BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Beauty therapy Sciences

G5 Gyratory Massage

General effectsoIncreased blood circulation which improves skin colour and transports nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells and muscles. oIncreased venous blood and lymph circulation, increases removal of toxins and waste materials.oDesquamation, improved skin texture by removal of surface dead skin cells.oRelaxing of tense muscles due to the heating effect.oSoftening of areas of soft and hard adipose tissue.oStimulation of sensory nerve endings.oStimulation of skin function, increasing sebaceous gland activity.

Gyratory vibratory treatment

oTo reduce localised fatty deposits. This is commonly referred to a ‘spot reduction’.oTo improve areas of cellulite.oTo stimulate a sluggish lymphatic and blood circulation, improving cellular metabolism.oTo 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 inflammation Thrombosis/ phlebitisBroken skin Bony areasHighly vascular skin Skin tags, molesHypersensitive skin Senile skinPainful joints Medical oedemaRecent fractures Varicose veinsExcessively hairy areas

Contra-indications

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

client.

Pre-treatment procedure for gyratory massage with due

regard to health and safety.

Safe working:

o Explain treatment effects and sensation to client.o Apply talc to the area, oil will damage sponge headso Use sponge heads to warm areao Apply long effleurage strokes using your other hand

to lead.o Use petrissage head in kneading motion using your

other hand to feed the tissue towards the applicator

Pre-treatment safety continues

o Do not exceed 30 minutes on a specific area.o For spot reduction it should be incorporated into a

treatment programme of twice weekly for 4- 6 weeks.

o For relaxation used as required.Safe stopping:o Switch machine off away from client.o Wash applicator head (not sponge heads) with hot

soapy water.o Wipe down machine with sanitiser.

Pre-treatment safety continues

Floor standing modeloRound smooth rubber applicator

oRound smooth water massage head

oRound sponge applicator

oCurved sponge applicator

o‘Eggbox’ rubber applicator

Applicator attachments

o‘Pronged’ rubber applicator –good for gluteals

oFootball’ rubber applicator- used for cellulite

o‘Directional stroking’ applicator

o‘Spiky’ rubber applicator-used all over

o‘Lighthouse’ rubber applicator-used either side spine/scapula

Applicator attachments(cont.)

‘Egg box’ applicator

‘Spiky’ applicator

‘Smooth’ applicator

Hand held model

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

Sterilisation and disinfection

oManual 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.oOffer client a glass of water for hydration.oEncourage 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.oNutritional advice should be given if the client is on a weight-reducing diet.oSupportive exercises for the body may also be given.

Aftercare

oBruising caused by:oToo heavy an applicationoIncorrect choice of applicator head for treatment areaoToo lengthy a treatment application

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

Contra-actions

•Excessive erythema caused by:

•Incorrect choice and application of applicator head•Too lengthy a treatment application•Skin allergic to sponge if used•Too heavy an application

Contra-actions