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Advanced Cosmetic Procedures
04/05/2008 - By Today's Therapist Today's Therapist continues the series of different treatments outside the usual remit of the 'holistic or natural therapist' which, although very different, and at times invasive, still embrace natural principles.
Advanced electrolysis - Advanced Cosmetic Procedures - is becoming particularly popular with the therapist and the consumer as knowledge about this varied and fascinating subject increases. Advanced Cosmetic Procedures (ACP) encompasses a wide variety of treatable skin conditions and is appealing to holistic therapists as it allows them to nurture, care and support the client in a practical sense by enabling the removal of skin blemishes that may literally have affected a client's confidence and mental well-being throughout their life.
As far back as the early 1900s, Plym S Hayes MD wrote about electrolysis for the treatment of port-wine marks, pigmentary naevi, fibromata, naevus verrucosus and warts, naevus vasculosus simplex, angioma cavernosum, telangiectasia, naevus araneous (spider naevus) and even xanthoma (yellow pigmented spots or plates found on the eyelids).
ACP treatments are lucrative, rewarding and effective and offer instantaneous results in many cases. Attracting clients for these treatments is effortless due to the strong motivation of instant gratification. In addition to this, whilst a facial is being performed, facial capillaries may be noted, so the transition from facial client to ACP client is relatively straightforward. Once the client becomes informed of the wide variety of skin disorders that can be treated, those very disorders will almost certainly be presented to the practitioner. Repeat business is also guaranteed as the client will continue to age and his/her complexion, if subject to these disorders, will show further evidence and require on-going treatment.
What Can You Treat?
Telangiectasia
Dot telangiectasia
Spider naevus
Campbell de Morgan
Skin tags
Milia
Seborrhoeic warts
Flat (plane) warts
Raised (common) warts
Dermatosis papulosa nigra
Verrucas (plantar warts)
Hairs from moles
Milia
These are tiny white lipid-epithelium plugs. Their exact cause is unknown, although they are often related to diet with a high cholesterol count, excessive Vitamin C, a too-rich moisturising cream, or dry skin (which can be acidic). They contain keratin and sometimes become quite hard. They lie superficially under the skin and are very easy to treat with ACP techniques.
Benign Cutaneous Tumours (Warts)
There are various types of warts, including flat (plane), raised (common), verrucas (plantar) and Seborrhoeic. All can be successfully treated and (with the exception of Seborrhoeic warts) are benign epidermal tumours of viral origin which are contagious. Warts can develop individually or in clusters and can spontaneously disappear. The black dot sometimes visible within a wart is capillaries. Flat (plane) warts occur mostly on the face, backs of the hands and wrists. Hygiene must be of the highest importance to avoid cross infection. If left untreated they may spread. Seborrhoeic warts are the benign proliferation of epidermal cells and are easily treated by ACP techniques. These become more common with increasing age. They are raised and appear frequently as several lesions on covered body sites. They are also quite common on the face in older people. They can be tiny or large, even up to two inches across.
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
This presents in black skin and is a common popular disorder which develops in adolescence. They are smooth, dome-shaped, brown-black papules and are seen mainly on the cheeks, neck and upper chest. These are generally a very common disorder and the famous actor Morgan Freeman has many of these on his face. They are very easily and successfully treated.
Hairs from Moles
These can also be treated with ACP; however, a GP's written agreement must be obtained before treatment. Once ACP is started it is normal for the mole to reduce in size and colour. Hairs in moles are generally deep terminal hairs that have a very rich blood supply. Repeat treatments, as with electrical epilation, are required. A mole is simply a pigmented growth and appears slightly velvety, but, unlike freckles they have a difference in appearance and texture to the surrounding skin. The treatment of moles themselves can be performed but only by highly qualified individuals and when special insurance has been obtained.
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