Extractions. Do you use your fingers or a tool?

Hi everyone!  Something I've wanted input on for a while.  How is everyone doing extractions?  I have a tool at home, but don't like using it on other people as I don't feel I was properly trained to use it.  I have learned a finger extraction technique from IDI that works really well and I am comfortable using.  Let me know how you do them and why.  Thanks! 

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Permalink Reply by Laura Cooksey on September 4, 2012 at 12:27pm

@Ally - I used to use the miltex schamberg for years until I found the round-end extractors (from Cosmoproshop) that I now use.  So much less painful for my clients; and I get stuff out that I couldn't with the miltex.

Permalink Reply by Carrie Patrick on September 4, 2012 at 11:10am

We just had an article on this in Skin Deep! Essential Extractions

Permalink Reply by Abram Herman on September 5, 2012 at 1:07pm

I was curious too, so I posted a link to your question on the ASCP Facebook page. Got a lot of answers! Check it out here.

Permalink Reply by Willie Acklin on April 18, 2013 at 3:16pm

Hi Jodi,

I too use the BT-Micro which was part of my kit in school. the -ion setting would be used for extractions. Here is a video that was helpful to me.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1PcSf253cs

Permalink Reply by Ashton Wiley on April 18, 2013 at 3:55pm

I also don't understand how you can get a tight blackhead out with just fingers alone. If you do that, a client can just as easily go home and try to use your technique as well. This just pinches the skin, leaving a red line and I don't think you can get as much out. My tool is wonderful and I am much more comfortable using it to get the job done. Clients don't enjoy laying there while you awkwardly pinch at their skin. When a client has cystic acne, I use my fingers due to how inflamed they are and how ready their acne already is to be extracted once exfoliation is done.

Permalink Reply by Ashton Wiley on April 18, 2013 at 3:56pm

And yes I wear gloves and pad my fingers when using this technique.

Permalink Reply by Juli Rose on April 19, 2013 at 10:53am

Where did you get your tool? I don't really know how to use them yet. I am a pretty new esthetician still.

Permalink Reply by Ashton Wiley on April 19, 2013 at 2:06pm

Actually Cosmopro is a local shop here in my town and they have several sizes. My other esthetician at my spa picked it out with me as well

Permalink Reply by Kathy Mitchell on February 23, 2016 at 2:27am

Hello,
There is no need to use any tools for extraction, I recommend you to use maxatone toner, it is very easy to use. Just take this on your hand scrub on your face slowly. It is a daily purifying facial toner that removes skin-dulling impurities without harsh or drying ingredients

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