Microcurrents for the face: what makes the procedure unique?

The appearance of wrinkles on the face always becomes an unpleasant surprise for a woman.The situation worsens when, due to loss of elasticity, the skin of the face becomes flaccid and loses its healthy shade.In such cases, panicked women begin to look for ways to regain their former attractiveness.

But such a phenomenon should not become a reason for panic, because today cosmetology offers many options for eliminating wrinkles.Facial rejuvenation with microcurrents (microlifting), especially low frequency, has become very popular throughout the world.Its popularity continues to grow due to its high efficiency, painless and safe handling.

Microcurrent facial therapy is a convenient and gentle hardware technique for facial rejuvenation, which 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 by a polarized cell membrane (cytoplasm).In a healthy state, its outer side carries a negative charge, while its inner side carries a positive charge.Therefore, living cells contact the environment through electrical signals.

With age, the skin becomes damaged.Failures in the functioning of the body lead to a slowdown in metabolic processes and gradual cell death.Exposure to microcurrents restores skin polarization and triggers the following processes:

• An electrical charge begins to register in the thinnest cell membranes.
• In the dermal layer, ATP synthesis increases by 50% and the movement of amino acids by 40%.
• By increasing blood flow in the cells, the supply of nutrients and oxygen is improved.
• The synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins is activated, resulting in active regeneration of the skin.
• The tone of the facial muscle membrane improves and at the same time its permeability decreases.Against this background, lymphatic outflow is normalized, cells reject toxins.It was noticed that a significant effect of the procedure is manifested specifically on skin aging.

Important!Since the alternating current values are small, the procedure cannot cause addiction.Consequently, each repeated session is accepted by the human body as a beneficial effect in all respects.You get a sufficient effect fromcourse of procedures!

Microcurrent therapy: existing types of manipulation

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

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

3. Lifting of the face and neck area.This procedure gives tone to facial tissues, reduces sagging skin and smoothes fine wrinkles.It is important to underline that a face lift can only be performed with special equipment designed for this purpose.Conventional equipment, due to their high activity, can, on the contrary, aggravate the problem of facial wrinkles and even lead to the development of neuritis.

   Attention!When performing 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 combination with microlifting.After a few sessions the pores clear up, the scars disappear and the swelling disappears.

Combining microcurrents with mesotherapy gives the best results.In this case no damage to the epidermis is observed.

The experience of cosmetologists who perform facial rejuvenation with microcurrents confirms that good results are achieved thanks to:

• active stimulation of hydration and metabolism of the epidermis;
• normalization of sweat and sebaceous glands;
• narrowing the pores of the epidermis;
• strengthen the immunity of the epidermis and eliminate inflammation.

Microcurrent therapy today is increasingly in demand due to its painlessness, safety and lack of recovery period.After the session, the patient can immediately return home and carry out their activities.

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

Important!Microcurrents are a course procedure.The effect of this rejuvenation technique can be observed for 3 months or more.

Microcurrent therapy: characteristics

Considering this concept, it should be noted that it covers many different procedures using low-frequency electrical pulses with a current of a certain intensity (within 600-1000 µA).

Today the cosmetology market offers several models of devices for conducting rejuvenating microcurrent therapy.They differ from each other in the design of the electrodes and characteristics.

Devices are classified based on:

• 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 produce monopolar and bipolar currents.The use of bipolar currents does not involve the use of drugs.In this way, lymphatic drainage and a myostimulatory effect are achieved.It manifests itself mainly on the muscles.

In cases where the skin is treated with a monopolar current, the drugs are used in small doses.

Indications for microlifting

When choosing a technique for facial rejuvenation, you need to find out in which cases it is prescribed.Microcurrent therapy has its 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 pigmentation appeared;
• there is severe swelling;
• wrinkles have formed on the face;
• aging of the skin is observed;
• there is a very dry epidermis;
• an increase in muscle tone is recorded;
• frequent damage to the skin vessels is observed.

It should also be noted that among the hardware techniques there is microcurrent therapy that doctors use before plastic correction and after carrying it out during the rehabilitation period.

Cosmetologists often resort to microcurrents when skin restoration is necessary after laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion and various peelings.

How does the procedure usually work?

The procedure, which involves exposing the facial skin to microcurrents, takes place in seven phases:

1. Preparatory phase.In this phase the client's facial skin is prepared for the effects of the impulses.The preparation involves superficial peeling of the epidermis.Thanks to this, when exposed to microcurrents on the face, the effect of the procedure will be well expressed.
2. Cleansing of facial skin from makeup residues.This means cleaning the pores from dirt using special cosmetic products.

