With age, natural aging of the body occurs. One of the reasons for this process is a metabolic disorder in the body and a deterioration in microcirculation in blood vessels.
Aging of the epidermis is accompanied by a change in the color of the facial tissue, the appearance of pigmentation, wrinkles in the eye area and the bridge of the nose, an increase in the depth of the nasolabial folds. Microcurrent therapy hardware procedure solves these problems by rejuvenating the person's face.
Cosmetic method of microcurrent therapy
The procedure is considered a common technique that successfully cope with the elimination of skin imperfections.
The secret of the effect of microcurrents is based on the painless action on the facial tissue of current charges with a voltage of no more than 14 volts, for a slight contraction of the facial muscles. This method affects the subcutaneous tissue, muscles, blood vessels.
Exist 2 directions in electrotherapy:
- MENS (Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation - microcurrent neuro-muscular electrical stimulation), which copes well with pain and acts on the neuromuscular structure of the epidermis;
- TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), acts on the nervous tissue and represents a narrowly targeted therapy mechanism aimed at pain relief.
Microcurrent procedure has different directions, the most famous of which are:
- microionophoresis;
- microcurrent lifting;
- reprogramming of facial muscles;
- lymphatic drainage;
- desincrustation.
Lymphatic drainage is used to remove puffiness. During disinfection, the skin of the face is cleansed at all levels, helping the sebaceous gland to push out excess secretions and then close the narrow pores on sensitive skin.
To restore the tone of the facial muscles and carry out their nutrition, the reprogramming of the facial muscles is used.
The most commonly used type of microcurrents is mesotherapy, which helps to rejuvenate the skin, allowing you to relieve swelling, make scars and facial pores less visible. This procedure is also known as "biostimulation".
Why do microcurrent facial massage
The purpose of the microcurrent massage of the skin is to affect the fibroblasts. Their stimulation activates and improves skin elasticity, increases metabolism in cells.
This simple and effective method promotes the rapid renewal of skin cells, enriching it with oxygen, saturating the subcutaneous tissue with minerals and microelements, which make it possible to heal and rejuvenate the appearance.
During the session, toxins and other negative substances are also removed from the facial tissue. With electrical impulses to the skin, there is an increase in the number of cells and restoration of damaged ones.
The result of this process is muscle and nervous activity, leading to the alignment of the facial tissue, the disappearance of wrinkles and folds, smoothing of irregularities and tightening of the facial contour.
Electrotherapy also has a significant effect on acne and seborrhea.
Another advantage of the procedure is that the nervous tissue does not develop habituation to stimulation by microcurrent.
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Visible changes are visible after a full treatment course with periodic repetition of 8-12 sessions.The duration of one therapy depends on the problem the patient is dealing with.
One session lasts about half an hour. At the end of the process, a moisturizer is applied to the areas treated with current, which is selected for the patient's skin type.
Current cosmetology is painless, only a very weak vibration can be felt. In the process of exposure, conductors-electrodes are used, which, when passing through the tissues, cause a sensation of slight tingling. The method is convenient in the absence of a rehabilitation period, allowing you to maintain the effect of the procedure for a long time.
Scheme of the procedure (execution)
Before starting the procedure, all jewelry must be removed from the body. The patient is placed on a couch after having completely degreased and cleaned the epidermis.
Depending on the problem and on what task is being solved, the cosmetologist selects the necessary intensity in working with the electrodes. The places of contact with the electrodes are lubricated with a certain gel to enhance the effect of electric currents, after which the effect of current pulses occurs. Usually the process starts from the frontal part. The session can be conducted in 2 ways.
The first method involves a beautician carrying out specific movements on the surface of the epidermis with electrodes. This method consists of 3 stages.
Stage 1 - Microcurrent normalization
The problem area is processed along the massage lines with currents from 40-140 μA. The dermis is enriched with the necessary elements, begins to produce enzymes and protein compounds.
Stage 2 - Microcurrent lymphatic drainage
Drainage consists of stimulating the epidermis by alternately pinching and relaxing the muscles. The epidermis is treated with a current of 80 to 300 μA. This helps to remove waste products from the cells, both in the middle and superficial parts. The electrodes move along the lines of lymph outflow.
Stage 3 - Microcurrent lifting
This is the final part of electrotherapy, it allows you to regulate the action of metabolism. It is used to calm stressed fibers and normalize cellular activity.
The second method of microcurrent therapy is characterized by massage movements of the specialist's hands, which are dressed in special gloves with electrodes connected to them. Another of the electrodes, the patient must hold in his hands.
After special cleansing, thermal masks are applied to the face. A film is applied over the mask to increase the strength of the microcurrents. Microcurrents can be mobile when the cosmetologist drives them over the skin from above or attached to different parts of the face.
Eye area therapy
Hardware electric current is applied forever.
Over the years, the elasticity of the skin decreases, since the blood stagnates in the capillaries, disrupting the nutrition of the cells. The skin that loses its elasticity slowly begins the process of "sliding". The soft tissue of this area is displaced. As we age, the eyelids stretch. The main thing is to take action at the first signs of skin aging so as not to let it deform.
