The search for an alternative to plastic surgery forces the fair sex to turn to more gentle, but no less effective methods of fighting for facial beauty. One of these methods is microcurrent therapy. Consider its principles, the procedure and the main advantages, as well as figure out whether it is possible to carry out such procedures at home.
Microcurrent face therapy - procedure description
The device for microcurrent therapy is a device for physiotherapy. The essence of the procedure is that a pulsed current of low voltage acts on the skin of the face, as well as on the deep layers of the epidermis and muscle fibers. Due to this effect, lymph outflow improves, intercellular metabolism normalizes, skin turgor increases, and complexion improves.
Microcurrent therapy devices are used by those who are trying to get rid of scars that remain on the face after surgical operations, as well as after unsuccessful removal of acne and other local inflammatory processes.
The anti-aging effect is due to the fact that under the influence of current in the skin, the production of natural collagen and elastin protein is activated.
Due to the normalization of lymph outflow, the skin is cleaned of toxic compounds, and this positively affects the overall appearance and complexion.
Indications for the procedure
Treatment with electric current was introduced to minimize the effects of serious injuries and operations. That is why procedures using the apparatus for microcurrent therapy are indicated for those who have scars and scars on their faces after surgical interventions.
Microcurrents are effective in smoothing scar tissue, giving muscles elasticity and improving oxygen supply to cells.
This procedure will also be useful for those who have pronounced age-related skin changes:
- pigmentation;
- deep wrinkles;
- sagging skin, sagging oval face;
- violation of the lymphatic and circulatory outflow.
Young patients who turn to cosmetologists for rosacea, acne, and skin rashes can also receive recommendations on the course of procedures using the apparatus for microcurrent facial therapy.
Microcurrents are also used in the recovery process after plastic surgery. In this case, their effect is due to an improvement in blood microcirculation in the tissues of the face, which contributes to the healing and removal of edema.
Impulse currents help get rid of dehydration of the skin, help dry, prone to peeling skin to restore hydrobalance.
In which cases is it better to refuse microcurrents?
Unconditional contraindications to the procedure are pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding. In addition, given the specifics of the procedure, it cannot be done to people with pacemakers and metal implants in bone tissue.
People with severe cardiac arrhythmias, epilepsy and oncological diseases should refrain from the procedure of electric current stimulation.
On the patient's face should not be violations of the skin - cuts, boils, burns and other inflammations.
Carrying out the procedure in the salon
The procedure begins with cleansing the skin. Next, the beautician selects a program. This is done taking into account the general condition of the skin and the individual characteristics of each patient.
A special gel is applied to the skin. Most often, two metal rollers drive across the patient's face. Reviews of women who underwent a course of microcurrent therapy of the face agree that during the session there is a slight tingling sensation, when in contact with the rollers, heat may be felt.
After a session in most salons, nourishing serum is applied to the skin. The skin treated with microcurrents absorbs the beneficial ingredients that saturate the deep layers of the epidermis.
Impulse Current Effect
Women who have tried on themselves a professional apparatus for microcurrent face therapy, unequivocally note the elimination of edema, lightening dark circles under the eyes, lifting the face contour and improving the overall skin tone.
The undoubted advantage of using pulsed currents is that, unlike beauty injections and surgical interventions, the process of skin restoration after the procedure is quick and painless.
The apparatus for microcurrent therapy of the face delicately affects the subcutaneous layers of cells and muscles, so immediately after the procedure, the woman may well go on her usual business.
The frequency of sessions depends on the age and individual characteristics of the skin. For example, girls under the age of 35 with implicit wrinkles can have one session per week for two months. The course is repeated twice a year, while the effect of the therapy is maintained for a long time.
For women older than 35 years, the course can be from eight to twelve procedures, and their frequency is 2 times a week.
Features of conducting therapy at home
Home devices for microcurrent therapy give no less effect than salon procedures. The main thing to remember is contraindications to the use of devices. To abstain from the procedure should be in case of respiratory diseases, fever and deterioration of overall well-being. In case of severe burning or tingling, the procedure should be stopped immediately.
The most popular device for microcurrent therapy at home is the Darsonval Gezatone. The device runs on batteries, it’s convenient to use, it does not require special skills.
Before the procedure, you need to remove metal earrings, piercings and other accessories. Caution should be taken when carrying out such procedures for people with metal crowns on their teeth.
An important point ensuring the success of the procedure is the application of a gel or cream to the skin, which will conduct an electric current into the skin. Further along the wet face you need to drive the device along the massage lines. A session should not last longer than twenty minutes. After the procedure, you should wash your face and apply caring serum or a nourishing cream to it.
Reviews of women practicing home microcurrent therapy, in the vast majority speak of an improvement in skin condition and turgor, a pronounced anti-aging effect and narrowing of enlarged pores.