Muscles of the Face and Neck Muscle Structure Muscles are classified into three different types, which are skeletal, smooth and cardiac. For the purpose of this course, we are mainly going to concentrate on Skeletal muscle, as smooth muscle is mainly found within hollow organs and cardiac muscle is found within the heart. Skeletal muscles,…
Arterial Blood Supply The face contains two main arterial blood supplies. One arising from the external carotid artery system and one arising from the internal carotid artery system. The external carotid artery gives rise to the facial artery which crosses the mandible, entering the face at the junction between the posterior one third and the…
Ligaments There are a number of ligaments that run through these tissue plane, from deep to superficial. The true retaining ligament run from the periosteum through the SMAS layer to insert into the dermis. These include the orbital retaining ligament, the zygomatic cutaneous ligament and the mandibular ligament. A number of smaller ligaments are also…
Essential Anatomy of the Face When considering the anatomy of the face for rejuvenation with injectables, it is helpful to think of it in its entirety as a three-dimensional structure that consists of five unique layers running superficial to deep. This is important to understand, so that we know which structures we are aiming to…
Other regulations Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations (1992) This covers the use of display screens and computer screens. This specifies the acceptable levels of radiation emissions from the screen, as well as identifying the correct posture and the number of rest periods. Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations (2008) These regulations require that cosmetics and…
Effective Cleaning When working within the beauty industry it is important to ensure high standards of hygiene. This becomes increasingly more important when you are performing invasive procedures. Having a good cleaning routine not only protects yourself, but also prevents cross contamination between clients. It is best practice to clean your room between clients, with…
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 The most common causes of accidents in the salon environment include: Electrical Fires Electrical Shock Electrical Burns There are simple precautions that you can follow to reduce these risks to you and your employees or clients. The Law requires that electrical equipment should be maintained to prevent danger. Regular checks…
Public Liability insurance and employer’s liability insurance It’s important to understand the differences between types of liability insurance you can take out. Public liability insurance refers to insurance that will cover you and your business for any inconvenience you may cause a customer, such as through damage or loss of goods and damage to their property…
Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Your environmental health officer may ask if you have a completed First Aid training. The HSE recommends that businesses with fewer than 50 staff members should have at least one qualified and appointed First Aider. First Aid courses can last anything from half a day to 3 days.…
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 The Government is committed to regulating only where necessary and in a way that is more suited to the needs of a modern business. That is why the order was made, under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001. It replaces most fire safety legislation with one simple order. It…