Microcurrent Treatment

What is microcurrent?

As we age, our muscles become accustomed to certain expressions - a great example of this is the “11s” or the lines between the eyebrows. At the same time, other muscles in our face are hardly ever used, and that leads to sagging - often seen around our jaw lines, chins and necks. Over time skin cells also become less active, which leads to a breakdown of collagen and elastin. By the time you’re 45, your upper cheek muscles may stretch out by as much as half an inch!

Microcurrent is muscle re-education – the process of lengthening or shortening muscles.

How does it work?

There are 32 different muscles of the face that are manipulated during the microcurrent facial. Probes or electric gloves are used to physically move the muscle into the desired position to perform what is known as muscle re-education – the process of lengthening or shortening muscles.

The patented technology we use is called microcurrent Suzuki sequencing. It controls the depth, purpose and effect that the electric current will have on the tissue being treated

What are the recommended number of treatments?

The number of sessions depends on the client age and skin condition. The effects of microcurrent are immediate and cumulative. Clients go through a series of treatments followed by regular maintenance to keep a more youthful appearance. Each time a treatment is performed the new contour maintains its position better and longer. Typically clients will notice a 5 to 7 year reduction in facial aging.

• 20 - 30 years old: As preventative to slow down the aging process

• 30 – 35 years old: Initial series of 4-6, 1 time per week; Maintenance 6-8 weeks

• 35 – 40 years old: Initial series of 6 – 10, 2 times per week; Maintenance 6 – 8 weeks

• 40 – 50 years old: Initial series of 8 – 12, 3 times per week for 1 week and 2 times per week thereafter. Maintenance every 4 – 8 weeks.

• 50 – 60 years old: Initial series of 12 – 15, 3 times per week for 2 weeks and 2 times per week thereafter. Maintenance every 4 – 8 weeks.

• 60 – plus years old: Initial series of 15. 3 times per week; Maintenance every 4 weeks.

It’s also perfect for:

• Special occasions or a quick pick-me-up for an Instant Facelift lasting up to two days.

• Post surgical facelift to maintain the lift and treat blood stasis, scarring and numbness.

What about microcurrent and injectables?

Fillers give a quick and effective “filling “ effect, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However they do nothing for muscle contour, natural collagen or elastin production, all of which are addressed with microcurrent.

Many doctors find it necessary to sculpt and contour the muscles of the face to maximize and complete the effect of fillers. Recommended microcurrent treatment after Botox and fillers is 2 weeks after. A lot of clients and doctors see prolonged effects of Botox when using in conjunction with microcurrent.

Because of healing properties that microcurrent possess, it also is recognized as the tool of choice by surgeons for pre and post-op applications. It reduces post operative swelling, bruising and discomfort by 50.%

Who should not be treated with microcurrent?

• Someone with a pacemaker

• If you are pregnant.

• Someone who has thrombosis, phlebitis, epilepsy, or cancer.