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What is a facial massage?
A crucial key to a client's satisfaction.
What influences the flow of lymph?
Massage.
Massage can decrease circulation.
False
Since when has massage been used as medicine?
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Massage needs to last long or be given deeply to be beneficial.
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When would a facial massage likely be contraindicated?
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What should an esthetician not perform on a client with acne?
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What effect does facial massage have on sebum?
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What is a contraindication for a facial massage?
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Who may safely perform any massage area allowed by state regulations?
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An esthetician would typically massage a client's back.
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When should the esthetician consult the client intake form?
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Who determines the widest permissible scope of practice for an esthetician's massage services?
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How many forms of hand manipulation are there in classic Swedish massage?
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If an esthetician performs petrissage 3 times on the left side of a client's neck, how many times should she perform it on the right side?
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What does effleurage massage involve?
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What does vibration technique involve?
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What is friction in massage?
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What does petrissage technique involve?
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What is the best technique to begin a massage with?
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Effleurage on the face is performed with what?
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What is the most important of the 5 movements in classic Swedish massage?
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When should fingers be flexible?
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With whom may petrissage technique be used for the longest period of time?
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What is the most stimulating form of massage?
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What does tapotement do?
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Vibration should be used liberally for best effect.
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What is aromatherapy?
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What is acupressure?
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What is shiatsu?
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Who is usually reserved to perform Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) in some states?
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What is the main purpose of Manual Lymph Drainage?
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During facial treatments, how long does the massage portion usually take?
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What should estheticians explain to their clients regarding deep massage?
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What type of massage products would benefit clients with dry skin?
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Where should a facial massage begin?
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What should an esthetician do after completion of the first step in any massage technique?
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Before lifting hands from the face of a client, what technique should the esthetician use?
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Study Notes
Facial Massage Overview
- A facial massage is vital for enhancing client satisfaction.
- It influences lymph flow and triggers reflex receptors in the skin.
Effects and Benefits of Massage
- Massage increases circulation; it does not decrease it.
- Used as a healing method since ancient times.
- Does not require deep pressure or extended duration to be effective.
Contraindications for Facial Massage
- Contraindicated for clients with windburn or recent motorcycle trips.
- Avoid massaging areas with pustular acne and severely sensitive skin.
Regulations and Practice
- Estheticians can perform massages within the scope defined by state regulations.
- The intake form should be reviewed before any massage service.
Techniques in Facial Massage
- Classic Swedish massage includes five primary hand manipulation techniques: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration.
- Effleurage is a soft stroking movement used to commence a massage.
- Petrissage involves kneading and squeezing, ideal for sluggish skin.
- Vibration is a shaking movement that requires careful and sparing use.
Specific Movements and Their Functions
- Effleurage should be conducted with the fingertips and is the most important movement in Swedish massage.
- Tapotement is the most stimulating technique, releasing nutrients and purifying the system.
- Friction invigorates skin and stimulates circulation and glandular activity.
Massage Duration and Products
- The massage portion of a facial treatment typically lasts 10-20 minutes.
- Clients with dry skin benefit from herbal and cream-based massage products.
Additional Techniques
- Aromatherapy relies on essential oils to enhance massage therapy.
- Acupressure is rooted in Chinese medicine for relaxation, while Shiatsu employs pressure points.
- Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is usually performed by master estheticians, focusing on reducing swelling.
Key Notes on Client Interaction
- Deep massage may be too harsh for facial skin.
- Always return to the starting point after completing the first step in any massage technique.
Starting the Massage
- Facial massage can begin on the face or décolleté and can start from various locations.
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