For those of you who are just new to learning about microcurrent facial, then you will be amazed at the benefits that it can provide to your face.
Microcurrent facials promise to help you with a variety of things, including anti-aging, brightening, tightening your skin, and even stimulating the production of collagen. While microcurrent technology may appear to be a novelty, it is based on good physics. Here’s what you need to know.
How was microcurrent introduced?
Microcurrent therapy has a pretty impressive history. It was introduced in the 1980s as a treatment to help people with conditions like Bell’s Palsy and muscle paralysis. It became the first FDA-approved treatment for these conditions. And after a few decades, once the face-lifting effect was seen after each treatment, it became a staple and a part of many facial services offered throughout the skincare community.
In fact, many celebrities and beauty insiders have long been promoting the benefits of microcurrent facials which was even the go-to treatment of many celebrities especially when they are going to red carpet events.
Here’s what you need to know about microcurrent facials:
- They are painless
- They enhance definition
- Helps produce collagen in your face to help plump your skin
- The results are visible just minutes after treatment
- For those receiving professional microcurrent facials, a once-a-month visit is recommended for the best results
What is a microcurrent facial?
The treatment will be similar to a conventional facial in terms of cleaning, exfoliation, masks, and so on. However, the microcurrent device will elevate the experience. A microcurrent facial involves your aesthetician moving small electrical probes about your face, which pass a painless electrical current into the skin on your face and neck to assist tone, lift, firm, and retrain weary muscles. It is like a “workout” for the face.
It helps stimulate your cells and promotes the production of ATP, a molecule found in your cells that stores and transports chemical energy that assists collagen, elastin production, and the regeneration of cells.
And because microcurrent facials are becoming more popular, it is known as a non-invasive facelift that becomes a great alternative for Botox treatment.
How does it work?
Microcurrent facials use a small machine to send a low-grade electrical current to the face muscles. The muscles contract and are designed to lift and contour the face, much like a gym workout. Microcurrent lifts the brows, defines the cheekbones, tightens and firms the skin, and stimulates collagen formation.
You may expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $600 per treatment, depending on where you go and who you see, as well as if you try doing it yourself at home. A variety of at-home devices are also available, with prices ranging from $130 to $530.
How is microcurrent facial done?
They can be done in two ways: professionally or at home with a microcurrent device or a facial toning gadget.
Treatment by a professional
Professional treatments include having the procedure performed by an aesthetician. On your face, a tiny layer of conductive gel will be applied. After that, two hand-held prongs connected to a microcurrent machine will be used, and a low-frequency current will be felt on your skin.
Your aesthetician will adjust the settings to suit your skin’s needs. The therapy normally lasts 60-90 minutes, and depending on your location, you may have to pay anywhere from $200 to $600.
At-home microcurrent devices
You can also employ this alternative, which is also known as facial toning devices. Many high-quality devices on the market offer the same benefits as professional treatments while allowing you to do it in the comfort of your own home.
If you’re utilising a microcurrent gadget at home, be sure it also comes with conductive gel. When compared to going to a professional treatment every time, these gadgets are less expensive. However, they are less powerful than the microcurrent equipment used in clinics and spas. But it doesn’t mean that they are not effective. With consistent and proper use, you can also get the same benefits and see the best results.
Do at-home devices work?
In one word, yes. As previously mentioned, even if at-home devices are less powerful, it doesn’t mean that you will not have the same benefits as with professional treatment.
Just look at it this way: when comparing it with an exercise routine, regardless if you are seeing your trainer once or twice a week, you still have to do your exercise on your own. Hence, it is the same idea as with microcurrent facials.
At-home devices are the best way to maintain results between your appointments. It is also good to have one and you can use it anytime especially when your skin needs a little bit of boost before any special event that you will attend.
What’s more, using at-home devices is safe and no side effects are felt when using them.
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