topic Re: Devices like NuFace in Beauty

Devices like NuFace

hyacinth003 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:01:27 GMT

I have been looking for info as to whether or not there are cumulative, permanent, results. I mean permanent not like forever, but not just for a few hours or such.

I have the older NuFace and had a hard time staying with it. I use a LightStim most every evening, but couldn't do it with the NuFace. I found having to wash off the gel to be overdrying to my skin.

Are the results of the microcurrent devices more than temporary or not?

Thanks.

Hyacinth

Re: Devices like NuFace

leolady_1 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:16:49 GMT

I just returned my Nuface that I purchased as a TSV. I used it 6 times a week for over 2 months and decided to send it back as I saw no results, permanent or temporary.

Re: Devices like NuFace

Harpa — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:11:31 GMT

I think the most you can expect from any device is temporary.

A long time ago, women had facials, and they were only temporary. Now there are lights & microcurrents and fillers, even facial exercises -- all temporary.

If you don't do anything special, then nothing special happens. So, it's just a matter of choosing what you want to use.

Re: Devices like NuFace

violann — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:17:39 GMT

Everything in life is "temporary". I have gotten more compliments on my appearance and makeup after two weeks of LightStim than I had for the decade and a half before, and as long as it is safe, I will definitely continue to use it.

Re: Devices like NuFace

Iwantcoffee — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:52:32 GMT

This was the answer on Nuface website about how often to use

"NuFACE is safe and gentle enough for everyday use, either morning or night. We recommend using NuFACE once in a 24-hour period, for 5-20 minutes per treatment. For the first 90 days we recommend using NuFACE 5 times per week; after 90 days or after desired results are met, we recommend 2-3 times per week for maintenance."

http://www.mynuface.com/customer-care/faq/

Re: Devices like NuFace

MarenSeattle — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:01:44 GMT

On 4/1/2014 Harpa said:
I think the most you can expect from any device is temporary.

A long time ago, women had facials, and they were only temporary. Now there are lights & microcurrents and fillers, even facial exercises -- all temporary.

If you don't do anything special, then nothing special happens. So, it's just a matter of choosing what you want to use.

If you don't do anything special, then nothing special happens.

That sums it up, doesn't it? And just makes sense. Even facelifts aren't permanent.

My frustration comes because I want the specific results the different devices deliver, and even I am not willing to spend a couple of hours a day "doing" my face.

Re: Devices like NuFace

MarenSeattle — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:03:48 GMT

On 4/1/2014 violann said: Everything in life is "temporary". I have gotten more compliments on my appearance and makeup after two weeks of LightStim than I had for the decade and a half before, and as long as it is safe, I will definitely continue to use it.

Everything in life is "temporary"

You're right! Heck, LIFE is temporary!

Re: Devices like NuFace

MarenSeattle — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:10:35 GMT

I'm hopeful they'll find some way to offer a microcurrent that doesn't require gel. I'm not too hopeful, but I know a couple of laser devices require gel and Tria has come out with one that doesn't, so maybe.

I just returned my NuFace TSV because not only did I HATE the gel (I found cleansing, applying gel, washing off the gel drying, too), but the time it took. About 40 minutes for that, about an hour for LightStim and I was so disgruntled I just stopped them both. And even worse, having to wait 24 hours in between NuFace treatments. Just couldn't make it work with my erratic schedule.

That being said, when I was using it I noticed gradually that it was showing the results for a longer period of time in between treatments.

Re: Devices like NuFace

MarenSeattle — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:14:52 GMT

On 3/31/2014 leolady said:
I just returned my Nuface that I purchased as a TSV. I used it 6 times a week for over 2 months and decided to send it back as I saw no results, permanent or temporary.

Just returned mine, too, but primarily due to the requirement of the 24 hour rest period between treatments - really hard to do with my erratic schedule. I DID see results, though, and can see a difference since I stopped. Very subtle, but very noticeable -- to me. Even so, it wasn't doing me any good if I could only use it once every three or four days.

That you saw nothing, and I did, shows us once again that it truly varies from person to person.

Re: Devices like NuFace

beautybee — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:16:07 GMT

I enjoy my lightstim, dermarolling, and facial exercise/micro current. I also enjoy my body workouts (currently doing barre work) and eating healthy. And good skincare is a must. I figure as long as I am doing something, I will have and maintain good results. If I stop, I won't get the results. At my age, it's crucial to keep up with my exercises just so I can stay limber. Lol!

If you don't do anything special, then nothing special happens. Maren, I love this line! So true!

Re: Devices like NuFace

MarenSeattle — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:42:22 GMT

On 4/1/2014 beautybee said:
I enjoy my lightstim, dermarolling, and facial exercise/micro current. I also enjoy my body workouts (currently doing barre work) and eating healthy. And good skincare is a must. I figure as long as I am doing something, I will have and maintain good results. If I stop, I won't get the results. At my age, it's crucial to keep up with my exercises just so I can stay limber. Lol!

If you don't do anything special, then nothing special happens. Maren, I love this line! So true!

Boy, you're pretty inspirational! With all your commitment and all you do, you deserve the best! I bet you feel fantastic!

And I was quoting Harpa because I think it's brilliant and simple! And a good mantra!

Re: Devices like NuFace

beautybee — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 17:53:32 GMT

Oops! I didn't see Harpa's quote! I always enjoy her posts. And yours too!

I do make the commitment now. I stopped doing everything in my mid-thirties because I was very busy. Well my weight soared and I had all these aches and pains. I decided soon after that I would make taking care of myself one of my hobbies. But now it's like being a classic car. The older I get, the more work it takes. I'm always in the shop. Lol!

Re: Devices like NuFace

shannara — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 18:47:07 GMT

You ladies are too funny. I was just thinking how high maintenance I have become to myself. I rarely ask anyone to do anything for me, but I sure do ask a lot of me. With everything going downhill, I just feel that I have to do these things because I fear looking like Tommy Lee Jones.

Between shaving the legs, micro pedi-ing the feet, face creams, devices, hair color and conditioning, exercise and now the self tanner will soon start, I have to really keep at it to get the gardening, cleaning, laundry, and cooking done. Whew. I'm 62 and no longer work (at least outside the home). I don't know how ladies who do work keep up with it all. I am and have always been a "do it yourselfer" from doing my own nails, to painting and wallpapering and spreading the weed and feed. I'm really not complaining just amazed at how much needs to be done at this age. I thought 30 years ago, that at 62, I'd be sitting on the porch reading a book. I realize how lucky I am to be healthy and able. Love the line about being in "the shop". Exactly right.

Re: Devices like NuFace

MarenSeattle — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 18:51:53 GMT

On 4/1/2014 shannara said:
You ladies are too funny. I was just thinking how high maintenance I have become to myself. I rarely ask anyone to do anything for me, but I sure do ask a lot of me. With everything going downhill, I just feel that I have to do these things because I fear looking like Tommy Lee Jones.

Between shaving the legs, micro pedi-ing the feet, face creams, devices, hair color and conditioning, exercise and now the self tanner will soon start, I have to really keep at it to get the gardening, cleaning, laundry, and cooking done. Whew. I'm 62 and no longer work (at least outside the home). I don't know how ladies who do work keep up with it all. I am and have always been a "do it yourselfer" from doing my own nails, to painting and wallpapering and spreading the weed and feed. I'm really not complaining just amazed at how much needs to be done at this age. I thought 30 years ago, that at 62, I'd be sitting on the porch reading a book. I realize how lucky I am to be healthy and able. Love the line about being in "the shop". Exactly right.

Tommy Lee Jones! I'm SCREAMING! Perfect!!