Microcurrents - rejuvenation with proven effectiveness

Microcurrents for the face, a general idea of ​​the procedure

Microcurrents for the face are a special type of physiotherapy, the main goal of which is to rejuvenate the skin using pulsed current, which has an extremely positive effect.

This effect is based on weak pulsed currents, whose characteristics are in many ways similar to the electrical impulses of the human body.

The soft, delicate effect of microcurrents at the cellular level leads to a significant improvement in blood microcirculation and acceleration of metabolic processes.

In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the vascular system, muscles, and subcutaneous fatty tissue. The result of this influence is:

• normalizing the electrical charge in cell membranes;
• ATP synthesis increases many times (by 500%) and amino acid transport (by 30-40%);
• blood microcirculation becomes better, which means that all the required nutrients and oxygen will be delivered to the cells faster;
• cellular regeneration, synthesis of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin proteins occurs at a faster pace;
• changes also occur in the muscular lining of the blood vessels - its tone noticeably increases. But with permeability, on the contrary, a problem arises; it decreases. As a result of this, lymphatic outflow increases, toxins and metabolic products are quickly removed from the cells.

These procedures are carried out on special devices that generate current. This is done using electrodes of various shapes and structures.

Such procedures are especially useful for aging skin. Due to the fact that the alternating current parameters are insignificant, the procedures are not addictive and each session is perceived by the body as something new and useful.

Injection and laser procedures

What is it: injection procedures should be understood as the introduction of any drug (prescribed specifically for your skin type, to solve a specific problem) under the skin by injection. Such procedures include: plasma lifting, mesotherapy, administration of Botox and Dysport, biorevitalization, contour plastic surgery), etc. Laser procedures are a set of cosmetic procedures that are carried out using a laser device. With the help of laser cosmetology, you can quickly and effectively solve many problems with the skin and blood vessels, eliminate scars and scars, and rejuvenate the skin. Such procedures include: laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, laser acne treatment, laser vascular treatment, laser surgery.

How is microcurrent therapy performed?

The effectiveness of microcurrent therapy has been tested by time. In addition to the fact that electrochemical processes in cells are normalized, this method helps to maintain the further functioning of cells.

Microcurrent therapy can be performed in two ways:

1. The first method involves cleansing the skin before the session and applying a guide base (cream, gel or tonic will do). After this, for each individual you need to select the intensity of the electrode action and the procedure starts. The cosmetologist spends at least half an hour performing rotational movements on the skin of the face with an electrode. The session ends with the application of gel or cream. This is necessary so that the skin calms down and is protected.
2. The second method differs from the previous one in that before starting all actions, a special thermal mask is applied to the skin of the face, on top of which a film is distributed. The cosmetologist performs a special massage with his hands, which are worn with gloves with electrodes built into them and connected.

These sessions do not differ significantly, with the exception of the type of microcurrent therapy, the technique used by the specialist and the features of the device models.

You can see firsthand how the microcurrent therapy procedure works in the video below:

6-7 days before the microcurrent procedure, it is necessary to exclude protein foods from the diet.

During the sessions, it is recommended to give up alcohol, smoking and drinking coffee, and try to get more rest.

Mesotherapy

What is it: an injection method that involves the introduction under the skin of various (prepared exclusively for your skin type and its needs) biologically active substances. Typically, vitamin complexes, cocktails of microelements, biostimulants, amino acids, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, homeopathic preparations, etc. are used for mesotherapy.

What to replace: mesotherapy can be replaced with various skin care procedures that will not harm it. For example, treatments, various masks (vitamin and moisturizing), vitamin concentrates, facial massages, ultrasonic cleaning. The cosmetologist also recommends the famous brand of professional and environmentally friendly cosmetics Jean D'arcel, on the basis of which many procedures are carried out at Medissa.

Duration of the course (taking into account age)

The results obtained last for about 6 months. It all depends on the characteristics of the patient’s skin.

To achieve a positive effect, it is worth taking the course. Basically its duration is as follows:

1. Young girls under 30 years of age. Use for prevention. The course does not last long.
2. Women under 40. Cosmetologists often prescribe about 5-6 sessions, which should be carried out once every 7 days.
3. Ladies under 50 years old. The course increases to 8-12 manipulations. They need to be carried out at intervals: once every 3 days.
4. Women after 50 years. The duration of the course is determined by the doctor. 1-2 days between sessions is enough.

