As an esthetician, I see the after-effects of many clients who have picked, plucked, and scrubbed their faces to death, trying to "pop" their zits. Usually, by the time they get to me, they have done so much damage that at times, its irreparable.
So, I was a bit skeptical about this video from TotalBeauty.com - which shows how to extract your own blackheads - before I saw it. But I have to say, this video outlines exactly how I perform extractions, even down to the "finger knits" used to cover the fingertips during the process. Its a very effective procedure utilizing stretching and rolling. The video features an instructor from the International Dermal Institute, which is an organization that provides post-license training for estheticians. I encourage you to ask your esthetician whether they have taken post-graduate/post-license classes at IDI, which may shed some light on their skills.
The only problem I have is the angle at which extractions should be performed. One of the reasons why estheticians are so successful at extractions (besides proper lighting, proper procedure, and product selection), is because we are able to perform the extraction at the right angle. We view the face straight down and apply the proper pressure which will result in a much easier extraction. It's a lot harder to perform the procedure on yourself due to the angles involved. Its like trying to do your hair at home one week after a salon visit. For some reason, that blow-out just doesn't look the same!!
So, I encourage you to NOT attempt to "pop" your own pimples, but if you must, this video is a great tutorial.
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