NIC Esthetician Written ExamTreatment ProceduresMedium
A client is receiving a facial massage. The esthetician is performing a deep kneading movement on the client's cheek and jawline to stimulate circulation, improve muscle tone, and encourage product absorption. What massage manipulation is being applied?
- AEffleurage
- BPetrissage
- CTapotement
- DFriction
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Correct answer: B. Petrissage
Petrissage consists of deep kneading, squeezing, and rolling movements that stimulate circulation, improve muscle tone, and aid in product absorption by affecting deeper tissues.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Effleurage is a light, continuous stroking movement used for soothing and product application, not deep muscle stimulation.
- C. Tapotement (percussion) involves short, quick tapping, slapping, or hacking movements, primarily for stimulation and invigorating the skin.
- D. Friction involves deep rubbing movements, often circular, applied with pressure to target specific areas or break up adhesions, not typically described as a general kneading movement for muscle tone.
Petrissage Massage
A massage technique characterized by deep kneading, squeezing, and rolling movements that lift and compress tissues, stimulating circulation, improving muscle tone, and facilitating product penetration.
- Involves kneading, squeezing, pinching motions
- Affects deeper muscle and connective tissue
- Stimulates circulation and lymphatic flow
- Helps improve muscle tone and elasticity
- Aids in product absorption
Memory trick: Every Face Needs Professional Touching.