Electrotherapy in Aesthetic Practice

i. Identify and discuss electro therapies for the face or body.
ii. Analyse the effect of electrical current types on the skin and
body structures
iii. Evaluate the effects of treatments using supporting evidenceASSIGNMENT SCENARIO:
Client A, is a 50 year old female, Fitzpatrick III, she has no medical conditions and is not on any medication,
Her main concerns on her face are skin laxity and rhytides around the orbicularis oris. She would also like to
improve the general appearance of her skin as she feels it looks dull.
She uses soap to cleanse her skin and a high street brand moisturiser. She uses SPF 10 daily.
The client also has cellulite on her thighs and buttocks that she would like to improve. She does not exercise
and is a smoker.
TASK GUIDANCE:
These areas are to be included within your report;
● Discuss a suitable treatment plan tailored to meet the individual needs of the client.
● Include recommendations with regards to treatment frequency and maintenance.
● Include contra-indications, product application and contra-actions.
● Include treatment procedure (diagrams and tables can be used)
● Compliance with Health and Safety procedures.
● Provide pre and post care advice for the treatment performed. (Include retail advice to meet the
individual needs of the client.)
● Evaluate the effects of the chosen treatments (demonstrating knowledge on the treatment and how
they work on underlying structures)