The appearance of mimic wrinkles is always an unpleasant surprise for a woman. The situation is aggravated when, due to the loss of elasticity, the facial skin becomes flabby and loses its healthy tone. In such cases, panicked women start looking for ways to regain their former attractiveness.
But such a phenomenon should not become a cause for panic, because today cosmetology offers many options for removing wrinkles. Microcurrent facial rejuvenation (microlifting), especially low frequency ones, has become very popular all over the world. Its popularity continues to grow due to its high efficiency, painless and safe handling.
Microcurrent facial therapy is a comfortable and gentle hardware technique for facial rejuvenation, which is very popular with women and men.
What is the essence of microcurrent therapy?
The organism is designed in such a way that its vital activity is supported by electrochemical reactions that are constantly occurring. The human body, made up of cells, is covered by a polarized cell membrane (cytoplasm). In a healthy state, its outer side is negatively charged and the inner side is positive. Thus, living cells come into contact with their environment through electrical signals.
The skin is damaged with age. Failures in the body lead to a slowdown of metabolic processes and gradual cell death. Exposure to microcurrents restores polarization of the skin and triggers the following processes:
- An electrical charge begins to attach to thinner cell membranes.
- In the dermal layer, ATP synthesis increases by 50% and amino acid movement by 40%.
- Due to increased blood flow in cells, the supply of nutrients and oxygen is improved.
- The synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins is initiated, as a result of which an active regeneration of the skin is observed.
- The tone of the facial muscle membrane improves and at the same time its permeability decreases. In this context, the lymphatic outflow is normalized, the cells reject toxins. It has been noted that the significant effect of the procedure manifests itself precisely on aged skin.
Important!Since the AC values are small, the procedure cannot cause addiction. As a result, each repeated session is accepted by the human body as a beneficial effect in all respects. Sufficient effect is achieved with theprocedure course!
Microcurrent therapy: existing types of manipulation
Cosmetic clinics and salons offer different types of procedures based on microcurrent therapy. All options are offered to patients. Let's consider the most popular:
- Lymphatic drainage. In this case, under the influence of microcurrents, the muscle tissue begins to rid itself of excess fluid. From the age of 24, the 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 slags in the tissues and subsequent cell death. Lymphatic drainage works well with this problem, eliminating puffiness in the eye area and eliminating dark circles.
- Reprogramming of facial wrinkles. The main objective of this procedure is to raise muscle tone and normalize cellular nutrition. Many patients turn to microcurrent therapy as an alternative to Botox, as the muscles are completely relaxed under the influence of microcurrents.
Face and neck lift. This procedure tones facial tissues, reduces laxity, smoothes fine wrinkles. It should be noted that a face lift can only be performed with special equipment designed for this purpose. Ordinary equipment, due to its 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, the electrodes should not be placed in the area of the heart, eyeballs and neck vessels.
- Ionic mesotherapy. It belongs to the most effective procedures that are performed together with microlifting. After several sessions, the pores are cleaned, the scars disappear, the swelling disappears.
The combination of microcurrents with mesotherapy gives the best results. In this case, there is no damage to the epidermis.
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 the work of the sweat and sebaceous glands;
- narrowing of the pores of the epidermis;
- strengthen the immune system of the epidermis and eliminate inflammation.
Microcurrent therapy is in increasing demand today due to its painlessness, safety, and lack of a rehabilitation period. After the session, the patient can immediately go home and go about business.
The described technique allows you to eliminate puffiness, increase the elasticity of the facial muscles and give your face a pleasant and healthy tone.
Important!Microcurrents - course procedure. The preservation of the effect of this rejuvenation method can be observed for 3 months or more.
Microcurrent therapy: characteristics
With this concept in mind, it should be noted that it covers many diverse procedures that use low-frequency electrical pulses with a current of a certain intensity (between 600-1000 μA).
Today, the cosmetology market offers different models of devices for rejuvenating microcurrent therapy. They differ from each other in the device of the electrodes and the characteristics.
Devices are classified by:
- Electrodes. This classification implies the division of devices into devices with spherical and conical metal electrodes.
- By current indicators. The devices are divided into devices that generate monopolar and bipolar currents. The use of bipolar currents does not imply the use of drugs. In this case, lymphatic drainage and a myostimulating effect are achieved. It is especially evident in 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, it is necessary 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 saggy;
- Rosacea and numerous acne are observed;
- has atopic dermatitis or dermatosis;
- the tone of the face became earthy, pigmentation appeared;
- has severe swelling;
- mimic wrinkles formed;
- aging of the skin is observed;
- there is a very dry epidermis;
- increased muscle tone;
- there is a frequent injury to the skin vessels.
It should also be noted that of the hardware techniques, it is the microcurrent therapy that doctors use before plastic correction and after its implementation during the rehabilitation period.
Cosmetologists often resort to microcurrent exposure when necessary to restore skin after laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, and various peels.
How is the procedure usually performed?
