BTEC Level 3 Diploma is Beauty therapy sciences G5 Gyratory Massage

General effectsIncreased blood circulation which improves skin colour and transports nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells and muscles. Increased venous blood and lymph circulation, increases removal of toxins and waste materials.Desquamation, improved skin texture by removal of surface dead skin cells.Relaxing of tense muscles due to the heating effect.Softening of areas of soft and hard adipose tissue.Stimulation of sensory nerve endings.Stimulation of skin function, increasing sebaceous gland activity.

Gyratory vibratory treatment

To reduce localised fatty deposits. This is commonly referred to a spot reduction.To improve areas of cellulite.To stimulate a sluggish lymphatic and blood circulation, improving cellular metabolism.To improve a dry skin condition by removing dead skin cells and improving sebaceous gland activity.

Body use

The gyratory massage machine may be floor-standing or hand-held. The gyratory vibration of the massage head is driven by a powerful electric motor. An internal fan draws air through the motor to keep it cool. The air vents on the motor unit must not be obstructed.Floor-standing vibratory machineElectric motor is supported on a pedestal. A flexible drive shaft connects the motor to the vibratory head. Various applicators are attached to the head - these stimulate the therapeutic effects of manual massage. Hand-held vibratory machineHas a variable speed controller that creates either a deeper, soothing massage or a more superficial, stimulating effect.Electrical science

Skin inflammationThrombosis/ phlebitisBroken skinBony areasHighly vascular skinSkin tags, molesHypersensitive skinSenile skinPainful jointsMedical oedemaRecent fractures Varicose veinsExcessively hairy areasContra-indications

Safe starting:Sanitise work area and equipment.Check for contra-indications.Ensure equipment stable/ no trailing wires etc.Attach head securely and switch on away from client.

Pre-treatment procedure for gyratory massage with due regard to health and safety.

Safe working:

Explain treatment effects and sensation to client.Apply talc to the area, oil will damage sponge headsUse sponge heads to warm areaApply long effleurage strokes using your other hand to lead.Use petrissage head in kneading motion using your other hand to feed the tissue towards the applicator

Pre-treatment safety continues

Do not exceed 30 minutes on a specific area.For spot reduction it should be incorporated into a treatment programme of twice weekly for 4- 6 weeks.For relaxation used as required.

Safe stopping:Switch machine off away from client.Wash applicator head (not sponge heads) with hot soapy water.Wipe down machine with sanitiser.

Pre-treatment safety continues

Floor standing modelRound smooth rubber applicator

Round smooth water massage head

Round sponge applicator

Curved sponge applicator

Eggbox rubber applicator

Applicator attachments

Pronged rubber applicator good for gluteals

Football rubber applicator- used for cellulite

Directional stroking applicator

Spiky rubber applicator-used all over

Lighthouse rubber applicator-used either side spine/scapula

Applicator attachments(cont.)

Egg box applicator

Spiky applicator

Smooth applicatorHand held model

After use, attachments should be washed in warm soapy water to remove talc, dead skin cells and sebum.They are then dried and disinfected in an ultraviolet cabinet.Disposable protective attachment coverings may be purchased from larger wholesalers.

Sterilisation and disinfection

Manual massage may be applied to soothe the skin following treatment application. This will also increase the lymphatic drainage effect. Other treatments may also be offered which achieve a different complimentary effect.Offer client a glass of water for hydration.Encourage the use of skin-care preparations to increase skin firmness or tone a localised problem area, e.g. gels and creams applied in light circular movements, working in an upward direction.Nutritional advice should be given if the client is on a weight-reducing diet.Supportive exercises for the body may also be given.

Aftercare

Bruising caused by:Too heavy an applicationIncorrect choice of applicator head for treatment areaToo lengthy a treatment application

Skin scratching and irritation caused by:Incorrect choice and application of applicator hear (usually the sponge and spiky applicator)

Contra-actions

Excessive erythema caused by:

Incorrect choice and application of applicator headToo lengthy a treatment applicationSkin allergic to sponge if usedToo heavy an application

Contra-actions