This document provides instructions for performing a vacuum suction facial treatment. It begins by emphasizing the importance of electrical safety and identifying contraindications. It then describes the effects and benefits of vacuum suction on underlying structures. Steps are outlined for preparing the client, equipment, and work area. Appropriate techniques are identified for different skin types. Products and tools should be selected to suit client needs. A safe and effective treatment should be demonstrated. Clear recommendations should be provided to the client, and aftercare instructions discussed.

2.  Recap the importance of electrical safety
 Identify lymph nodes & contra-indications – (Perform task in
allocated pairs).
 P24- Describe the effects & benefits of vacuum suction on underlying
structures (Gapped task & You tube clip).
 P1 - Prepare themselves, client and work area for facial treatment
 P2 - Use suitable consultation techniques to identify treatment
objectives (use of open & closed questions) T’ment plan & skin
analysis forms.
 Identify appropriate methods application relating to skin type, age or
ethnicity & perform direct high frequency
 P5 - Select products, tools and equipment to suit client treatment
needs, skin types and condition
 Demonstrate a safe & effective treatment
 P4 - Provide clear recommendations to the client

3. Vacuum
Suction

4. What Does Vacuum Suction Do?

5.  Watch the video clip and answer the following
questions:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egnabnyYFIo

6. 1. General skin cleaning after steaming. – 5mins
2. Deep cleansing following steam or
desincrustation – 10 mins
3. Stimulates dry/deyhdrated skins – 10 mins
4. Improve appearance of fine lines – 10 mins.

7. An electric motor
activates the pump
Air pressure causes the
tissue to be lifted
There are cups of different
sizes, attached to the
machine by plastic tubing
The gauge or dial on the
front of the machine
measures Reduced Air
Pressure NOT Suction
cup picks up the tissue
and is then taken to the
nearest lymph node
using flowing strokes.

9.  What is the more formal name for the cups?
 How much tissue should be lifted into the cup?
 Give a brief description of lymph.
 Label the diagram of the lymph nodes of the
face and neck in your work pack.

10. Sub-Mental
Sub-Mandibular
supraclavicular
Buccal
Parotid
Occipital
Deep cervical
Superficial
Cervical

11. Infected Skin
Glandular
Swelling
Pregnancy
Heart
Diseases
& Disorders
Dysfunction
of the
Nervous System
Pacemaker
Skin Diseases
& Disorders
Prevent

12.  Consider three of the above contra-indications
and explain why the are considered to be contra-
indications to Vacuum Suction.

13. Anxiety
Metal Pins
& Plates
Piercings
Cuts, bruises
& abrasions
Thin, bony
areas
Epilepsy
Acne
Loose,
Crepey Skin
Couperosed
Skin
Broken Capillaries
&
Thread Veins
Restrict

14. Medium –
Appropriate &
adequate
Trailing Wires
Sanitisation of
equipment
Ventouse – Correct
size & shape
Always work
towards the nodes
Break the vacuum
before removing
the ventouseSuction level
should not lift more
than 20%
Test Machine &
Ventouse
Do not over work
the area

15.  State why electrical safety is important?
 Which legislation does this relate to ?
 Relate the above to pre-treatment preparation?

16. Test machine and ventouse for any faults
1. Cleanse skin and carry out sensitivity tests
2. Insert ventouse into black connector
3. Set switch to ‘on’ and check intensity is at zero
4. Test machine on yourself in front of your client
5. Turn off, apply medium to face & neck using mask
brush or manual massage strokes.
6. Apply ventouse to the décolleté below the clavicle,
stroke over the surface and adjust machine to gain
a maximum of 20 percent lift.
7. Follow the diagram of strokes, 3-5mins for general
cleansing, 10-12mins for massage/lymphatic
drainage
8. Always follow the direction of the lymph nodes.
9. Check client’s skin reaction throughout
10. Complete treatment following treatment procedure

17. Aftercare
Homecare Retail
Cleanse, tone &
moisturise daily
Drink
1.5 - 2 litres
of water per day
Cleanser, Toner,
Moisturiser,
Exfoliator, Mask
& SPF
Additional
Treatments –
1 per month
Follow a
balanced diet –
reduce caffeine
& alcohol intake,
increase fruit & veg
No UV,
Electrical treatments,
make-up, caffeine,
alcohol, touching
the area for
24hrs