Myostimulation: gels and compositions for wraps

For myostimulation, pulsed current is used. In most cases, this is alternating current, and phoresis of medicinal substances does not occur during the procedure.

The myostimulation agent is used as a contact medium. The cloth electrodes are moistened with saline solution. Rubber, latex - lubricated with conductive gel. Movable (labile) electrodes also require a contact gel. The gel may not contain special medicinal substances.

However, if the electrodes are stationary on the skin for 10 to 30 minutes, it makes sense to carry out combined procedures.

Facial myostimulation can be carried out simultaneously with the mask, and body myostimulation can be carried out simultaneously with the wrap. In this case, masks and compositions for wraps must have good electrical conductivity. Gel and mud masks and wraps are ideal for myostimulation.

Types of microcurrent therapy

Cosmetology salons offer more than one type of procedure of this kind. You can choose any one. The most popular are:

• lymphatic drainage;
• reprogramming of facial muscles;
• microcurrent lifting of the skin of the face and neck;
• microiontophoresis;
• disincrustation.

Microcurrent lymphatic drainage is based on the process of releasing excess fluid from tissues. After 22 years, blood flow in the facial skin leaves much to be desired, and fluid stagnates in the interstitial space.

Here, an accumulation of cell waste products occurs, which leads to damage to facial tissues. Lymphatic drainage copes well with this problem, eliminates circles, and removes swelling under the eyes.

Reprogramming the facial muscles aims to restore nutrition and tone of the facial muscles. This is a brilliant alternative to Botox. As a result of the influence of microcurrents on the epidermis, the muscles completely relax.

Thanks to neck and face lifting carried out using microcurrents, you can expect to get rid of wrinkles and sagging skin, in addition, the tone of the facial muscles will noticeably increase.

But this procedure also has the disadvantage of high stimulation activity. Using conventional equipment, you can encounter certain problems - deepening of facial wrinkles and exacerbation of neuritis.

Electrodes should not be placed in the area of ​​the heart, blood vessels of the neck or eyes.

Ionic mesotherapy is one of the most intensive procedures performed using microcurrent. Therapeutic sessions have a positive effect on pores, relieve swelling and scars.

The skin of the face is rejuvenated. During mesotherapy, no deformation or damage to tissue occurs; other procedures using microcurrent cannot boast of this.

Thanks to microcurrent, amazing results can be achieved in cosmetology practice. This becomes possible thanks to:

• stimulation of tissue nutrition and hydration;
• restoration of the correct functioning of the sebaceous and sweat glands;
• stimulation of local immunity, which leads to the prevention of the development of inflammatory processes;
• the porosity of the skin decreases.

An unusual, but already very popular method, has a number of advantages. The procedure is painless, no rehabilitation period is required. The effect is maintained for at least 3 months.

The result of the technique is impressive - the complexion becomes fresher, puffiness goes away, and the tone of the facial muscles increases.

Hardware cosmetology (micro-resurfacing, microcurrent)

What is it: a set of procedures carried out with special devices. These include: micro-grinding, microcurrents, ultrasonic cleaning, LPG massage of the body and face, etc.

Why it’s possible: micro-grinding can be done, so can ultrasonic cleaning. They gently exfoliate the epidermis, improve skin breathing and appearance. Painless. Microcurrents are not recommended.

Question answer

Positive changes can be noticed after just one procedure, but for maximum effect it is worth taking about 5-6 sessions. As a result, muscle tone will be normalized, skin color will improve, swelling will decrease, and elasticity will increase. Microcurrents can gradually cope with pigmentation, dryness, and increased sensitivity.

One of the advantages of microcurrents is the absence of pain. The only thing you feel is a slight tingling sensation.

Microcurrent therapy will be beneficial only at the initial stage of pathology development. In the future, it will not harm a person, it will have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, but it will not be able to cope with obvious spider veins.

Areas of application of therapy

Microcurrent therapy is used in the following areas:

• Physical therapy (used to prevent joint problems).
• Trichology (therapy used to combat baldness).
• Cosmetology and dermatology (used as an alternative method of aesthetic facial correction).

