia Description with Pictures Evaluation Treatments Prognosis ...

Page 8: ... adequate heating of the veins These treatments can result in the destruction of sweat glands the risk increases with the number of treatments Now with the advent of the SKIN CLASSIC skin care professionals can use this high frequency technology to thermally vaporize these tiny capillaries with minimal impact to the client usually in one Rx however in the case of many capillaries the client may re...

Page 9: ... a happy medium with time treating the irregularity 3 What do I tell the client about recurring telangiectasia Remember that these minor skin irregularities will reoccur all of the clients life You must educate them and let them know that when they start to see a few telangiectasia surface in a few months to simply make an appointment to have them treated 4 Why not treat the legs To effectively tr...

Page 10: ... flat appearing as small red dots However they then usually grow to about one or two millimeters across and sometimes to a centimeter or more in diameter As they grow larger they tend to expand in thickness and may take on the raised and rounded shape of a dome Multiple adjoining angiomas are said to form a polypoid angioma Because the blood vessels comprising an angioma are so close to the skin s...

Page 11: ...ue to the nature direct HF energy specifically directed to the CA A low power setting 20 30 combined with inheritant moisture blood creates an excellent setting for local dessication of this irregularity with the STATIC TAP METHOD which is touching the CA just long enough for a color change Upon Rx of the entire cherry angioma there will be a crust similar to that of a picked pimple This will shed...

Page 12: ...sical appearance the most Many different clogged pore treatments are available Evaluation Like all other minor irregularities clogged pores require a through cleansing prior to checking the skin Along with the patient s history and input the clinician should look with magnification while stretching the area of involvement These pores can occur anywhere on the skin with a propensity for the T zone ...

Page 13: ...is water soluble only beta hydroxy acid salicylic acid is oil soluble so it s able to really seep into the sebum packed pore exfoliating the dead skin cells built up inside Look for products that contain salicylic acid If you have combination skin you can find products which contain both salicylic and glycolic acid Treatment with the skin classic is simple and effective because it alleviates the b...

Page 14: ...mouth Milia are commonly associated with newborn babies but can appear on people of all ages They are usually found around the nose and eyes and sometimes on the genitalia often mistaken by those affected as warts or other STDs Milia can also be confused with stubborn whiteheads In children milia often disappear within two to four weeks In adults they may require removal by a physician dermatologi...

Page 15: ... and the clients are ecstatic to receive resolution of this condition Some clients tend to form and reform these milia You have the ability to use low impact technology for this condition that has many other practioners in limbo on how to alleviate this common condition Outlook The prognosis is excellent with good post home skin care Crusts typically do not form slight redness may form for a few h...

Page 16: ... secretion of the sebaceous gland which darkens as it oxidizes Clogged hair follicles where blackheads often occur reflect light irregularly to produce a blackhead s black hue For this reason the blockage might not necessarily look black when extracted from the pore but may have a more yellow brown color as a result of its melanin content In contrast a whitehead more commonly known as a pimple or ...

Page 17: ...ic acne and has many side effects It is very effective for comedones when used properly but is not usually prescribed for mild acne of either type Extraction may be used by a skin care provider on open comedones This process is performed using a device called a comedone extractor This is a small metal circular instrument that is centered on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding skin causing...

Page 18: ...middle age or older Lesions can be single or multiple and manifest as yellowish soft small papules on the face particularly nose cheeks and forehead Sebaceous hyperplasia occasionally also occurs on the chest Lesions of sebaceous hyperplasia are benign with no known potential for malignant transformation but may be associated with non melanoma skin cancer in transplantation patients ...

Page 19: ...er than risk getting scarred You just have to remember not to touch the papules to avoid irritation and the need for serious treatment Treatment with the Skin Classic is easy and very effective without all the invasive typical medical interventions These yellowish papules require the F 12 probe along with a power setting of 30 40 intensity The inheritant moisture sebum is drawn to the probe This t...

Page 20: ...e made with fine oatmeal and natural yogurt After the paste has been applied and dried wash off with the help of lukewarm water and then pat dry Another home remedy is a paste of honey and cinnamon powder for applying at night before bedtime Wash the face mask off the next morning with lukewarm water Prevention There is really no well known prevention for this condition Things for instance washing...

Page 21: ...Flat Hyperpigmentation Descriptionwith pictures Evaluation TreatmentsPrognosis ...

Page 22: ... of lentigines varies widely and depends on the following As always skin traction good lighting and magnification are keys to proper identification of this irregularity Race History of exposures Geneticpredisposition Other factors depending on the type of lentigo Solar lentigo Solar lentigo e g actinic lentigo senile lentigo sun spot liver spot is the most common benign sun induced lesion that occ...

Page 23: ... F 12 probe will be used a 20 30 power setting with a tapping while moving technique The critical aspect of this treatment is to place the probe on the skin for the proper amount of time The tap while moving technique as described on the laminated guide and in the instructional clips in the e manual These age spots are flat and flush with the epidermis therefore extra care has to be taken to avoid...

