Microcurrent Facial – a valuable tool in the practice of the cosmetologist that the practitioner can offer to patients who, for whatever reason, do not decide on more invasive procedures, or in addition to injection techniques.
With this method you can:
- improve skin tone;
- reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness;
- eliminate facial asymmetry caused by muscle weakness;
- to solve the problem of such complications of botulinum toxin therapy as ptosis or drooping of the eyebrow.
Thanks to these advantages of microcurrents, esthetician Laura Rosser (Laura Rosser) actively uses the procedure in her practice and introduces readers to estet-portal.com with the features of this method.
- Microcurrent therapy for the face: indications and mechanism of action
- Possible side effects and contraindications of microcurrent therapyand
Microcurrent therapy for the face: indications and mechanism of action
Microcurrent Technology – a safe and effective way to reprogram muscle fibers to achieve a lifting effect and increase muscle tone in the face and body.
The effect is achieved by stimulation of the Golgi tendon organ, which is located in each muscle and is responsible for muscle tone.
Microcurrents are supplied through a special device with two electrodes – positive and negative.
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The settings used during the procedure are selected depending on the desired result:
- more than low frequencies (about 0.8 Hz) provide lymphatic drainage effect and reduce swelling in problem areas (under the eyes, in the middle and lower third of the face), including after rhinoplasty;
- high frequencies (up to 600 Hz) act superficially – stimulate the epidermis, improving the condition and texture of the skin, promote healing, improve blood flow and stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
Fig. 1: Patient, 50 years old, before and after 6 sessions of microcurrent therapy at intervals of 7-10 days
The results of microcurrent therapy are noticeable after the first session; however, the maximum effect is achieved after a course of 6 & ndash; 7 procedures, which are carried out once a week.
Microcurrent Therapy
has been shown to:
reducing the appearance of wrinkles and lines on the face;
- reducing the severity of post-acne and post-traumatic scars;
- active acne reduction;
- increasing skin permeability (to increase the effectiveness of topical ingredients).
Clinical studies on the effectiveness of laser for the correction of the periorbital region The conductive gel that is used to transmit current to the skin can also be fortified with beneficial ingredients.
At his clinic, the author uses an AHA-based peel to accelerate cell renewal and finishes the treatment with the application of a conductive gel with aloe vera, marine collagen and royal jelly to brighten and moisturize the skin.
Microcurrents for the face: what microcurrent therapy can do
Possible Side Effects and Contraindications of Microcurrent Therapy
Contraindications
for facial microcurrent therapy are:
pregnancy;
- epilepsy;
- cancer;
- migraine with photosensitivity;
- severe cases of acne or rosacea;
- pacemakers;
- metal plates or implants in the facial area;
- Injection of botulinum toxin or dermal fillers less than 2 weeks before the procedure. Follow us on
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Fig. 2: Patient, 60 years old, before and immediately after 1 session of microcurrent therapy
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In her practice, the author has not recorded any side effects after the procedure of microcurrent therapy for the face, however, there are reports of cases of dizziness and nausea after exposure to microcurrents.
Any unpleasant symptoms usually go away after 12-24 hours.
According to
magazine Aesthetics
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