Microcurrent skin therapy is a therapeutic physiotherapeutic cosmetic procedure, the essence of which is the effect of electrical impulses on all layers of soft tissue. Weak pulse currents stimulate regeneration and metabolic processes at the cellular level, improve microcirculation, increase local immunity, and promote renewal and rejuvenation of the skin. After a course of therapy, it is possible to get rid of many age-related and dermatological defects and restore the face to a healthy, radiant, attractive appearance.
At the International Hemostasis Clinic, each patient can evaluate the effect of the microcurrent therapy procedure after the first session. Our cosmetologists will individually draw up a therapeutic plan taking into account the individual needs of the skin and the desired effect. All manipulations are carried out using modern high-tech equipment, which guarantees high results and no side effects.
What is microcurrent therapy
Microcurrent facial therapy is prescribed to patients with dry, aging, aging skin. The procedure will help in the shortest possible time to get rid of wrinkles, acne, pigment and stagnant spots, as well as other age-related defects that cause aesthetic discomfort.
The essence of the technique is the therapeutic effect of electric current on all layers of soft tissue. The procedure is carried out using special equipment. Generating currents of ultra-low amplitude and low frequency. The soft, delicate effect of microcurrents at the intracellular level helps to accelerate blood and lymph microcirculation, as well as activate metabolic and regenerative processes. The results of such a beneficial effect are undeniable:
- regeneration and restoration of soft tissues at the cellular level;
- improving muscle tone and relaxing tense muscles;
- activation of metabolic processes;
- improvement of lymph outflow;
- pronounced lifting effect;
- deep nutrition and hydration of the dermis;
- correction of unevenness, sagging;
- normalization of the activity of the sebaceous glands;
- narrowing the porosity of the skin;
- stimulation of local immunity;
- strengthening the walls of blood vessels, increasing elasticity and conductivity;
- normalization of melanocyte production;
- even out skin tone.
Indications for microcurrent therapy
Microcurrent therapy is carried out according to medical indications, so you first need to make an appointment with a cosmetologist who will conduct an initial examination and evaluate how advisable it is to resort to this procedure.
Indications for microcurrent facial therapy are:
- dryness, sagging, decreased skin tightness and elasticity;
- the appearance of extensive acne;
- rosacea;
- progression of dermatosis, atopic dermatitis;
- mimic and pronounced age wrinkles;
- unhealthy, dull complexion;
- pigment and stagnant spots;
- muscle hypertonicity;
- damage to skin blood vessels;
- puffiness, bags and dark circles under the eyes;
- change in microrelief;
- drooping oval face;
- pronounced signs of photoaging.
It is recommended for patients over the age of 25 to resort to a rejuvenating procedure using microcurrents. It is during this period that the first, barely noticeable signs of age-related changes appear, which can be prevented by enrolling in a course of therapy consisting of 6 to 8 sessions.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that microcurrent therapy is considered a safe, painless treatment procedure, it still has its contraindications, which, if ignored, can lead to serious consequences. To exclude or confirm contraindications, the doctor gives a referral for laboratory and instrumental diagnostic examination, which will help identify hidden pathologies for which it is prohibited to resort to the technique.
Physiotherapeutic treatment with microcurrents is not prescribed to patients with the following diseases:
- neoplasms of malignant and benign nature;
- acute infectious and inflammatory processes;
- diseases of the central nervous system;
- chronic cardiovascular pathologies;
- acute cardiac, renal failure;
- diseases of the hematopoietic system;
- varicose veins, thrombophlebitis;
- history of stroke, heart attack;
- severe mental disorders;
- endocrine, hormonal disorders.
The technique is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding clients, clients with a pacemaker and other metal implants, including piercings installed in the area of intended impact.
How many treatments are required for maximum effect? How long does the result last?
The course of microcurrents for the face, décolleté, and other areas of the body is individual. The specialist must determine your skin type, problems, general condition, and after 1–2 procedures it will become clear how your skin responds to microcurrents.
