Lesson No 17

Manual Extraction

Lesson overview

Manual extraction within the annual program is introduced as a therapeutic treatment based on the hands-on extraction of comedones and milia to improve skin function and regulate sebaceous gland activity. The lesson focuses on performing extraction as a controlled element of problematic skin therapy, with careful attention to tissue response, procedural safety, and protection of the skin barrier.

The content covers the mechanism of action of manual extraction, principles of client qualification, and techniques for working with different types of skin lesions. The practical component emphasizes step-by-step execution of the treatment, proper skin preparation for extraction, and combining manual extraction with supportive devices and chemical peeling in professional practice.

What you will learn – theory

the nature of manual extraction as a therapeutic procedure
the role of manual extraction in problematic skin therapies
the mechanism of extraction and its effect on sebaceous gland openings
skin lesions appropriate for extraction
open and closed comedones – differentiation
milia and principles of safe extraction
skin lesions not indicated for extraction
treatment areas in manual extraction
softening of the epidermis prior to extraction
manual extraction technique
pressure control and tissue handling
safety considerations in inflammatory conditions
monitoring skin response during the procedure
post-treatment skin reactions and the regeneration process
immediate post-extraction management
minimizing irritation and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
protection of the skin barrier after treatment
post-treatment care and client recommendations
client qualification for the procedure
contraindications for manual extraction
combining manual extraction with other therapeutic treatments

What you will learn – practice

preparing the treatment room and workstation for manual extraction
organizing workflow during the procedure
selecting products and materials for the treatment
preparing the client for extraction
preparing the skin for extraction
softening the epidermis using supportive methods
manual extraction technique for skin lesions
pressure control and treatment sequencing
combining manual extraction with supportive devices
combining manual extraction with chemical peeling
completing the procedure and providing post-treatment skin care

What you gain from this lesson

a structured protocol for performing manual extraction in professional practice
the ability to safely and consciously extract skin lesions
the option to incorporate manual extraction into problematic skin therapy programs

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