The appearance of facial wrinkles always becomes an unpleasant surprise for a woman.The situation gets worse when, due to loss of elasticity, the skin of the face becomes flabby and loses its healthy shade.In such cases, women in a panic begin to look for ways to regain their former attractiveness.
But such a phenomenon should not become a reason for panic, because today cosmetology offers many options for eliminating wrinkles.Facial rejuvenation with microcurrents (microlifting), especially low-frequency ones, has become very popular all over the world.Its popularity continues to grow due to its high efficiency, painlessness and safety of manipulation.
Microcurrent facial therapy is a comfortable and delicate hardware technique for facial rejuvenation, which is very popular among both women and men.
What is the essence of microcurrent therapy?
The body is designed in such a way that its vital activity is supported by constantly occurring electrochemical reactions.The human body, consisting of cells, is covered with a polarized cell membrane (cytoplasm).In a healthy state, its outer side carries a negative charge, and its inner side carries a positive charge.Thus, living cells come into contact with the environment through electrical signals.
With age, the skin becomes damaged.Failures in the functioning of the body lead to a slowdown in metabolic processes and gradual cell death.Exposure to microcurrents restores skin polarization and triggers the following processes:
- An electrical charge begins to be recorded in the thinnest cell membranes.
- In the dermal layer, ATP synthesis increases by 50%, and the movement of amino acids by 40%.
- By increasing blood flow in the cells, the supply of nutrients and oxygen is improved.
- The synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins is triggered, resulting in active skin regeneration.
- The tone of the facial muscle membrane improves and at the same time its permeability decreases.Against this background, lymphatic outflow is normalized, cells reject toxins.It has been noticed that a significant effect of the procedure is manifested specifically on aging skin.
Important!Since the alternating current values are small, the procedure cannot provoke addiction.As a result, each repeated session is accepted by the human body as a beneficial effect in all respects.A sufficient effect is achieved fromcourse of procedures!
Microcurrent therapy: existing types of manipulation
Cosmetic clinics and salons offer different types of procedures based on microcurrent therapy.Patients are offered any options.Let's look at the most popular ones:
- Lymphatic drainage.In this case, under the influence of microcurrents, muscle tissue begins to release excess fluid.Starting from the age of 24, 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 waste in tissues and subsequent cell death.Lymphatic drainage copes well with this problem, eliminating puffiness in the eye area and removing dark circles.
- Reprogramming of facial wrinkles.The main goal of this procedure is aimed at increasing muscle tone and normalizing cell nutrition.Many patients resort to microcurrent therapy as an alternative to Botox, since under the influence of microcurrents complete muscle relaxation occurs.
Lifting the face and neck area.This procedure gives tone to facial tissues, reduces sagging, and smoothes out fine wrinkles.It should be emphasized that face lifting can only be carried out with special equipment designed for this purpose.Conventional equipment, due to its high activity, can, on the contrary, aggravate the problem with facial wrinkles and even lead to the development of neuritis.
Attention!When performing microcurrent therapy, electrodes should not be placed in the area of the heart, eyeballs and blood vessels in the neck.
- Ionic mesotherapy.It is one of the most effective procedures performed in conjunction with microlifting.After just a few sessions, the pores are cleared, scars disappear, and swelling goes away.
Combining microcurrents with mesotherapy gives the best results.In this case, no damage to the epidermis is observed.
The experience of cosmetologists performing facial rejuvenation with microcurrents confirms that good results are achieved thanks to:
- active stimulation of epidermis hydration and metabolism;
- normalization of the sweat and sebaceous glands;
- narrowing the pores of the epidermis;
- strengthening the immunity of the epidermis and eliminating inflammation.
Microcurrent therapy today is in increasing demand due to its painlessness, safety and lack of recovery period.After the session, the patient can immediately go home and go about their business.
The described technique allows you to remove puffiness, increase the elasticity of facial muscles and give the face a pleasant, healthy shade.
Important!Microcurrents are a course procedure.The effect of this rejuvenation technique can be observed for 3 months or more.
Microcurrent therapy: characteristics
Considering this concept, it should be noted that it covers many diverse procedures using low-frequency electrical pulses with a current of a certain strength (within 600-1000 µA).
Today, the cosmetology market offers different models of devices for conducting rejuvenating microcurrent therapy.They differ from each other in the design of the electrodes and characteristics.
Devices are classified according to:
- Electrodam.This classification implies the division of devices into devices with conical and spherical metal electrodes.
- According to current indicators.Devices are divided into devices that produce monopolar and bipolar currents.The use of bipolar currents does not involve the use of medications.This achieves a lymphatic drainage and myostimulating effect.It especially manifests itself on the muscles.
In cases where the skin is treated with a monopolar current, medications are used in small doses.
Indications for microlifting
When choosing a technique for facial rejuvenation, you need to find out in what cases it is prescribed.Microcurrent therapy has its own specific indications.It is prescribed in cases where:
- the skin has lost its elasticity and become flabby;
- rosacea and numerous acne are observed;
- atopic dermatitis or dermatosis is recorded;
- the complexion became earthy and pigmentation appeared;
- there is severe swelling;
- facial wrinkles have formed;
- skin aging is observed;
- there is a very dry epidermis;
- increased muscle tone is recorded;
- frequent damage to skin vessels is observed.
It should also be noted that among the hardware techniques, it is microcurrent therapy that doctors use before plastic correction and after it is performed during the rehabilitation period.
Cosmetologists often resort to microcurrents when skin restoration is required after laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion and various peels.
How does the procedure usually work?