However, you will see the result after 1 procedure!
That’s why some visitors to our center come for microcurrents before an important date or other important event: the procedure not only transforms the face, but gives many pleasant sensations that improve their mood and help them relax.
Each time the transformation effect intensifies. Moreover, it increases after the course, as if you visit a beauty salon every day.
On average, for a lasting anti-aging effect, 5–6 procedures are required once every six months. Depending on desire, condition and indications, the course can be repeated more often or less often - everything is decided in communication with the doctor.
How is the procedure performed?
Microcurrent therapy with microcurrents should be carried out in specialized beauty salons that have permission to provide this type of service. The cosmetologist performing the manipulations is obliged to provide the client with a certificate confirming his qualifications.
Before starting the procedure, make-up is removed and the skin is thoroughly cleaned of impurities. Next, the cosmetologist applies a conductive gel to the face, which enhances the healing effect of electrical impulses.
Therapy can be carried out in two ways:
- Electrodes with galvanic or other tips. Before the session, the cosmetologist, taking into account the individual needs of the client’s skin, selects the optimal strength of the electrode. Then the skin is additionally treated with a special protective substance that prevents irritation. During the therapy, the specialist makes the necessary movements with the electrodes, treating problem areas. The duration of the procedure is 35 – 40 minutes.
- Special gloves to which the electrode is connected. Microcurrent facial therapy with gloves is considered the most effective and useful procedure, providing a pronounced therapeutic and rejuvenating result. Before the manipulations, a warming mask is applied to the client’s face, and on top of it is a special film that enhances the effect of currents. After this, the cosmetologist performs a manual facial massage, wearing special gloves on his hands to which electrodes are connected. The second electrode is placed in the client's hands.
Types of microcurrent therapy
To correct cosmetic and dermatological defects of the facial skin, the following types of microcurrent therapy are used:
- Disincrustation. Prescribed to patients with problematic, oily dermis prone to inflammation and rashes. The procedure helps to cleanse contaminated pores, soften and remove sebaceous plugs, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and destroy pathogenic microflora.
- Lymphatic drainage. The main goal of the technique is to normalize the water and oxygen balance of the skin, improve metabolism, accelerate the elimination of toxins and waste, eliminate swelling on the face, get rid of dark circles and bags under the eyes.
- Reprogramming of facial muscles. The therapy effectively trains the facial muscles, promoting their relaxation or, conversely, tension. After a course of procedures, facial wrinkles disappear completely or become less noticeable, and the oval of the face is tightened.
- Lifting. The technique is aimed at strengthening and toning the skin, providing a pronounced lifting effect, and combating the first signs of age-related changes. After just a few sessions, the microrelief and color are evened out, the double chin and jowls disappear.
- Ionic mesotherapy. The procedure helps to get rid of wrinkles, swelling, bags under the eyes, age spots, congestive spots, and other age-related defects in the shortest possible time. After a course of therapy, regeneration processes are activated, metabolism improves, and local immunity increases.
Types of face lifting devices
There are several types of lifting devices. The device for ultrasonic face lifting generates ultrasound waves that gently stimulate blood flow and improve metabolic processes in tissues. Devices for micromassage create tangible vibrations, allowing you to achieve the same effect using mechanical action.
But the most widely used devices are thermal lifting, or RF lifting. They do not create ultrasonic waves or magnetic radiation, but rather generate short radio waves that penetrate the body to a depth of 40 mm.
The principle of operation of the RF lifting device is the directed impact of waves generated by the device on areas requiring correction. Penetrating deep into the tissues, radio waves heat up the subcutaneous fat, which causes a complex of responses from the body.
Warming up thins the subcutaneous fat layer. This reduces the volume of tissue and prevents sagging.
Blood vessels dilate, blood flow increases. The rate of metabolic processes in the epidermis and dermis increases, which promotes skin renewal.