3. Application of a special contact gel over the entire facial area.This product has a special conductive composition.It contains numerous useful active ingredients (if the patient has acne a special anti-acne conductive gel will be used; if wrinkles are present the specialist will use a special anti-wrinkle gel).

   Oily compounds in this case are not taken by a specialist, because they conduct electric current poorly.Since the gel dries out during the session, unpleasant sensations are possible.To avoid them, the specialist will periodically moisten the electrodes during the procedure.

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

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   Often used“labile” technique., which involves moving electrodes over the skin during the procedure.

   Sometimes it can be used"stable" technique.when the electrodes are fixed on the epidermis.

   In the case of microcurrent therapy with the "labile" technique, the electrodes are passed along the lymphatic outflow lines.The movement of the electrodes always starts from the neck area to encourage the free flow of lymph from the face.

5. Microcurrent lifting.In this case the electrodes are moved on the face, bringing them closer or further away.
6. Impact on facial muscles.Subsequently the lymphatic drainage lines are re-stimulated using electrodes.
7. Clean the contact gel from the affected area with microcurrents.Usually, the procedure for applying microcurrents to the skin of the epidermis lasts 40 minutes.In difficult cases it may take 1 hour.

How many treatments might be needed?

It is difficult to accurately answer the question of how many procedures are needed to achieve the desired effect.Why?Since it all depends on the age of the fair sex:

• The young skin of a girl under 30 can be rejuvenated in 1-2 preventive sessions.
• For women over 30 but under 40, 8-10 sessions with an interval of 5-6 weeks between them will be sufficient.
• Women over the age of 50 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... with one course of treatment it gives excellent results, while it is painless and does not require a recovery period!

Side effects that may occur

The above-described non-invasive procedure for influencing the facial epidermis with microcurrents is usually easily tolerated, but side effects may also occur.Their list is small.These are:

• allergies to drugs used in electrophoresis;
• sensation of slight tingling and pinching during manipulation;
• metallic taste in the mouth;
• the appearance of bright flashes in the eyes when exposed to microcurrents on the eyelids (such flashes are harmless, since they do not cause any damage to the organs of vision).

Contraindications

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

The list of general contraindications looks like this:

• intolerance to the components used during handling;
• the presence of malignant tumors;
• presence of an implanted pacemaker;
• the presence of pins, implants, prostheses in the body;
• heart disease, including arrhythmias;
• pregnancy and period of feeding the baby with breast milk;
• minor age;
• the fact of the presence of gold or platinum threads implanted under the skin;
• epileptic seizures;
• mental disorders.

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

• thrombophlebitis;
• benign neoplasms;
• violation of the integrity of metal prostheses in the area of influence;
• wounds on the area that will be rejuvenated.

Microcurrents at home: how is it possible?

Microlifting is usually performed only by a cosmetologist.But relatively recently, women had the opportunity to perform microlifting at home.It should be said in advance that the effect of such manipulation at home will be much lower.But as women increasingly choose this procedure for its affordable price, it makes sense to discuss it.

If you have a special device at hand, the stages of performing microlifting at home will be similar to the stages of salon manipulation (first a thorough make-up remover is performed, then contact gel is applied to the area and the procedure begins).

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

Due to the fact that the impact of microcurrents at home is very weak, adverse reactions in this case occur very rarely.

Interesting facts about microlifting

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

Sometimes, during exposure to the current, any muscle (most often the arm or leg muscle) can contract voluntarily.You should not be afraid of such a reaction, since this is the body's response to the influence of the current.

Microlifting can be combined and performed after a number of other cosmetic procedures.But in this case, the important point will be the interval between manipulations:

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

Before applying microcurrents to the skin, it is recommended to perform a light chemical peel.It will allow you to achieve a more pronounced effect.

What to give preference: microcurrent therapy or RF facelift?

RF facelift refers to a radio wave method that helps form a facial frame composed of collagen and elastin.Microcurrents work differently.They stimulate the production of collagen and elastin by introducing special substances into the subcutaneous layer without injection.

RF lifting allows you to achieve a quick effect, since after the procedure the old collagen fibers are strengthened.The firming effect of the RF facelift increases with each procedure.A total of 10 procedures may be required per course.But the peculiarity of the RF facelift is that such manipulations can be recommended to women after 35-40 years of age, while microcurrents can also be recommended to very young girls (if indicated).