Page 24: ...Seborrheic Keratosis Description with pictures Evaluation Treatments Prognosis Up close http youtu be 07udujUKe60 ...

Page 25: ...ey can resemble warts though they have no viral origins They can also resemble melanoma skin cancer though they are unrelated to melanoma as well Because only the top layers of the epidermis are involved seborrheic keratoses are often described as having a pasted on appearance Some dermatologists refer to seborrheic keratoses as seborrheic warts these lesions however are usually not associated wit...

Page 26: ...in non inflammatory forms The lesions are caused by changes in pilosebaceous units skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland changes that require androgen stimulation Acne occurs most commonly during adolescence and often continues into adulthood In adolescence acne is usually caused by an increase in testosterone which people of both genders accrue during pu...

Page 27: ...re sebum 16 Use of anabolic steroids may have a similar effect Several hormones have been linked to acne the androgens testosterone dihydrotestosterone DHT and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate DHEAS as well as insulin like growth factor IGF I Development of acne vulgaris in later years is uncommon although this is the age group for rosacea which may have similar appearances True acne vulgaris in adu...

Page 28: ...ents exist for acne including benzoyl peroxide antibiotics retinoids antiseborrheic medications anti androgen medications hormonal treatments salicylic acid alpha hydroxy acid mandelic acid and keratolytic soaps They are believed to work in at least 4 different ways including normalizing shedding into the pore to prevent blockage killing Propionibacterium acnes anti inflammatory effects hormonal m...

Page 29: ...Skin Tags Description with pictures Evaluation Treatments Prognosis Skin Tag ...

Page 30: ...in creases and folds Studies have shown existence of low risk HPV 6 and 11 in skin tags hinting at a possible role in its pathogenesis They are more common in people who are overweight have diabetes and in pregnant women Acrochorda have been reported to have an incidence of 46 in the general population A causal genetic component is thought to exist They also are more common in women than men Treat...

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Page 33: ...Instruction for Use Laminated Chair side Guide Hands on exercises for each irregularity http youtu be jGN7ZOkUqCY http youtu be Wv2Eum8gKew ...

Page 34: ...obsessed with their looks Those who complain about other skin care professionals that treated them Contraindications Any dermatological disorders in the area treating Pacemakers Pregnancy Lupus Accutane users even after 6 months post meds Melasma Moles Any irregularity with a blood supply if not sure do not treat Treating anything larger than the size of an eraser If anything comes to mind not on ...

Page 35: ...Melasma Description with pictures Evaluation Treatments Prognosis ...

Page 36: ...regular and ill defined border These patches often develop gradually over time Clinically melasma had been divided into two clinical types 1 centro facial and 2 zygoma types Melasma does not cause any other symptoms beyond the cosmetic discoloration Cause Melasma is thought to be the stimulation of melanocytes or pigment producing cells by the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone to produ...

Page 37: ...oration usually disappears spontaneously over a period of several months after giving birth or stopping the oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy In cases without definite causes the lesions may persist for many years In cases that severity of lesions justify the treatment the following are the common treatment methods available 1 Avoiding of exposure to strong sunlight ultraviolet ra...

Page 38: ...nd has been named Kligman s formula This formula had been proved to be the most effective in clearing of epidermal melasma More than 60 will have complete clearing by three months The problem of this formula is its long term side effects At present Tri Luma TM Galderma USA is the only one triple drugs approved by USA FDA for treatment of melasma Hydroquinone has been associated with many complicat...

Page 39: ...ne has not been approved for this condition The most serious complication of this medicine is thromboembolism Prolong use of this medicine should be discouraged Recently intradermal injection of 4 tranexamic acid had been reported to be effective treatment of melasma After multiple laser treatments and hyperpigmentation decrease to close to normal skin color topical maintenance with effective medi...

Page 40: ...are considered a minor malformation or hamartoma and may be at a higher risk for melanoma A mole can be either subdermal under the skin or a pigmented growth on the skin formed mostly of a type of cell known as a melanocyte The high concentration of the body s pigmenting agent melanin is responsible for their dark color Moles are a member of the family of skin lesions known as nevi Only a physicia...

Page 41: ...rea Treatment is 1 hour and discomfort is minimal Upon consultation the skin is cleansed and minor skin irregularities are identified Going ahead with the procedure by starting with microdermabrasion to alleviate the stratum corneum the outside layer of dead cells that contain residual makeup oils and dead cells Once the skin is cleared with microdermabrasion more minor skin irregularities may sho...

Page 42: ...ce upon consultation some price examples Brown spots hands and arms 200 00 Complete Face neck chest 200 00 300 00 depending on the number of minor sin irregularities Call today Face book free LinkedIn free Get noticed Call your local paper and let them know that you now have an affordable cutting edge procedure for the treatment of minor skin irregularities and would that be something that they ma...

Page 43: ...ype com intl en us get skype Schedule a time with RN FACES during your training week and a friend or family member to work on during our face to face session Sessions are usually 1 hour but give or take a little Upon successful session a certificate of training will be issued If you have not purchased your Skin Classic from RN FACES there is a 299 00 for this service which also includes anytime ph...