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Permalink Reply by John Norrell on September 30, 2013 at 9:02pm

David - argon gas (purple glow) is best suited for acne lesions. neon gas (orange glow) is best for just oily skin or used for product penetration. 

From the IDI Site:

Direct High Frequency
Whereas Desincrustation is a pre-extraction procedure, Direct High Frequency has a germicidal effect and is used post-extraction. Direct High Frequency is most efficient when treating acne-type lesions for oily skins with overall congestion.

High Frequency uses an alternating radio current called the “Tesla Current.” The glass electrodes fill with either argon or neon gas. If the electrode fills with argon gas, it produces the familiar violet ray. If it fills with neon gas, it produces an orange/red ray. Both gases have similar effects, but argon is good for acneic skin conditions and neon is used on oily skins or to create warmth in a localized area for better product penetration.

The Tesla Current is conducted to the gas where it ignites. The gas is inert in a vacuum, so it is quite safe and stable. Once the gas ignites, light energy is given off, which forms Ozone around the glass electrode. When the oxygen, which is naturally present in the air around the electrode, is electrified, it forms ozone. The more oxygen that surrounds the electrode, the more ozone forms, thus creating a greater effect. Therefore, when the electrode is lifted away from the skin surface and more oxygen surrounds it, a more intense drying and healing action occurs. This method, which uses the argon gas electrode, is called “sparking.” We achieve a “spark gap” by applying layers of dry, cotton gauze over the skin, thus creating a narrow space between the skin and the electrode for ozone to form. Never create a gap of more than ¼”, as tissue destruction can occur and the skin will heal, leaving brownish marks.

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Permalink Reply by David Torres on October 1, 2013 at 2:10pm

John, thank you for the information. I appreciate it!

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