The structure and quality of collagen fibers change. After the initial thermal effect, they shrink: this is how protein reacts to heat. Thanks to this, the very first procedure significantly tightens the tissue. Subsequently, the thermal effect destroys damaged collagen fibers, forcing the body to produce new structural elements of the skin. Active collagen production begins 21 days after the first RF lifting procedure. The skin becomes denser, more elastic, and the severity of wrinkles is noticeably reduced.
Thanks to the targeted effect, the face lifting device helps to correct the first and already noticeable age-related changes: raise eyebrows, get rid of folds in the nasolabial area, tone the neck, cheeks and chin. The effect lasts for six months.
Devices are distinguished according to the principle of influence. There are three types of devices on the market.
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Monopolar
They generate a stream of radio waves, which is concentrated strictly under the handpiece. The selected area of the skin is heated vigorously: the temperature in the subcutaneous fat layer rises to 50-60 degrees. This is acceptable for correcting imperfections on the body, for example, combating cellulite on the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. But it is unacceptable to use such a device on thin facial skin. In addition, when working with it, the qualifications of a specialist are important: in inexperienced hands, the device can cause serious harm to health.
Fact. The RF lifting procedure performed with a monopolar device may be accompanied by discomfort, a burning sensation, and swelling may occur after the procedure. In modern cosmetology, devices are used in short courses to treat deep fatty deposits on the body.
Bipolar
They generate two streams of radio waves that evenly distribute heat in the subcutaneous fat layer. The degree of heating is controlled, the maximum heating temperature is 40-45 degrees. This allows the devices to be used for RF lifting procedures on the facial skin and thin skin around the eyes.
Fact. Bipolar devices are suitable for home use, but care must be taken when treating the area around the eyes.
Tripolar (multipolar)
A new generation of devices that are considered the best lifting devices. They generate not a constant, but a flux of radio waves that changes every second. Thanks to this, traumatic heating of any area is eliminated, and the temperature effect on the subcutaneous fat tissue is minimal. Discomfort during the procedure is eliminated, while at the same time the speed of working through problem areas is as high as possible.
Fact. The devices are effective and safe, suitable for correcting age-related changes in the face and neck, and can be used at home.
Recommendations for microcurrent treatment
A physiotherapeutic treatment procedure using microcurrents is suitable for patients of any age, however, before resorting to the technique, it is necessary to exclude contraindications.
No special preparation is required before manipulation. Initially, you need to visit a cosmetologist who will identify skin defects, determine what type of microcurrent therapy is appropriate to use in a particular case, and then prescribe the duration of the course.
During the course, it is advisable for the patient to drink at least 1.5 - 2 liters of fluid per day, avoid salty, spicy, fatty foods, and abstain from caffeine-containing and alcoholic beverages. To consolidate the results, 1 - 1.5 months after completing the course, it is advisable to repeat the procedure by attending 1 - 2 sessions.
To achieve the most positive effect, it is necessary to undergo a full course of therapy, the duration of which depends on the patient’s age and the condition of the skin:
- Young girls aged 25 - 30 years. The technique is prescribed to prevent age-related changes. However, the course does not last long and includes up to 5 sessions.
- Women aged 35 – 40 years. To eliminate the first signs of skin aging, it is recommended to take a course consisting of 5 – 6 sessions, which are carried out once a week.
- Ladies aged 45 - 50 years. The course is extended to 8 – 12 sessions, with a break between them of about 3 days.
- Women after 50 years. Here, the duration of therapy is determined by the cosmetologist personally, taking into account the needs of the skin and the desired effect. The interval between sessions is 1 – 2 days.
Benefits of Microcurrent Therapy
The effect of microcurrent therapy can be assessed after the first visit to a cosmetologist. But the advantages of the procedure are not limited to this. Its main advantages:
- painlessness and safety;
- wide range of uses;
- good tolerance;
- almost complete absence of side effects;
- the opportunity to significantly improve and rejuvenate the skin without resorting to plastic surgery;
- complex impact and treatment of all layers of the epidermis.