The procedure, which involves exposure of the facial skin to microcurrents, is performed in seven stages:
- Preparatory stage.At this stage, the client’s facial skin is prepared for the effects of impulses.Preparation involves superficial peeling of the epidermis.Thanks to this, when exposed to microcurrents on the face, the effect of the procedure will be well expressed.
- Cleansing facial skin from makeup residues.This means cleaning the pores from dirt using special cosmetic products.
Applying a special contact gel to the entire face area.This product has a special conductive composition.It contains numerous useful active ingredients (if the patient has acne, a special conductive anti-acne gel will be used; if there are wrinkles, the specialist will use a special anti-wrinkle gel).
Oily compounds in this case are not taken by a specialist, because they poorly conduct electric current.Since the gel dries out during the session, unpleasant sensations are possible.To avoid them, the specialist will periodically moisten the electrodes during the procedure.
Impact on the skin with electrodes.Metal electrodes, cotton swabs soaked in a liquid composition, or even conductive gloves can be used as electrodes.
.Often used“labile” technique, which involves moving electrodes across the skin during the procedure.
Can sometimes be used"stable" techniquewhen the electrodes are fixed on the epidermis.
In the case of microcurrent therapy using the “labile” technique, the electrodes are passed along the lymph outflow lines.The movement of the electrodes always begins from the neck area in order to facilitate the free flow of lymph from the face.
- Microcurrent lifting.In this case, the electrodes are moved across the face, either bringing them closer to each other or moving them away.
- Impact on facial muscles.After this, the lymphatic drainage lines are re-stimulated using electrodes.
- Wiping contact gel from the affected area with microcurrents.Typically, the procedure for applying microcurrents to the skin of the epidermis lasts 40 minutes.In difficult cases it may take 1 hour.
How many treatments may be needed?
It is difficult to accurately answer the question of how many procedures are needed to obtain the desired effect.Why?Since everything depends on the age of the fair sex:
- The young skin of a girl under 30 years old can be rejuvenated in 1-2 preventive sessions.
- For women who are over 30 years old but under 40 years old, 8-10 sessions with a 5-6 week interval between them will be enough.
- Women over 50 years of age may require 10-15 procedures.The break between sessions in this case should be 1-2 days.
The microcurrent therapy procedure is very popular among men, because...with a course of treatment it gives excellent results, while it is painless and does not require a recovery period!
Side effects that may occur
The non-invasive procedure described above for influencing the facial epidermis with microcurrents is usually easily tolerated, but side effects may also occur.Their list is small.This:
- allergies to medications used in electrophoresis;
- a feeling of slight tingling and pinching during manipulation;
- metallic taste in the mouth;
- the appearance of bright flashes in the eyes when exposed to microcurrents on the eyelids (such flashes are harmless, as they do not cause any harm to the organs of vision).
Contraindications
Microlifting, like many other salon rejuvenation methods, may involve a number of contraindications.Anyone who wants to undergo this anti-aging procedure should know them.
The list of general contraindications looks like this:
- intolerance to the components used during manipulation;
- the presence of malignant tumors;
- presence of an implanted pacemaker;
- the presence of pins, implants, prostheses in the body;
- heart diseases, including arrhythmias;
- pregnancy and the period of feeding the baby with breast milk;
- minor age;
- the fact of the presence of gold or platinum threads implanted under the skin;
- epileptic seizures;
- mental disorders.
In addition to general ones, there are also local contraindications.This:
- thrombophlebitis;
- benign neoplasms;
- violation of the integrity of metal prostheses in the area of influence;
- wounds on the area that will be rejuvenated.
Microcurrents at home - how possible is this?
Microlifting is usually performed only by a cosmetologist.But relatively recently, ladies have the opportunity to carry out microlifting at home.It should be said in advance that the effect of such manipulation at home will be much lower.But since women are increasingly choosing this procedure due to its affordable price, it makes sense to discuss it.
If you have a special device at hand, the stages of performing microlifting at home will be similar to the stages of salon manipulation (first, a thorough makeup remover is carried out, then contact gel is applied to the area and the procedure begins).
Important!In order for the effect of such an effect to be observed at least a little, the procedures should be done twice as often as they would be carried out in a clinic or salon.
Due to the fact that the impact of microcurrents at home is very weak, in this case adverse reactions very rarely occur.
Interesting facts about microlifting
The current strength during salon microlifting is always controlled by a doctor.At first, the specialist sets the minimum level, then the strength of the current increases.
Sometimes, during exposure to current, any muscle (most often the muscle of the arm or leg) can voluntarily contract.You should not be afraid of such a reaction, since this is the body’s response to the influence of current.
Microlifting can be combined and can be carried out 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 done after 3-7 days;
- After a facial massage, microcurrents can be applied to the skin for 5-10 days;
- After mesotherapy, microlifting can be done on the 2nd day.
Before applying microcurrents to the skin, it is recommended to perform a light chemical peeling.It will allow you to achieve a more pronounced effect.
What to give preference: microcurrent therapy or RF lifting?
RF lifting refers to a radio wave method that allows you to form a facial frame from collagen and elastin.Microcurrents work differently.They stimulate the production of collagen and elastin by introducing special substances into the subcutaneous layer without injection.
RF lifting allows you to achieve a quick effect, as after the procedure old collagen fibers are strengthened.The tightening effect of RF lifting increases with each procedure.A total of 10 procedures may be needed per course.But the peculiarity of RF lifting is that such manipulations can be recommended for ladies after 35-40 years, while microcurrents can be recommended even for very young girls (if indicated).