In general clinical practice, therapy is used:

• the need for an analgesic effect;
• radiculopathy, displacement of vertebral discs;
• arthritis;
• neuropathy;
• bedsores;
• fractures;
• chronic stress.

Indications for microcurrent facial therapy

Before deciding to conduct a restorative microcurrent procedure, you need to know in what situations such sessions can and should be carried out.

INDICATIONS

• the appearance of numerous acne and rosacea;
• sagging skin;
• development of dermatosis and atopic dermatitis;
• the appearance of facial wrinkles;
• presence of pigmentation or earthy complexion;
• increased muscle tone;
• persistent damage to skin vessels;
• the presence of stretch marks and scars;
• aging and very dry skin;
• swelling of the face.

Microcurrent therapy is the only hardware technique used both to prepare the face and body for plastic surgery, and for the purpose of successfully completing the rehabilitation period.

Microcurrent treatment in combination with other cosmetic procedures can only have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin.

Waxing and sugaring

What is it: waxing - hair removal using hot wax, sugaring - hair removal with sugar paste.

Why not: Waxing is a very painful procedure, so it is contraindicated for a pregnant woman. Sugaring is a more gentle type of hair removal than others. If a pregnant woman has a high pain threshold, she can do sugaring. In principle, the procedures are not contraindicated for nursing mothers, but again, pain during hair removal can affect lactation as a whole.

What to replace: during pregnancy, the cosmetologist advises to refrain from hair removal and get rid of unwanted hair using a razor.

Contraindications for the procedure

When conducting microcurrent facial therapy, it is important to take into account the individual characteristics of each organism and take into account the presence of certain ailments in a person.

Not everyone is allowed to use microcurrents. There are also contraindications that you need to be aware of.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. pregnancy;
2. breastfeeding period;
3. individual intolerance to microcurrents;
4. oncological diseases and the presence of benign formations;
5. severe thrombophlebitis;
6. a condition when there are serious pathologies of internal organs;
7. recently suffered a heart attack, stroke;
8. seizures (especially epilepsy);
9. the presence of metal objects (meaning pacemakers, pins in bones);
10. recently undergone chemical peeling of the face.

Microcurrent therapy should not be performed on people with mental illness, alcoholics or drug addicts.

If contraindications have been taken into account and the patient does not have them, then the risk of unpleasant consequences is reduced to zero.

If you experience discomfort during manipulation, you should ask the doctor to reduce the intensity of the currents.

How long will it last and how to fix it?

Sooner or later, your device purchased for microcurrent therapy will fail for one reason or another. In case of breakdown, you should contact the manufacturer. As part of the warranty, it:

• will check the device and indicate the cause of the breakdown.
• will repair or replace your device with one whose cost will be no less than the cost of your model.

If the warranty period has expired, you can also contact the manufacturer’s service center, where they can repair the product for a certain price.

To purchase a long-term microcurrent device, you should familiarize yourself with the manufacturer, find out how long it has been on the market, read reviews about the product and its operating instructions. If you meet these criteria, you will be able to choose a good device for a long period.

Microcurrents and microstimulation - what's the difference?

Many women confuse concepts such as microstimulation and microcurrents, although these procedures are completely different. Each of them is based on the effect of current.

However, microcurrents simply penetrate deep into damaged areas of the cell, stimulate their restoration, and accelerate metabolic processes. In this case, muscle contraction does not occur.

With microstimulation, the current causes the facial muscles to alternately contract and relax.

Microcurrents or microstimulation, which is better, is determined by a specialist for each specific case.

Cosmetics for iontophoresis: gels, products and preparations

For iontophoresis and galvanization, direct galvanic current is used. This current causes directional movement of ions.

Using direct current, particles of medicinal substances carrying an electrical charge can be injected through the skin and mucous membranes. The administered medicinal ions penetrate the epidermis and accumulate in the upper layers of the dermis.

Thus, iontophoresis products must necessarily contain substances that can disintegrate into ions (dissociate) in an electric field. For iontophoresis, substances are used whose phoretic properties have been experimentally proven. The list of these substances is small, and it will be useful to check the physical therapy reference book when purchasing the drug.

Preparations for iontophoresis are marked (+) or (-) on the packaging. This means that they should be introduced from the appropriate electrode.