In this case, microcurrent therapy can come to the rescue, which can be compared to deep and restful sleep for 10-12 hours.
The effect of a light lifting is felt immediately after the first procedure of microcurrent therapy. But to get better results, you need to complete a course of 6 to 10 procedures, which includes 1 session 1-2 times in 7 days.
Microcurrents for the eyelids - what does it give?
By smoothing the face, they help reduce age-related signs of the eyelids.
Microcurrents tighten and smooth out deformations and sagging of the eyelids.
Microcurrents from edema (bags) under the eyes
Bags under the eyes arise from the fact that there is a violation of the metabolic process. As a result, the muscles lose their activity, which helps for the elasticity of the epidermis.
The current procedure restores and normalizes blood circulation, reduces swelling and smoothes fine wrinkles, allowing the face to acquire a healthy appearance.
Microcurrents for rejuvenation, face contour lifting
After 40 years, when the oval of the face gradually changes, doctors and cosmetologists advise using microcurrents for tightening. They strengthen the epidermis, renew collagen production in it, tighten the face oval and restore its elasticity.
The influence of microcurrents restores the tone of muscle fibers, improves blood circulation, stimulates lymph, removes excess fluid. The use of microcurrents is often combined with serums and masks.
As a result, skin becomes refreshed with a blush and a tightened facial oval.
Appointment to the procedure
The lifting procedure allows you to heal and rejuvenate your face at the cellular level.
One of the important differences is the absence of negative consequences.
Results after lifting:
- The regeneration of epidermal cells is enhanced.
- Protein synthesis is restored.
- The activity of the sweat and sebaceous glands increases.
- Pores and blackheads are reduced.
- The epidermis is toned.
- Microcurrents for the face align the oval of the face.
- Dark circles of the lower eyelids are reduced.
- With microcurrents, wrinkles are prevented.
Contraindications
Before deciding to apply microcurrent therapy, it is necessary to take into account a number of contraindications, which include:
- Pregnancy.
- Oncological diseases.
- Inflammatory diseases of the skin.
- Violation of the heart.
- The presence of a pacemaker in the body.
- Varicose veins, thrombophlebitis.
- Nervous diseases, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy.
- The presence of metal structures in the body.
- Metal crowns on the teeth.
Efficiency, reviews of cosmetologists
Doctor of the highest category, cosmetologist-dermatologist, DoctorPlastic clinic, Karpova Larisa Sergeevna:
“Microcurrents are effective therapy. We use them as rehabilitation, after the operation as lymphatic drainage to remove swelling, as this procedure gives great results. Many clients, having collected information from the Internet, expect unattainable results from us during one session, not knowing that they need to undergo a whole course of physiotherapy. "
Plastic surgeon of the clinic "Klinik-Elast", Kot Mikhail Viktorovich:
“Microcurrent stimulation helps to synthesize collagen and elastin, eliminating excess fluid in the skin. I see in my patients that this procedure is essentially the most effective of all cosmetic products for facial rejuvenation, of course, except for plastics. "
How many sessions do you need to see the effect
The doctor first identifies the problem, and then prescribes treatment. The result is often noticeable immediately after stimulation... The microcurrent device has a wide selection of different operating modes. This allows the penetration depth of the current to be realized.
How often can you do
1 course of microcurrent procedure is designed for 8-12 times. They are repeated every 3 days. The effectiveness of the result must be periodically consolidated every few months.
Facial procedure cost
The cost depends on the following reasons:
- the high cost of the apparatus used;
- the prestige of the clinic;
- parts of the face where correction is needed;
- on the method and mode of processing by microcurrents.
If you only need to adjust the eyelids, then the pricing policy can be halved.
The cost of 1 session in Moscow ranges between 450 - 3000 rubles. When paying for 8-12 procedures, clinics make a 20-30% discount.
Microcurrents for the face: result, before and after
Analyzing photographs before and after microcurrent therapy, as well as patient reviews available on the Internet, the effectiveness of microcurrent exposure becomes obvious.
The processes of renewal of epidermal cells are improved, blood circulation and lymph movement are enhanced. The activation of cells allows them to increase their division, which promotes the process of skin regeneration.
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I decided to undergo microcurrent therapy for prevention, although I still look young. This procedure was new to me. As a result, the face seemed to be tightened and thinner. Apparently, the slight swelling of the face has gone, although I still did not notice it.
After the procedure, I felt that my face became as if denser. Its color has also changed for the better from an earthy shade to pale pink. The effect of the current course pleased me. The skin is healthier, fresher, wrinkles have decreased.
I did lymphatic drainage to remove botox from the chin and nasolabial area. The beautician said that the sessions would not be particularly effective, but after the procedure she immediately saw the changes.
There were red acne, I decided to try microcurrents to get rid of them. The complexion has changed for the better, but the acne has not gone away.
This procedure is a godsend for me! I decided to replace them with all other ways to return youth. The effect was remarkable. Recently I bought the device myself to start the session at home.