Microneedling: For Aestheticians and Beauty Therapists - Paperback

by Nicky Pearce (Author)

A no-nonsense book that's not padded out or full of inappropriate subjects. Giving the student what they really want and need to be successful in this field. This textbook is written by an industry expert with over 20 years of clinical experience in both private and NHS, teaching, research, designing, writing and delivering accredited courses. This book is designed and written in easy language to provide both academic knowledge which can be applied practically in clinical practice to the high professional standards required. It is designed and written with Aestheticians and Beauty Therapists in mind who wish to train and practice in this field. The textbook revisits essential basic underpinning knowledge which is ultimately consolidated through practical instruction. It contains chapters on History and philosophy of microneedling. Pathophysiology of wound healing including the biochemistry of collagenesis. Scarring and fetal wound healing. Stem cells. Pharmacology affecting the skin. Indications for application and use of microneedling. Consultation, contraindications, special precautions, contra-actions. facial lines chart. Hygiene, sterile fields, standard precautions, aseptic technique. Topical local anesthetics and materia medica. Anaphylaxis. Equipment e.g. Dermal Rollers. Pen Machines and Hybrid Rotary Devices. Speed and Depth Settings. Clinical Procedure. Clinical Routine Check List. Integration with other treatments e.g. Dermaplaning. Skin Peels. IPL. PRP. Aftercare. References Appendix and Other Useful Online Resources including Practical Videos. If you're serious about training in Aesthetic Microneedling then you need to have this book. It's up to date and contains the latest scientifically-based information and clinical practice.