Negatively charged ions are introduced from the negative electrode, and positively charged ions are introduced from the positive electrode. The greatest mobility of medicinal substances dissolved in water. If the drug has poor solubility in water, dimexide or ethyl alcohol is used as a solvent. For phoresis of complex organic compounds (lidase, ronidase), special buffer solutions are used.

Microcurrent therapy at home - myth or reality

You can purchase devices used for microcurrent procedures and perform cosmetology sessions at home.

The result of the procedures depends on the quality of the chosen device, so you should not save money when purchasing equipment for conducting microcurrent.

Among the most popular models of microcurrent devices are the following:

First of all, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer. Popular brands are more expensive, but they are of good quality and more reliable, as evidenced by numerous customer reviews.

For use at home, a device with a frequency of 1 to 300 Hz and an electronic pulse strength of 20 to 800 μA is quite suitable.

Using microcurrents on the face on dry skin is very harmful, so a special gel must be used.

An experienced master will not only tell you, but also demonstrate how the skin should be treated, and also advise how long to do it.

Additionally, you can watch videos on relevant topics. It is important to avoid excessive care, because it is harmful to the same extent as its lack.

We recommend visiting a cosmetologist to learn all the rules for carrying out the procedure at home.

Cosmetics for devices

Hardware cosmetics is a collective concept. These are means that are compatible with the action of physical factors. And cosmetics for each factor have their own characteristics.

Electrical procedures – electrophoresis (iontophoresis), galvanization, microcurrent therapy, myostimulation, lymphatic drainage. The general requirement for products for hardware electrical procedures is, of course, good electrical conductivity. Aqueous solutions and gels have such electrical conductivity. Products containing a lot of fat and paraffin do not conduct electricity well. Therefore, creams, oil concentrates and greasy masks are not suitable for electrical procedures at all.

Gels are preferable for working with moving electrodes. The gel is easily and evenly applied to the skin, does not dry out for a long time and provides good glide for the electrodes.

For stationary (fixed on the body) electrodes, you can use either an electrophoresis gel or a solution.

Cost of microcurrent lifting

The price for one session depends on the type of service and can range from 1200-1500 rubles.

To achieve a confident result, you need to undergo 8-12 procedures with an interval of 2-3 days. After this, it is enough to conduct a maintenance session once every 4 weeks.

Microcurrent therapy is one of the unique modern methods used in cosmetology to restore the firmness and elasticity of facial skin.

If you look at the photo before and after the procedure, you will notice a significant difference - the skin becomes tightened, healthy and youthful, acquires a healthy color and radiance.

Review of the Gezatone Bio Wave m920 device

Nevertheless, I tested this device. If we talk about sensations, then while using this device you feel a slight tingling sensation, a little similar to the sensations during a professional procedure.

But if immediately after the professional procedure there are certain visual effects - the skin color improves, the face takes on a rested appearance, then after using the home device Gezaton, I did not notice any changes. In addition to the effect of the moisturizing gel that I used for the procedure.

Please don’t get me wrong, I did not set out to compare the effect after a salon procedure with the effect of a portable device. I work and give myself microcurrents on one of the best devices for microcurrent therapy, which has 17 programs, 54 subprograms, 11 levels of influence.

It would be highly incorrect to compare the effect after a procedure on such a device with the effect after using a portable device.

Expert opinion

• Cosmetologist
• Surgeon

Anna Avaliani

practicing cosmetologist

Microcurrents can be used at any age. If at the age of 20 a girl is faced with some problems that microcurrent therapy can help solve, there are no prohibitions. This procedure is useful for increased dryness or, conversely, oily skin, the appearance of comedones, rosacea.

Alison Pontius

plastic surgeon

I advise you to spend about 8-12 sessions. Sometimes even more or fewer procedures are required. In each case, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the person. This manipulation is useful for swelling under the eyes and rosacea. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that you should not carry out the procedure if there are any metal particles in the treatment area (for example, braces). There is no need to prepare for microcurrent therapy.

Compatible with other cosmetic procedures

Beauty injections have a positive effect when combined with electric current. However, it is important that the cosmetologist adheres to all safety rules, that is, microcurrents can be used after injections, only after 2 weeks.

This therapy goes well with the following cosmetic techniques:

• ELOS-rejuvenation;
• alginate masks;
• hardware procedures;
• face cleaning;
• plastic surgery.

