NIC Esthetician Written ExamTreatment ProceduresMedium
A technician is performing a facial massage using various techniques. When applying a light, tapping, or slapping movement with the fingertips or palms, designed to stimulate the skin and improve circulation, which massage manipulation is being performed?
- APetrissage
- BEffleurage
- CFriction
- DTapotement
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Tapotement
Tapotement, also known as percussion, involves short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements. It is designed to stimulate nerve endings, increase blood circulation, and firm the skin.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Petrissage involves kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.
- B. Effleurage is a light, continuous stroking movement used for soothing and product application.
- C. Friction involves deep rubbing movements, often with thumbs or fingertips, to stimulate circulation and break down adhesions.
Tapotement Massage
A massage manipulation consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements used to stimulate the skin and improve circulation.
- Also called percussion
- Stimulates circulation and nerve endings
- Performed with fingertips or palms
Memory trick: Every touch has a purpose, from gentle glide to lively tap.