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 limp and loses its healthy tone. In such cases, panicked women begin to look for ways to regain their former attractiveness.
But this phenomenon should not be a cause for panic, because cosmetology today offers many options for removing wrinkles. Facial rejuvenation with micro-currents (microlifting), especially low frequency ones, has become very popular around the world. Its popularity continues to grow due to its high efficiency, painlessness and safe handling.
Microcurrent facial therapy is a comfortable and delicate material technique for facial rejuvenation, which is very popular among 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, made up of cells, is covered with a polarized cell membrane (cytoplasm). In a healthy state, its outer face carries a negative charge and the inner face is positive. Thus, living cells come into contact with their environment through electrical signals.
Skin is damaged with age. Malfunctions in the body lead to slowing of metabolic processes and progressive cell death. Exposure to microcurrents restores skin polarization and initiates the following processes:
- An electric charge begins to bind in the thinnest cell membranes.
- In the dermal layer, ATP synthesis increases by 50% and amino acid movement increases by 40%.
- Due to the increased blood flow in the cells, the supply of nutrients and oxygen is improved.
- The synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins is initiated, resulting in active skin regeneration.
- The tone of the facial muscle membrane improves and at the same time its permeability decreases. In this context, the lymphatic flow is normalized, the cells reject toxins. It was noticed that the significant effect of the procedure manifests itself precisely on skin aging.
Important!Since the AC values are small, the procedure cannot be dependency. As a result, each repeated session is accepted by the human body as a beneficial effect in all respects. Sufficient effect is obtained through the course of theprocedures!
Microcurrent therapy: existing types of manipulation
Cosmetic clinics and salons offer different types of procedures based on microcurrent therapy. All options are available to patients. Consider the most popular:
- Lymphatic drainage. In this case, under the influence of microcurrents, muscle tissue begins to be released from excess fluid. 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 toxins in the tissues and subsequent cell death. Lymphatic drainage works well with this problem, removing puffiness around the eyes and removing dark circles.
- Reprogramming of facial wrinkles. The main purpose of this procedure is to increase muscle tone and normalize cellular nutrition. Many patients resort to microcurrent therapy as an alternative to Botox because the muscles are completely relaxed under the influence of microcurrent.
Face and neck lift. This procedure gives tone to the tissues of the face, reduces laxity, smoothes fine wrinkles. It should be emphasized that a facelift can only be performed with special equipment designed for this purpose. Ordinary equipment, due to its high activity, on the contrary, can aggravate the problem of facial wrinkles and even lead to the development of neuritis.
Warning! When using microcurrent therapy, the electrodes should not be placed in the area of the heart, eyeballs and vessels of the neck.
- Ionic mesotherapy. It is among the most effective procedures performed in conjunction with microlifting. After several sessions, the pores are cleared, the scars disappear, the bags disappear.
The combination of microcurrents and mesotherapy gives the best results. In this case, there is no damage to the epidermis.
The experience of cosmetologists performing facial rejuvenation with microcurrents confirms that good results are obtained 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 more and more in demand today due to its indolence, safety and the lack of a period of rehabilitation. After the session, the patient can immediately go home and go about their business.
The described technique allows you to eliminate puffiness, increase the elasticity of 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
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 (between 600 and 1000 μA).
Today, the cosmetology market offers various models of devices to rejuvenate microcurrent therapy. They differ from each other in the device of the electrodes and characteristics.
Devices are sorted by:
- Electrodes. This classification involves the division of devices into devices with conical and spherical 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 obtained. This is particularly evident on the muscles.
In cases where the skin is treated with monopolar current, drugs are used in small doses.
Indications for microlifting
When choosing a technique for facial rejuvenation, it is necessary to know 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 soft;
- rosacea and many acne are observed;
- has atopic dermatitis or skin disease;
- the tone of the face became earthy, pigmentation appeared;
- has severe swelling;
- mimic wrinkles have formed;
- skin aging is observed;
- there is a very dry epidermis;
- increased muscle tone;
- there is frequent damage to the skin vessels.
It should also be noted that among the material techniques, it is microcurrent therapy that doctors use before plastic correction and after its implementation during the rehabilitation period.
Cosmetologists often resort to exposure to microcurrent when it is necessary to restore the skin after laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion and various peels.
How is the procedure generally carried out?
A procedure involving exposure of the skin of the face to microcurrents is carried out in seven steps:
- Preparatory phase. At this point, the client's face is prepared for impulses. The preparation involves a superficial peel of the epidermis. For this reason, when exposed to micro-currents on the face, the effect of the procedure will be well pronounced.
