Thick Skin and Extractions

Hi, I had a client yesterday that came to me specifically for extractions under her chin and on her neck. She had deep blackheads and very thick skin. I work at Massage Envy Spa so my back bar is limited to their Murad products. I used an enzyme exfoliater on her, then went in to extract, except it was almost impossible. Her skin was so thick, I hardly removed anything. So my question is this, what would you all do to treat a client like this? Unfortunately at ME I am limited, but I also booth rent. So if I were in my esty room I can branch out to peels and other tools on hand. Any suggestions please...

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Kristen Dugas on December 30, 2011 at 4:23pm

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!! I can totally see the difference in the blackhead and sebaceous filaments.

Permalink Reply by Laura Cooksey on December 30, 2011 at 4:26pm

You're welcome - now you get to tell your clients the same thing!

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on December 30, 2011 at 6:28pm

Kristen - I haven't seen that condition before either.

Thank you very much Laura for the input, it's good to know.

Permalink Reply by Regina Paige McKinney on January 1, 2012 at 10:02pm

enzyme exfoliater sounds great..perhaps warming the skin with massage or steam..sometimes clients need several treatments..do you have glycolic or salicylic

Permalink Reply by Audrey on January 2, 2012 at 7:10pm

Something many forget is that the facial massage can also be used to ease extractions. You can use the petrissage technique to help loosen and bring some of the congestion and blackheads to the surface. You would use a firmer pressure, like for a mans facial, and can also massage under steam as a double whammy. A simple solution of baking soda and water can be used to help soften the sebum.

Permalink Reply by Yolanda Russo on February 1, 2012 at 7:08am

Recommend series of at least three microdermabrasion treatments before performing extractions on this client. Another thought, have you found out what is her home skin care routine? Black heads on the chin? Something is wrong or she is tweezing the chin herself. In addition I am assuming her hands are constasntly touching and feeling to find a hair. Bad habbit that needs to be eliminated. I hope this helps

Permalink Reply by jackie mozingo on February 18, 2012 at 8:24am

I just bought an ultrasonic skin scrubber. I love it. I am able to get a lot of extractions done on think keratinized skin I couldn't reach before.

http://shelleyhancock.com/ultrasonicspatula.html

Permalink Reply by Ally guest on February 18, 2012 at 2:11pm

I would use an oil based cleanser (either a cream or an oil, not a foaming cleanser) to soften & emulsify, follow it up with plenty of steam and perhaps massage in some massage cream after the enzyme but prior to extractions... Sounds strange, maybe, but please try before you judge. 

Permalink Reply by Joanne Taormina on February 21, 2012 at 8:50am

I misread the post, I would definitely do a series of micro treatments, and advise her to use a glycol cleanser at home

Permalink Reply by Ally guest on February 21, 2012 at 6:00pm

Hey y'all... just wanted to point out that she can't use tools in this situation so no micro & no ultrasonic...

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