Microcurrents for the face – what is special about the procedure?

The appearance of facial wrinkles is always an unpleasant surprise for a woman.Things get even worse when the facial skin becomes sagging due to loss of elasticity and loses its healthy tone.In such cases, women begin to panic in search of ways to regain their former attractiveness.

But such a phenomenon should not be a reason to panic, because today cosmetics offers many options for eliminating wrinkles.Facial rejuvenation with microcurrents (microlifting), especially low-frequency ones, is very popular worldwide.Its popularity continues to increase due to its high efficiency, painlessness and resistance to tampering.

Microcurrent facial therapy is a comfortable and gentle facial rejuvenation hardware technique that is very popular among both women and men.

What is the essence of microcurrent therapy?

The body is designed in such a way that its vital activity is supported by constantly occurring electrochemical reactions.The human body, made up of cells, is covered with a polarized cell membrane (cytoplasm).When healthy, the outside is negatively charged and the inside is positively charged.Living cells come into contact with the environment via electrical signals.

As we age, the skin becomes damaged.Malfunctions in the body's functioning lead to a slowdown in metabolic processes and gradual cell death.Exposure to microcurrents restores skin polarization and triggers the following processes:

• The recording of electrical charge begins in the thinnest cell membranes.
• In the skin layer, ATP synthesis increases by 50% and the movement of amino acids by 40%.
• The increased blood flow to the cells improves the supply of nutrients and oxygen.
• The synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins is stimulated, leading to active skin regeneration.
• The tone of the facial muscle membrane improves and at the same time its permeability decreases.Against this background, lymphatic drainage is normalized, the cells expel toxins.It was found that the procedure has a significant effect, especially on aging skin.

Important!Since the AC levels are low, the procedure cannot be addictive.As a result, each repeated session is accepted by the human body as having a beneficial effect in every respect.This achieves a sufficient effectProcess!

Microcurrent therapy: existing types of manipulation

Cosmetic clinics and salons offer various types of procedures based on microcurrent therapy.Patients are offered all options.Let's look at the most popular ones:

1. Lymphatic drainage.In this case, the muscle tissue begins to release excess fluid under the influence of microcurrents.After the age of 24, blood circulation in the skin deteriorates, which becomes the main factor in the stagnation of moisture in the interstitial space.This factor leads to the accumulation of waste products in the tissue and subsequent cell death.Lymphatic drainage copes well with this problem by eliminating puffiness in the eye area and removing dark circles.
2. Reprogramming of facial wrinkles.The main goal of this procedure is to increase muscle tone and normalize cellular nutrition.Many patients resort to microcurrent therapy as an alternative to Botox, as complete muscle relaxation occurs under the influence of microcurrents.

3. Firming of the face and neck area.This procedure gives facial tissue tone, reduces sagging and smoothes fine wrinkles.It should be emphasized that a facelift can only be carried out using specially designed devices.Conventional devices, due to their high activity, can, on the contrary, worsen the problem of facial wrinkles and even lead to the development of neuritis.

   Attention!When conducting microcurrent therapy, electrodes should not be placed in the area of the heart, eyeballs and blood vessels in the neck.

4. Ionic mesotherapy.It is one of the most effective procedures performed in conjunction with microlifting.After just a few sessions, the pores are cleaned, scars disappear and swelling disappears.

The best results are achieved by combining microcurrents and mesotherapy.In this case, no damage to the epidermis is observed.

The experience of cosmetologists in facial rejuvenation with microcurrents confirms that good results are achieved by:

• active stimulation of hydration and metabolism of the epidermis;
• Normalization of sweat and sebaceous glands;
• Narrowing of the pores of the epidermis;
• Strengthening the immunity of the epidermis and eliminating inflammation.

Microcurrent therapy is enjoying increasing demand today due to its painlessness, safety and no recovery period.After the session, the patient can go home immediately and go about their business.

The described technique allows you to eliminate puffiness, increase the elasticity of the facial muscles and give the face a pleasant, healthy shade.

Important!Microcurrents are a natural process.The effect of this rejuvenation technique can be observed for 3 months or longer.

Microcurrent therapy: properties

When considering this concept, it should be noted that it includes many different methods that use low-frequency electrical pulses with a current of a certain strength (within 600-1000 µA).

Today the cosmetic market offers various models of devices for carrying out rejuvenating microcurrent therapy.They differ from each other in the design of the electrodes and properties.

Devices are classified according to:

• Electrodam.This classification implies the division of devices into devices with conical and spherical metal electrodes.
• According to current indicators.Devices are divided into devices that generate monopolar and bipolar currents.The use of bipolar currents does not require taking any medication.This achieves a lymph-draining and myostimulating effect.It is particularly noticeable in the muscles.

When treating the skin with monopolar current, drugs are used in small doses.

Indications for microlifting

When choosing a facial rejuvenation technique, you need to find out in which cases it is prescribed.Microcurrent therapy has its own specific indications.It is prescribed in cases where:

• the skin has lost its elasticity and has become flabby;
• Rosacea and numerous acne are observed;
• atopic dermatitis or dermatosis is recorded;
• the complexion became earthy and pigment spots appeared;
• there is severe swelling;
• facial wrinkles have formed;
• skin aging is observed;
• there is a very dry epidermis;
• increased muscle tone is recorded;
• Damage to skin vessels is often observed.

It should also be noted that the hardware techniques are microcurrent therapy, which doctors use before plastic correction and after its implementation during the rehabilitation period.

Cosmetologists often resort to microcurrents when skin restoration is required after laser treatment, microdermabrasion and various peels.

