{"id":5820,"date":"2022-09-11T20:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T20:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jwaacupuncture.com\/?p=5820"},"modified":"2022-10-06T18:13:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T18:13:28","slug":"benefits-of-microcurrent-facial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jwaacupuncture.com\/home\/2022\/09\/11\/benefits-of-microcurrent-facial\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Microcurrent Facial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A painless way to take your face to the gym<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to anti-aging, the pursuit for the latest \u2018it\u2019 treatment is never-ending. Microcurrent facials are one of the latest innovations to spark a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This beauty treatment uses electricity to promote cell growth in skin. Sounds shocking but the procedure is noninvasive, injection-free, and painless. These treatments have immediate benefits with absolutely no recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A microcurrent facial stimulates your facial muscles for a natural lift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMicrocurrent machines in facial aesthetic applications are used to \u2018work out\u2019 the muscles of the face, stimulate collagen, and tighten skin appearance,\u201d says Svendsen. \u201cMicrocurrent uses low-voltage electricity to stimulate muscle, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) cell growth, and collagen development in the dermis on the face.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A micro-current facial is a pain-free experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Microcurrent facials tighten and smooth the muscles and connective tissues in the face by increasing cellular activity, and have been shown to reduce wrinkles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMicrocurrent has been around for decades, especially in physical therapy, so it is very safe, effective, and targeted,\u201d says Svendsen. Physical therapists have used microcurrent therapy treatments since the 1970s for pain relief and even facial paralysis conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a gentle, zingy feeling and occasionally as the current is applied near the nerve attached to the muscle, it will jump,\u201d says Svendsen. \u201cThis isn\u2019t painful, it just feels \u2018alive\u2019. Most patients love the feeling since it makes them confident that something is happening and a connection has been made!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, price depends on your location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cExpect to pay anywhere from $250 to $500 per session for microcurrent depending on your location, with LA, Miami, and NYC being the most popular with higher price points,\u201d says Svendsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, aestheticians may also offer microcurrents as part of a facial package, meaning you won\u2019t just be paying $250 for an electric face lift. They\u2019ll also clean, extract, soothe, and hydrate your skin so you leave the salon glowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also home devices to try for a similar cost. And they can be used more frequently \u2014 theoretically, infinitely. But these devices aren\u2019t as powerful as the ones professionals use and may not provide noticeable results on first use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At-home options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember, when it comes to at-home devices, your results will vary. Reviews have indicated everything from looking decades younger to charging difficulties. Before using, you\u2019ll also want to make sure the product you choose comes with a conductive gel or recommends one to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes more than one session to get the best results<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With that price tag in mind, it\u2019s worth mentioning that you\u2019ll get the best results from microcurrent facials when you do them consistently. The power in its effect is cumulative, meaning the benefits add up and stick around with frequent treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince this is a modality that requires consistency, patients do weekly treatments,\u201d says Svendsen. \u201cWhat\u2019s even better about microcurrent is that it is painless and gives my patients instant gratification.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to microcurrent facials, your aesthetician will work the settings according to your skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs with any technology, when working with a new patient, or a patient that is new to the modality, I use baseline settings to start,\u201d says Svendsen. \u201cThe creativity comes with the knowledge of the machine, the feedback of the patient, and whether or not I\u2019m getting my clinical endpoint. Most machines don\u2019t work like stereos where there is a volume button \u2018up or down\u2019. Mostly there are algorithms and variables where the practitioner is looking for the sweet spot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And your treatment plan may also vary on how quickly you want lasting results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter the initial four to six week, weekly-treatment phase, I move my patients to a bi-weekly protocol,\u201d says Svendsen. \u201cThis is the best treatment plan for long-lasting results. But if we are fast-tracking someone for a wedding or an event, then weekly truly is necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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