1. OBJECTIVE
Electrolifting is the use of galvanic current to treat stretch marks.


At the end of this experiment, you should be able to:

Perform the evaluation of the appearance of the skin;

classify the stretch mark phase;

apply the electrolifting treatment;

guidance on care after the procedure;

identify possible errors that may have occurred during the procedure.

2. WHERE TO USE THESE CONCEPTS?
Electrolifting causes tissue repair by stimulating collagen and elastin production. It is indicated for the treatment of wrinkles, lines, expression marks and stretch marks. Any tone and type of skin can be submitted to the treatment, paying attention to the contraindications for the procedure.


3. THE EXPERIMENT
This practice consists of using galvanic current to treat stretch marks. The application of the galvanic current is carried out with two electrodes: an active electrode (negative) supported by a pen-type rod with a fine needle in which the current is concentrated, and a plate-type passive electrode (positive), which must be positioned close to the treatment area. The application can be divided into three ways: punctual or puncture, where the needle is introduced inside the stria at close points, and this introduction is not made again at the same point; gliding, where the needle is slid parallel to the striae; scarification, in this technique the needle is also slipped into the striae, but it must be placed at 90 degrees.


4. SECURITY
Respecting good laboratory practices, it is recommended the use of a lab coat, preferably white and with long sleeves, closed shoes that cover the back of the feet, pants preferably white, that is, without rips, hair tied back, nails cut, disposable cap, mask and gloves.


5. SCENARIO
This procedure can be performed in a teaching laboratory or clinic that has a stretcher for patient accommodation, personal protective equipment, materials for hygiene in the area, galvanic current device, moisturizing and photoprotective serum.