How does the procedure normally work?

The procedure, in which the facial skin is exposed to microcurrents, takes place in seven steps:

1. Preparatory phase.In this phase, the client's facial skin is prepared for the impact of impulses.Preparation includes a superficial peeling of the epidermis.This means that the effect of the procedure is clearly expressed when the face is exposed to microcurrents.
2. Cleansing the facial skin of make-up residue.The pores are freed from dirt using special cosmetic products.

3. Applying a special contact gel to the entire facial area.This product has a special conductive composition.It contains numerous useful active ingredients (for acne, a special conductive anti-acne gel is used; for wrinkles, the specialist uses a special anti-wrinkle gel).

   Oily compounds in this case are not taken by a specialist, as they conduct electricity poorly.As the gel dries up during the session, unpleasant sensations are possible.To avoid this, the specialist regularly moistens the electrodes during the procedure.

4. Impact on the skin with electrodes.Metal electrodes, cotton swabs soaked in a liquid composition or conductive gloves can be used as electrodes.

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   Often used“unstable” technologyElectrodes are moved over the skin during the procedure.

   Can sometimes be used“stable” technologywhen the electrodes are attached to the epidermis.

   In microcurrent therapy using the “unstable” technique, the electrodes are guided along the lymphatic drainage lines.The movement of the electrodes always begins in the neck area to allow free lymph flow from the face.

5. Microcurrent lifting.In this case, the electrodes are moved across the face, either bringing them closer together or moving them away.
6. Effects on facial muscles.The lymphatic drainage lines are then stimulated again using electrodes.
7. Wipe contact gel from affected area using microcurrents.Typically, the application of microcurrents to the skin of the epidermis lasts 40 minutes.In difficult cases it may take 1 hour.

How many treatments may be required?

It is difficult to answer the question exactly how many procedures are required to achieve the desired effect.Why?Since everything depends on the age of the fair sex:

• The young skin of a girl under 30 years old can be rejuvenated in 1-2 preventive sessions.
• For women over 30 but under 40, 8-10 sessions spaced 5-6 weeks apart are sufficient.
• Women over 50 years of age may require 10-15 procedures.The break between sessions in this case should be 1-2 days.

The microcurrent therapy procedure is very popular among men because it provides excellent results during treatment, is painless and does not require a recovery period!

Side effects that may occur

The non-invasive procedure described above for influencing the facial epidermis with microcurrents is generally well tolerated, but side effects can also occur.Your list is small.These are:

• Allergies to medications used in electrophoresis;
• a slight tingling and pinching sensation during manipulation;
• metallic taste in mouth;
• the appearance of bright flashes in the eyes when exposed to microcurrents on the eyelids (such flashes are harmless because they do not damage the organs of vision).

Contraindications

Microlifting, like many other salon rejuvenation methods, can involve a number of contraindications.Anyone who wants to undergo this anti-aging treatment should know about it.

The list of general contraindications is as follows:

• Intolerance to the components used in the manipulation;
• the presence of malignant tumors;
• presence of an implanted pacemaker;
• the presence of pins, implants and prostheses in the body;
• heart disease, including cardiac arrhythmias;
• Pregnancy and the period during which the baby is fed with breast milk;
• minor age;
• the fact that gold or platinum threads are implanted under the skin;
• epileptic seizures;
• mental disorders.

In addition to general ones, there are also local contraindications.These are:

• thrombophlebitis;
• benign neoplasms;
• Violation of the integrity of metal prostheses in the sphere of influence;
• Wounds in the area that are being rejuvenated.

Microcurrents at home – how is this possible?

Microlifting is usually only carried out by a beautician.But relatively recently, ladies have had the opportunity to do microlifting at home.It should be said in advance that the effect of such manipulation at home will be much smaller.But since more and more women are choosing this procedure due to its low price, it makes sense to discuss it.

If you have a special device at hand, the stages of performing microlifting at home are similar to those of salon manipulation (first, thorough makeup removal is carried out, then contact gel is applied to the area and the procedure begins).

Important!In order for the effect of such an effect to be at least a little observed, the procedures should be carried out twice as often as in a clinic or salon.

Due to the fact that the effect of microcurrents at home is very weak, side effects in this case occur very rarely.

Interesting facts about microlifting

The current strength is always checked by a doctor during microlifting in the salon.First, the specialist sets the minimum level, then the current increases.

Sometimes any muscle (most commonly the arm or leg muscle) can contract randomly when exposed to the current.You should not be afraid of such a reaction, as this is the body's reaction to the influence of electricity.

Microlifting can be combined and performed following a number of other cosmetic procedures.However, in this case, the distance between manipulations matters:

• After non-invasive biorevitalization of the dermis, microlifting can be performed after 3-7 days;
• After a facial massage, microcurrents can be applied to the skin for 5-10 days;
• After mesotherapy, microlifting can be carried out on the 2nd day.

Before applying microcurrents to the skin, it is recommended to do a light chemical peel.This allows you to achieve a more pronounced effect.

Which is preferable: microcurrent therapy or RF lifting?

RF lifting is a radio wave method that allows you to form a facial framework from collagen and elastin.Microcurrents work differently.They stimulate the production of collagen and elastin by introducing special substances into the subcutaneous tissue without injections.

With RF lifting you achieve a quick effect as old collagen fibers are strengthened after the procedure.The firming effect of the RF lifting increases with each procedure.A total of 10 procedures may be required per course.However, the peculiarity of RF lifting is that such manipulations can be recommended for ladies after 35-40 years, while microcurrents can be recommended even for very young girls (if indicated).