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 kathryn Barrel on April 11, 2012 at 7:00am

Both, for me. I begin with the finger extractions, and only if need be, use the tools. And as always, Clean, gloved hands, padded with cotton for client comfort!

Permalink Reply by Shelley Hancock on April 11, 2012 at 8:25am

I love to use the ultrasonic spatula for extractions. Sometimes it's all I need to use. But sometimes, if they are super impacted, I need to loosen things up with the spatula and then it just pours out with manual extractions! There's a video on my website on how to do it!

Permalink Reply by kathryn Barrel on April 11, 2012 at 9:50am

oohh!! Your spatuala is on my list! working everything I want into my budget this year!

Permalink Reply by Melisa Palmorn on April 14, 2012 at 5:01pm
Can I have your web site address ? I would like to learn how to use this technics. I recently had a skin specialist give me a facial and she bruised my nose with he extraction tool. I would never want ro do this to a client.
Permalink Reply by Shelley Hancock on April 14, 2012 at 5:09pm

Hi Melissa...I'm thinking you were asking for my web address. If not...sorry!

My training video is on this page:

http://www.shelleyhancock.com/ultrasonicspatula.html

Permalink Reply by Melisa Palmorn on April 15, 2012 at 9:31am
Thank you .. Yes I was asking for the address... Again thank you
Permalink Reply by Stacey on April 18, 2013 at 6:06pm

What is the website addy?

Permalink Reply by Tracy Anderson on May 16, 2013 at 7:39pm

Will you be at the Northern California Face and Body Conference in August?  And if so what is the name of the company for the Exhibitor list?

Thanks,

Tracy

Permalink Reply by Tracy Anderson on May 16, 2013 at 7:59pm

Oops-I meant to ask you Shelley regarding the Ultrasonic Spatula:  Will you be at the Northern California Face and Body Conference in August?  And if so what is the name of the company for the Exhibitor list? Thanks, Tracy"

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on April 12, 2012 at 6:01am

Mark Lees demonstrated extractions using q-tips at the last trade show I went to.

He was masterful!

I learned the extraction techniques from IDI also. I have to admit that I am not a wizard at extractions so I often will use a comedone extractor. Not my first choice since they are uncomfotable for client and if you use too much pressure can easily damage skin. But I always start with my hands first and see how it goes.

For someone like me I think that learning good technique with the skin spatula would be the best route.

Permalink Reply by Melisa Palmorn on April 14, 2012 at 5:03pm
I used quips and that does work well and they're clean.
Permalink Reply by Debbie Safra on September 7, 2012 at 5:59pm

Cindy,  

I learned the q-tip technique also from Mark Lees over 16 years ago.  It's a gentle way to extract without leaving marks on the skin.  It's a rare occasion if I have to use an extraction tool. 

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