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When using Anaphoresis on a client what is the reaction you would expect?

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Anaphoresis is a cosmetic procedure with the goal of improving skin absorption of treatments and should not be confused with anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. Unlike anaphylaxis, Anaphoresis does not lead to emergency medical conditions like a drop in blood pressure or difficulty breathing.

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When using Anaphoresis on a client, one would not expect a reaction similar to treating anaphylaxis, as these are two distinctly different processes. Anaphoresis refers to a cosmetic procedure involving a galvanic treatment to introduce negatively charged ions into the skin, while anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction. Treatments and reactions mentioned, such as the use of epinephrine and signs of allergic responses (cherry-red skin, confusion, nausea, gasping for air, seizures, and metabolic acidosis), are associated with medical management of anaphylaxis, not the expected outcome of an Anaphoresis facial treatment.

The desired outcome of Anaphoresis is generally an improvement in the skin's absorption of certain negatively charged products or treatments, aiming to enhance their effectiveness. Unlike the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, Anaphoresis is a planned aesthetic procedure without life-threatening consequences when performed correctly. The confusion may arise from the similarity in the terms Anaphoresis and anaphylaxis, but they signify different concepts with separate expected outcomes.

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