Chapter 6 - combining treatments – Activeforever Quasar MD Plus Advanced Light Therapy Device User Manual
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Chapter 6 - Combining Treatments
Many Cosmetologists and Estheticians currently use Light Therapy in
combination with other treatment modalities. The most common combinations
are probably with microdermabrasion and peels. Treatments such as these, work
partly by damaging the epidermis which stimulates the body to begin healing the
skin. The new skin typically looks younger and fresher. The downside to this type
of treatment is that over time scar tissue can build up which in turn defeats the
benefits of ablative techniques.
The Light Therapy works from the inside out by stimulating the body’s healing
response. When ablative techniques are performed, this additional stimulus of
Light Therapy to the healing can dramatically calm the skin and improve healing
time. In turn, this reduces down time.
Combining with Ablative Techniques
When combining Light Therapy with ablative techniques, you may perform the
treatment immediately after the ablative treatment or elect to alternate the
complimentary treatments every 5 to 7 days apart. The benefit to performing the
Light Therapy immediately after the ablative treatment is the calming effect on
irritated skin which can reduce downtime. Do not underestimate the benefit of
this simple follow-up procedure. The client will look and feel better.
If using peels, be certain to remove the entire product from the skin before using
Light Therapy. If such product is left on the skin while performing Light Therapy
treatment, it can result in heightened irritation. If that does occur, clean the face
immediately to remove the product and reapply the light treatment to calm the
skin.
Combining with Products
Because Light Therapy improves healing times, increases blood flow, circulation,
and lymphatic drainage, it also benefits use of products which must penetrate the
skin. These products are typically applied just prior to, during, or just after
treatment. For example, if doing a two pass treatment with the light, you may
apply a skin lightener between passes with the light and then after the treatment
follow up with a moisturizer.