To avoid unexpected skin reactions, be sure to warn the cosmetologist about what procedures were performed previously.

Reviews

EKATERINA, 37 YEARS OLD, VORONEZH:

“I heard a lot about microcurrent therapy, but I didn’t believe it, I was skeptical.
I'm used to not trusting anything. A friend is familiar with this procedure firsthand; she has long been trying to persuade me to join her, and I succumbed. I want to say that, contrary to all expectations, I was satisfied. I tried ionic mesotherapy. The skin acquired a healthy appearance and glowed with youth. I'll definitely go again."

OLGA VIKTOROVNA, 33 YEARS OLD, VOLGOGRAD:

“I have experienced the use of microcurrent myself more than once.
I want to say that after the first course of treatment I was delighted with the result. Radiant skin, bags under the eyes decreased, wrinkles smoothed out. By the way, the effect lasted for 3 months. The second course no longer had the same effect. The only thing I really like is that the bags under my eyes are reduced after visiting the salon.”

MARINA, 40 YEARS OLD, ENGELS:

“The effect of microcurrents is amazing! It’s so nice when people around you compliment you that you look several years younger! I took one course and will definitely repeat it again.”

ALEXANDRA, 30 YEARS OLD, ROSTOV-ON-DON:

“I tried the microcurrent therapy procedure in the salon, I liked it. However, you often don’t go to salons, so I bought a device and now I will conduct such sessions for myself at home.”

Characteristics that are not mentioned

In this case, I wanted to understand whether the portable device has any effect at all? And if so, at what level? But I was unable to clarify this question, because to answer this question, one “tingling sensation” during the procedure is not enough. Technical specifications required. But the manufacturer does not indicate this information.

As you can see, manufacturers and sellers of home devices spare no space in describing the effects of microcurrent therapy. But at the same time, everyone, as if by agreement, does not want to add just a couple of lines to the description of the technical characteristics of their devices.

I think this is no coincidence. The fact is that if you indicate technical characteristics, you will have to indicate them honestly. In this case, it will become obvious that the device cannot provide the effects stated in the advertisement. And so the buyer at least has hope that maybe the device will work after all.

Possible complications

This physiotherapeutic method is absolutely safe and does not cause any complications in patients. Rapidly passing side reactions may occur without any health consequences.

The procedures may be accompanied:

• mild tingling or tingling sensation in the skin;
• hypersensitivity to applied cosmetics or electric current;
• During the session, patients may feel a faint taste of metal in the mouth;
• Some clients see bright flashes in their eyes during the procedure, but this does not affect the quality of their vision.

Indications

Microcurrent therapy is used both to eliminate defects caused by aging and to prevent them. It is also used in the process of rehabilitation after operations and aggressive rejuvenation techniques that violate the integrity of the upper layer of skin. Direct indications are the following factors:

• presence of wrinkles;
• sagging skin, loss of clarity of the oval of the face;
• dark spots;
• ptosis in the lower third of the face;
• drooping of the outer corners of the eyes;
• presence of jowls;
• scars and acne;
• bags and bruises under the eyes;
• severe swelling;
• dryness and exhaustion of the skin.

The procedure is recommended for women over 25 years of age. It is after crossing this threshold that degenerative processes begin to occur in the skin.

Every year, the production of elastin and collagen fibers decreases by 1%, which adversely affects the appearance of the face. Microcurrent stimulation will slow down aging and restore the skin to its former freshness.

Action

The therapy is recommended when caring for dry or aging and, as a result, aging skin of different parts of the body, as well as the face.

The effect of weak electrical discharges on skin cells and blood vessels is multifaceted. Cells awaken and begin to divide more actively, which leads to skin renewal.

In addition, the procedure helps stimulate blood circulation in superficial vessels, improve venous outflow and accelerate the movement of lymph.

This gives impetus to the resorption of all congestion and swelling in the skin, including dark circles under the eyes.

In areas exposed to microcurrents, oxygen saturation noticeably improves. The metabolic processes of muscle fibers are stimulated, as a result their function is activated.

The method does not pose any danger, since under the influence of low-power hardware microcurrents, natural biocurrents are imitated, biochemical reactions are stimulated, thereby ensuring the vital activity of cells.

The video explains in more detail the action of microcurrents.