Another significant advantage is that the technique goes well with a number of other cosmetic procedures aimed at healing and rejuvenating facial skin. Microcurrent therapy is perfectly complemented by:
- alginate masks;
- ELOS rejuvenation and other hardware procedures;
- peelings, scrubbing, masks, etc.
Disadvantages of microcurrent therapy
The disadvantages of the procedure include:
- a large list of contraindications;
- relative high cost;
- the need to complete a full course, which may include 5–12 sessions.
Possible side effects and complications
Undesirable effects include slight redness and itching in places where the electrodes touched the skin. This complication most often develops in people with a low pain threshold or individual intolerance to electrical currents. During the session, the client may experience flashes in the eyes. They are absolutely harmless and do not affect the visual system in any way.
In the first few hours after the manipulation, the patient may be bothered by a slight tingling of the areas exposed to microcurrent, as well as an unpleasant metallic taste in the mouth. These symptoms disappear on their own and do not require special treatment.
The best lifting devices
In this selection, we included devices that use traditional radiofrequency technology to deeply affect tissue and combine ease of use, effectiveness and safety in a compact package while following the manufacturer's recommendations.
Beauty Star 3D RF
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The working head of the device is equipped with 12 magnets that generate radio waves. Their oscillation frequency is 1 MHz, the operating principle is multipolar. The procedure does not cause discomfort: the user may notice a slight warmth. The manufacturer notes that after a course of procedures, collagen synthesis increases by 37%, and more than 90% of users report increased skin elasticity.
The device is compact and lightweight, with a built-in battery, making it convenient to use. The intensity of the impact can be set using buttons on the body. The size of the handpiece allows you to capture large areas of skin, which means that the device can be used not only to correct the oval of the face, but also to combat cellulite on the body.
The average price is 5490 rubles.
Sennix RF-lifting Flawless
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The compact device has a whole range of valuable features. It generates radio waves for thermolifting and allows you to use chromotherapy and myostimulation to correct age-related changes. It looks stylish, is equipped with a display that makes it convenient to select the operating mode, and a timer for auto-shutdown. Lights up during use and fits comfortably in your hand.
According to reviews, there is an effect from using the device. The device helps to cope with small wrinkles and makes deep ones less noticeable. Reduces fat in the cheeks and double chin, but requires discipline and a course of procedures to achieve results. Among the shortcomings, users note the instructions in English, which are difficult to understand, and the low-quality plastic of the case.
The average price is 2890 rubles.
Gezatone 6 in 1 M1610
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The manufacturer positions the device as a cosmetology machine with wide capabilities for aesthetic procedures at home. The Gezatone face lifting device is equipped with the functions of RF skin tightening, myostimulation, microvibration and cooling toning. It has a delicate effect on the skin, does not cause damage, and allows you to choose an individual correction program. It is recommended to perform the procedures up to three times a week for 15 minutes.
Users note the ease of use of the device, its mobility, compactness and stylish appearance. Powered by a battery, it retains its charge for a long time. The procedures are effective, comfortable and painless, and the instructions for use are simple and logical, easy to understand. The only dissatisfaction among users is the manufacturer's recommendation to purchase a special gel or serum for each of the six procedures. Their price cannot be called budget, just like the cost of the device itself.
The average price is 15,490 rubles.
Ecotone RF-lifting Piony
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One of the budget models that is highly appreciated by users. The manufacturer positions it as a device for effective cleansing and lifting of the skin, and provides detailed instructions for the procedures. The device has heating and microvibration functions that improve metabolic processes in the skin and stimulate the production of collagen fibers. There are three intensity levels, you can choose the most comfortable one. Battery powered and fully charged in three hours.
According to reviews, it performs the promised functions, is comfortable to use, and makes a slight buzz in operating mode. The duration of each procedure is four minutes; it turns off at the end of the program. Not too compact, but light, comfortable to hold in your hand. High-quality plastic and decent appearance complement the positive impression. If you follow the manufacturer's recommendations, users note the effect after two or three procedures.
The average price is 3490 rubles.
