what is it
As we age impulses slow down, causing the skin to sag. Muscles may not completely contract after use. Microcurrent is used to tone the muscles by stimulating motor nerves and contracting the muscles. Microcurrent (wave therapy) helps stimulate motor nerves until a contraction of the muscles can be seen. Has ability to firm muscles and boost cellular activity by using low-voltage electricity to stimulate the facial muscles to lift and sculpt the face. It improves blood and lymph circulation and can assist with product absorption.
Treatments are given one time per week for at least 10 sessions to see visible results. Each session will vary some are 80 minutes, 60 minutes and 30 minutes, depends on what your skin needs. You will see instant results that last for a few days, with each session the results build up and last longer. Touch ups must be given every 4 weeks to maintain the benefits and results for firmer and healthier skin. Treatments include tighten and firm the skin, stimulate collagen growth, define cheekbones, and lift the eyebrows.
Benefits of using Microcurrent Professionally
- Reduces signs of aging / wrinkles
- Improves blood circulation
- Produces Collagen & increases ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
- Instant results
- Lifts and enhances features
- Contours and defines skin
- Lymph drainage
- Treats sun damage
- Increase elasticity
A gel (water-based gel) such as a collagen ampoule is placed on the skin before beginning the treatment (microcurrent helps with product penetration) , may be combined with light therapy as well. The at home microcurrent tools work for maintenance between sessions and keep the results longer, they are not as strong (won’t deliver as high amounts of current as with an esthetician) as the professional tools. If you don’t want saggy skin, ever, or you see aging and changes in your skin getting a professional (more intense electric pulsations) microcurrent facial will benefit you best.
Before / After Treatment
Getting a microcurrent facial should not be painful, but if you are uncomfortable during the session talk to your esti about it. It’s best to stop using your retinol/retinoid seven days before treatment . Don’t wear makeup to your appointment, it will be washed off and cleansed. Eat a healthy meal and relax. Read below to know which conditions as to why not do a microcurrent facial.
After your treatment avoid harsh products and ingredients, and avoid any harsh physical rubbing. Be very gentle with your skin, use mild and hydrating products. Use mineral (chemical free) sunscreen daily.
For Aestheticians
Conduct a consultation before treatment as well as a complete client health history. Same contraindications as those for all electrical devices. Those include: Pacemakers, epilepsy, cancer, severe acne, pregnancy, phlebitis or thrombosis, Botox or fillers (wait 2 weeks or more), or anyone currently under a doctor’s care for a condition.
This treatment pairs really good with other treatments as well
- LED light (Use your LED light first to relax the muscles before the microcurrent treatment)
- Targeted serums & facials (helps with product delivery)
- High Frequency (kills bacteria on the skin, microcurrent works deeper into skin)
- Microdermabrasion (exfoliates and removes dead skin cells, microcurrent works under the skin to stimulate collagen)
