What's an Ultrasonic Facial?

An ultrasonic facial is a facial using ultrasound frequency that works with the skin layers. Dermasound is the trade mark name for Glymed Plus, www.glymedplus.com. This technology uses low frequency ultrasound to loosen and remove dead cells and debris from the skin’s surface. DermaSoundTM Elite is a simple, three-stage system for mechanical exfoliation, molecular product penetration and healing micro amp therapy.

Three phases are incorporated using the ultrasound frequency:

1. Peeling Phase
2. Lead-in Phase
3. Patting Phase

The Peeling Phase helps to remove between 20%-50% of the stratum corneum which is the layer we are continuously shedding. This phase provides exfoliation with no irritation or inflammation. It uses no crystals, salts or chemicals. How does it work?

A product is used to help retain water on the top of the skin and filtered water is applied. By using the wand applicator (hand paddle) and by lightly pushing the water over the skin, creates a plume from the water. This spinning of the water molecules on the skin is what separates out the corneocytes, removing dead skin cells.

The Lead-In Phase consists of penetrating specific product chosen for the client. The lotion, cream, or serum is applied to the skin. The hand paddle is then lightly pulled over the skin. The ultrasound frequency penetrates the product.

Antioxidant infusion takes place when low frequency ultrasound waves open microscopic pathways between the cells through which a chosen treatment product can flow. This penetration reaches the deepest layers of the dermis where new cells are forming new skin.

The Patting Phase normalizes the skin. The paddle is lightly pulled in sections over all areas of the skin. This creates a slight pulsing and warming on the face. The low level electrical current reaches injured cells and restores them to normal balance and function. The padding phase helps to normalize the electric current within the cells and promote regeneration of healthy ones.

The benefits of an ultrasonic facial:

• Provides greater penetration of product to help hydration, acne, fine lines and wrinkles
• Helps to breakup and kill bacteria for acne or problem skin
• Stimulates and promotes collagen and elastin reproduction

The Ultrasonic Facial is a simple, painless treatment that offers another means for removing dead skin cells and penetrating product.