ReadySkin Nanoskin
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A device for home anti-aging care in a compact body with four active functions. In addition to thermolifting, it is equipped with the possibility of cooling and electrical myostimulation. Can be used for age-related correction of facial skin, décolleté, as well as combating cellulite on the thighs and abdomen. Each problem area has its own treatment mode. It is convenient to set settings using the LED display. Powered by a battery that fully charges in 3.5 hours, it weighs only 280 grams.
Users note that the device works, but the effect does not appear immediately, but after several procedures. The care program will require at least half an hour of free time, as well as the purchase of special cosmetics for RF peeling and massage. The build quality and design of the device are at a decent level, but the lack of at least a gel sample in the kit upsets buyers. Another drawback is the short operating time after charging the battery. According to some users, the device discharges very quickly.
The average price is 11,520 rubles.
Cost of microcurrent therapy
The price for one session depends on the type of procedure and can range from 1,200 to 1,500 rubles. To get a detailed consultation or make an appointment with a specialist, contact us by phone or fill out the online form on the website. As soon as our administrators see your request, they will immediately call you back and answer all your questions.
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Microcurrents: reviews
During the time they have been used - which is several decades - microcurrents have received extremely positive reviews. The reason is the naturalness of the method.
Everything in our body depends on the circulation of energy, the ability of cells to respond to electrical impulses from the brain. With age, with injuries, diseases, a chaotic change in electrical charges occurs on cell membranes - and the cells no longer react correctly and slowly to signals from the body. Microcurrents correct the situation: they accelerate and streamline energy metabolism, stimulate the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) - a source of energy for the whole body.
Thousands of establishments and private artists are invited to microcurrents in Moscow. But you will get the maximum effect from the procedure by contacting a specialized clinic. For example, in !
Indications and contraindications
Microcurrent therapy is a cosmetic procedure that has indications and contraindications.
Indications for visiting:
- sagging skin
- weak muscle tone
- laxity of the epidermis
- cellulite (for weight loss)
- unclear facial contours
- bruises under the eyes
- wrinkles
- acne not related to hormones
- rosacea is a vascular skin disease
- baldness
- dry, oily skin
The therapy is painless and produces a massage effect.
But there are contraindications:
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding period
- presence of pacemakers
- epilepsy
- mental disorders
- previous surgical operations, heart attack, stroke
- presence of implants
- individual intolerance to current
With the help of such a cosmetic session, you can get rid of skin imperfections. The main thing is to know your limitations and not risk your health for the sake of beauty.
Microcurrent procedure at home
Microcurrent therapy, due to its complete safety, can be easily performed both in the salon and at home. All the necessary devices and products can be easily found in specialized cosmetic stores, saving your budget several times. The price of the procedure in this case will be quite affordable.
But do not forget that devices for home use are significantly inferior in power to salon ones. Therefore, if you decide to practice microcurrent therapy on your own, increase the number of sessions several times.
When performing the procedure at home, the sequence of actions remains unchanged:
- First, remove makeup and cleanse the skin.
- Apply contact gel containing hyaluronic acid.
- Using a special apparatus, we begin the procedure itself.
At the end of the course of microcurrent therapy, there are no traces, redness or other side effects left on the skin. There are also absolutely no restrictions on makeup, no need to take additional medications or follow strict instructions.
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Lymphatic drainage facial massage technique
The manual technique of lymphatic drainage massage involves combining circular, stroking and tapping movements along certain lines on the face. All actions are performed on clean skin after applying a special gel. You cannot perform facial massage on dry skin.
For hardware massage, the Yusupov Hospital uses suits and pads, and special devices from the world's leading manufacturers. The same instrument elements are sewn into the suits, which force the skin to interact with the apparatus. When putting the suit on the patient, the massage therapist sets certain parameters to the device. The doctor carefully monitors the reaction of the patient’s tissues and the operation of the device. In order to undergo a course of lymphatic drainage facial massage in Moscow at an affordable price, call the Yusupov Hospital.