The procedure that involves exposing facial skin with microcurrents is carried out in seven stages:
- Preparatory phase. At this stage, the client's face is primed for impulses. The preparation involves a superficial peeling of the epidermis. Due to this, during exposure to microcurrents on the face, the effect of the procedure will be well pronounced.
- Clean facial skin of makeup residues. This means cleaning the pores of dirt with the help of special cosmetic products.
Apply a special contact gel to the entire face. This agent 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 there are wrinkles, the specialist will use a special anti-wrinkle gel).
Oily compositions in this case are not taken by a specialist, because they weakly conduct electric current. Since the gel dries during the session, unpleasant sensations are possible. To avoid them, the specialist will periodically moisten the electrodes during the procedure.
Exposure to skin with electrodes. As electrodes, metal electrodes, cotton swabs moistened with a liquid composition or even conductive gloves can be used
.The"labile" technique, which involves moving the electrodes over the skin during the procedure, is often used.
Sometimes a"stable" techniquecan be used when the electrodes are attached to the epidermis.
In the case of microcurrent therapy using the "labile" technique, the electrodes are passed along the lymph exit lines. Always begin to move the neck electrodes to facilitate the free flow of lymph from the face.
- Microcurrent survey. In this case, the electrodes move along the face, then move closer to each other, and then move away.
- Effects on facial muscles. Thereafter, the lymphatic outlet line is stimulated again with electrodes.
- Rub the contact gel from the area of exposure to microcurrents. Normally, the procedure of exposure to the skin of the epidermis with microcurrents lasts 40 minutes. In difficult cases, it may take 1 hour.
How many treatments might I need?
It is difficult to precisely answer the question of how many procedures are required to obtain the desired effect. Why? Since it all depends on the age of the fair sex:
- The youthful skin of a girl under 30 can be rejuvenated in 1-2 preventive sessions.
- For women over 30 years old, but under 40 years old, 8-10 sessions with an interval of 5-6 weeks between them will suffice.
- Women in their 50s may need 10-15 procedures. The rest between sessions in this case should be equal to 1-2 days.
Microcurrent therapy procedure is in great demand among men, because under the course of action, it gives an excellent result, while it is painless and does not require a recovery period.
Side Effects You May Experience
The non-invasive procedure described above for exposure of the epidermis of the face with microcurrents is generally easily tolerated, but side effects can also occur. Your list is small. This:
- allergy to drugs used for electrophoresis;
- mild tingling and tingling sensation during handling;
- metallic taste in the mouth;
- the appearance of bright sparkles in the eyes when microcurrents are applied to the eyelids (such sparkles are harmless, as they do not harm the organs of vision).
Contraindications
The micro-lift, like many other rejuvenation methods in the salon, can involve a number of contraindications. Anyone who wants to undergo this anti-aging treatment must know them.
The list of common contraindications looks like this:
- intolerance to the components used during handling;
- the fact of the presence of malignant tumors;
- the presence of an implanted pacemaker;
- the presence of pins, implants, prostheses in the body;
- heart disease, including arrhythmias;
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- minor;
- 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. This:
- thrombophlebitis;
- benign neoplasms;
- violation of the integrity of metal prostheses in the affected area;
- wounds in the area to be rejuvenated.
Microcurrents at home: how much is possible?
Microlifting is usually done by a beautician. But relatively recently, women have the opportunity to perform micro-lifting at home. It should be said in advance that the effect of such manipulation at home will be much less. But given that women increasingly choose this procedure because of the democratic price, it makes sense to discuss it.
If you have a special device on hand, the stages of performing microlifting at home will be similar to the stages of manipulation in the salon (first, a complete makeup removal is carried out, then a contact gel is applied onthe area and the procedure begins).
Important!For the effect of such an effect to be observed even a little, the procedures must be performed twice as often as in a clinic or salon.
Because the effect of microcurrents in the home is very weak, in this case, adverse reactions occur very rarely.
Interesting Facts About Microlifting
The current force during microlifting in the salon is always controlled by the doctor. At first, the specialist sets the minimum level, then increases the strength of the current.
Sometimes any muscle (usually an arm or leg muscle) can voluntarily contract during exposure to a current. You should not be afraid of such a reaction, as this is the body's response to the effect of the current force.
The micro-lift can be combined and allowed 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 performed in 3-7 days;
- after a microcurrent facial massage, it can act on the skin for 5-10 days;
- After mesotherapy, microlifting can be performed for 2 days.
Before exposure to microcurrents on the skin, a light chemical peel is recommended. It will allow you to achieve a more pronounced effect.
What to give preference: microcurrent therapy or RF lifting?
RF-lifting is understood as a radio wave method that allows you to form a skeleton of the face from collagen and elastin. Microcurrents work differently. They stimulate the production of collagen, as well as elastin, by injecting 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 lifting effect of the RF lift increases with each procedure. In total, 10 procedures may be needed per course. But the peculiarity of RF lift is that such manipulations can be recommended for women after 35-40 years, while microcurrents can be recommended even for very young girls (if indicated).