- Cleanse facial skin from makeup residue. It means cleaning the pores from dirt with the help of special cosmetics.
Application of a special contact gel all over the face. This agent has a special conductive composition. It contains many 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 compositions in this case are not taken by a specialist, since they weakly conduct electric current. As 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 the skin with electrodes. Metal electrodes, cotton swabs soaked in a liquid composition, or conductive gloves
can be used as electrodes.The"labile" techniqueis often used, which involves moving the electrodes over the skin during the procedure.
Sometimes a"stable"technique can 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 lymphatic flow lines. Always start moving the electrodes around the neck to facilitate the free flow of facial lymph.
- Micro-current lifting. In this case, the electrodes move along the face, then bring them closer together, then pull them away.
- Effects on facial muscles. Then the lymphatic flow line is re-stimulated with electrodes.
- Contact gel rubbing the area of exposure to microcurrentsAs a rule, the procedure of exposing the skin of the epidermis with microcurrent lasts 40 minutes. In difficult cases, it may take 1 hour.
How many treatments might you need?
The question of how many procedures are needed to achieve the desired effect is difficult to answer precisely. Why? Since everything depends on the age of the fair sex:
- The young skin of a girl under 30 can be rejuvenated in 1 to 2 preventive sessions.
- For women over 30, but under 40, 8-10 sessions with an interval of 5-6 weeks will be sufficient.
- Women over 50 may need 10 to 15 procedures. The break between sessions in this case should be equal to 1-2 days.
The procedure of microcurrent therapy is very popular among men, because during the action it gives an excellent result, while it is painless and does not require a period ofrecovery!
Side effects you may experience
The non-invasive procedure described above for exposure to the facial epidermis with microcurrents is usually easily tolerated, but side effects can also occur. Their list is small. This:
- allergy to drugs used for electrophoresis;
- slight tingling and stinging when handling;
- metallic taste in the mouth;
- the appearance of light flashes in the eyes when microcurrents are applied to the eyelids (these flashes are harmless, since they do not cause damage to the organs of vision).
Contraindications
Microlifting, like many other salon rejuvenation methods, can involve a number of contraindications. Anyone who wants to undergo this anti-aging procedure should know about them.
The list of common contraindications looks like this:
- intolerance to components used during handling;
- 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 breastfeeding period;
- minor age;
- the fact of the presence of gold or platinum wires implanted under the skin;
- epileptic seizures;
- mental disorders.
Besides generalities, there are also local contraindications. This:
thrombophlebitis- ;
- benign neoplasms;
- violation of the integrity of metal prostheses in the affected area;
- wounds on the area to be rejuvenated.
Microcurrents in the home - how possible is this?
Microlifting is usually only performed by a beautician. But relatively recently, women have the opportunity to perform micro-facelifts at home. It should be said in advance that the effect of such manipulation at home will be much weaker. But as women, given the democratic price, increasingly choose this procedure, it makes sense to discuss it.
If you have a special device at hand, the steps for performing microlifting at home will be similar to the steps for handling in the salon (first, complete makeup removal is performed, then contact gel is appliedon the zone and the procedure begins).
Important!In order for the effect of such an effect to be observed even a little, the procedures should be carried out twice as often as they would be in a clinic or salon.
Due to the fact that the effect of microcurrents in the house is very small, in this case adverse reactions occur very rarely.
Interesting facts about microlifting
The current strength during salon microlifting is always monitored by the physician. First, the specialist sets the minimum level, then the strength of the current increases.
Sometimes any muscle (most often an arm or leg muscle) can contract voluntarily upon exposure to a current. You should not be afraid of such a reaction, because it is the body's response to the effect of the current force.
Microlifting can be combined and allowed after a number of other cosmetic procedures. But in this case, the important point will be the interval between the manipulations:
- after non-invasive biorevitalization of the dermis, microlifting can be performed in 3-7 days;
- after facial massage with microcurrent, you can affect the skin for 5-10 days;
- After mesotherapy, microlifting can be done for 2 days.
Before any exposure to micro-currents on the skin, it is recommended to perform a light chemical peel. This will allow you to achieve a more pronounced effect.
What to favor: microcurrent therapy or RF facelift?
RF-lifting is understood to be a radio wave method that allows you to form a facial skeleton 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, because after the procedure, the old collagen fibers are strengthened. The lifting effect of RF lifting increases with each procedure. A total of 10 procedures may be required per course. But the peculiarity of RF-lifting is that such manipulations can be recommended for women after 35-40 years, while microcurrent can be recommended even for very young girls (if indicated).