The appearance of wrinkles on the face is always an unpleasant surprise for a woman.The situation worsens when, due to loss of elasticity, the skin on the face becomes sagging and loses its healthy tone.In such cases, women, in a panic, begin to look for ways to regain their former attractiveness.
But such a phenomenon should not be a cause for panic, because today cosmetology offers many options for eliminating wrinkles.Facial rejuvenation with microcurrents (microlifting), especially low frequency ones, has become very popular around the world.Its popularity continues to grow due to its high effectiveness, painlessness and safe handling.
Microcurrent facial therapy is a comfortable and gentle hardware technique for facial rejuvenation, 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, made up of cells, is covered by 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 cause 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 register on 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 delivery of nutrients and oxygen is improved.
- The synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins is activated, resulting in active skin regeneration.
- The tone of the facial muscle membrane improves and at the same time its permeability decreases.In this context, lymph flow is normalized and cells reject toxins.It has been noted that a significant effect of the procedure is manifested specifically in aging skin.
Important!Since the values of alternating current are small, the procedure cannot cause addiction.As a result, the human body accepts each repeated session as an all-round beneficial effect.A sufficient effect is achievedprocedures course!
Microcurrent therapy: existing types of manipulation.
Cosmetic clinics and salons offer different types of procedures based on microcurrent therapy.Patients are offered any option.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.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 solves this problem well, eliminating puffiness in the eye area and eliminating dark circles.
- Reprogramming facial wrinkles.The main goal of this procedure is to increase muscle tone and normalize cellular nutrition.Many patients turn 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 tones facial tissues, reduces sagging and smoothes fine wrinkles.It should be noted that face lifting can only be performed with special equipment designed for this purpose.Conventional equipment, due to its high activity, can, on the contrary, aggravate the problem of facial wrinkles and even provoke the development of neuritis.
Attention!When performing microcurrent therapy, the electrodes should not be placed in the area of the heart, eyeballs and blood vessels of the neck.
- ionic mesotherapy.It is one of the most effective procedures performed along with microlifting.After a few sessions, the pores are cleaned, the scars disappear and the swelling disappears.
Combining microcurrents with mesotherapy gives the best results.In this case, no damage to the epidermis is observed.
The experience of cosmetologists who perform facial rejuvenation with microcurrents confirms that good results are achieved thanks to:
- active stimulation of hydration and metabolism of the epidermis;
- normalization of sweat and sebaceous glands;
- narrowing the pores of the epidermis;
- Strengthen the immunity of the epidermis and eliminate 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 his business.
The described technique allows you to eliminate swelling, increase the elasticity of the facial muscles and give the face a pleasant and healthy tone.
Important!Microcurrents are a course procedure.The effect of this rejuvenation technique can be observed for 3 months or more.
Microcurrent therapy: features.
Taking into account this concept, it should be noted that it covers many diverse procedures that use low-frequency electrical impulses with a current of a certain intensity (within 600-1000 µA).
Today, the cosmetology market offers different models of devices for performing rejuvenating therapy with microcurrents.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.The devices are divided into devices that produce monopolar and bipolar currents.The use of bipolar currents does not imply the use of medications.This achieves a lymphatic drainage and myostimulant effect.It manifests itself especially in the muscles.
In cases where the skin is treated with monopolar current, medications are used in small doses.
Microlifting indications.
When choosing a facial rejuvenation technique, 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 becomes sagging;
- 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;
- an increase in muscle tone is recorded;
- Frequent damage to skin vessels is observed.
It should also be noted that among the hardware techniques, there is microcurrent therapy that doctors use before plastic correction and after its performance during the rehabilitation period.
Cosmetologists often turn to microcurrents when skin restoration is required after laser rejuvenation, microdermabrasion and various peels.
How does the procedure usually work?
The procedure, which involves exposing facial skin to microcurrents, is performed in seven stages:
- Preparatory stage.At this stage, the skin of the client's face is prepared for the effects of the impulses.The preparation involves a superficial exfoliation of the epidermis.Thanks to this, when exposed to microcurrents on the face, the effect of the procedure will be well expressed.
- Clean facial skin of makeup residue..This means cleaning the pores from dirt with special cosmetic products.
Apply 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).
In this case, oily compounds are not accepted by a specialist because they conduct electrical current poorly.Since the gel dries 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.
Sometimes you can use"stable" techniquewhen the electrodes are fixed to 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 starts from the neck area to facilitate the free flow of lymph from the face.
- Microcurrent Lifting.In this case, the electrodes move across the face, either towards or away from them.
- Impact on facial muscles..After this, the lymphatic drainage lines are restimulated using electrodes.
- Clean the 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 necessary?
It is difficult to accurately answer the question of how many procedures are needed to obtain the desired effect.Because?Since it all 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 over 30 years old but under 40, 8-10 sessions with an interval of 5-6 weeks between them will be sufficient.
- Women over 50 may require 10 to 15 procedures.The break between sessions in this case should be 1 to 2 days.
The microcurrent therapy procedure is very popular among men because... with one course of treatment it gives excellent results, plus it is painless and does not require a recovery period!
Side effects that may occur
The non-invasive procedure described above to influence the facial epidermis with microcurrents is usually easily tolerated, but side effects may also occur.Your list is small.These are:
- allergies to medications used in electrophoresis;
- slight tingling and pinching sensation during manipulation;
- metallic taste in the mouth;
- the appearance of bright flashes in the eyes when exposed to microcurrents in the eyelids (such flashes are harmless, since they do not cause any damage to the organs of vision).
Contraindications
Microlifting, like many other salon rejuvenation methods, may entail a number of contraindications.Anyone who wants to undergo this anti-aging procedure should know about 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 period of feeding the baby with breast milk;
- younger 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.These are:
- thrombophlebitis;
- benign neoplasms;
- violation of the integrity of metal prostheses in the area of influence;
- wounds in the area to be rejuvenated.
Microcurrents at home: how possible is this?
Microlifting is usually performed only by a cosmetologist.But relatively recently, women have had the opportunity to do microlifting at home.It should be said in advance that the effect of such manipulation at home will be much less.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 manipulation in the salon (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 must be carried out twice as often as in a clinic or salon.
Because the effect of microcurrents at home is very weak, adverse reactions rarely occur in this case.
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 increases the strength of the current.
Sometimes, during exposure to current, any muscle (most often the arm or leg muscle) may contract voluntarily.You should not be afraid of such a reaction, since it is the body's response to the influence of the current.
Microlifting can be combined and performed after 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 performed after 3-7 days;
- After a facial massage, microcurrents can be applied to the skin for 5 to 10 days;
- After mesotherapy, microlifting can be performed on the second day.
Before applying microcurrents to the skin, it is recommended to perform a light chemical peel.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 framework from collagen and elastin.Microcurrents work differently.They stimulate the production of collagen and elastin by introducing special substances into the subcutaneous layer without the need for injection.
Radiofrequency lifting allows you to achieve a quick effect, since 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 women after 35-40 years, while microcurrents can be recommended even for very young girls (if indicated).