topic Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current? in Beauty

Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

CherryHugs — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:41:36 GMT

Is anyone a little afraid to use the mirco

current face machines such as nu face etc?

When you read about them it says when you should not use them with certain health issues. Says safe to use if you are a healthy person. How do you always know you might not have an underlying issue you dont know about!

I want to use mine but now I am wondering if it is safe really. They say they dont know if there can be side effects at some point!!!

Secondly are there any really good lifting products that are not full of chemicals but really work to a good extent?

Thank you all

Re: Is anyone afraid to useWE Micro Current?

CherryHugs — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:42:57 GMT

So we cant edit our posts now???? I saw a mistake but cant go back and fix it!

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 13:14:34 GMT

@CherryHugs

Regarding the micro current devices, I wish the vendors and hosts would be more open in the presentations about who shouldn't use them, but it's also the user's responsibility to know their own situation and make sure they don't have any underlying health concerns before starting.

Regarding editing, go to the post you want to correct, look for 3 little dots in the upper right corner of the text box. Click on it and you will see an option to edit. Give it a few seconds to load and then you can go back and make your correction.

Re: Is anyone afraid to useWE Micro Current?

avid shopper — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 13:11:13 GMT

@CherryHugs wrote:
So we cant edit our posts now???? I saw a mistake but cant go back and fix it!

I think the ability to edit expires after a period of time. I don't know what the time limit is.

Re: Is anyone afraid to useWE Micro Current?

morganjen — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 13:28:56 GMT

For what health issues it is not recommended?

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

ambersmom — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:08:51 GMT

It has been quite some time since I have posted on these boards, but felt compelled to share this.

I have no idea if there is a link, but seems plausible.

Used Facemaster for several years due to more apparent sagging on my left side of the face from years of being a "road warrior" in sales and the sun did a job on that side (no, I did not wear sunscreen).

I focused mainly on that side to even out my face a bit and especially the eye area where the brow was lower than the right side.

They say "retinal flashing" is normal occurance" when using these gizmos, but somehow feel it resulted in a torn vitreous in my left eye........the gel like substance attached to the retina . It has caused me to experience really bad floaters (one HUGE one ) in my field of vision. At night, I see flashes in the sides of the eyes.

Fortunately for me, I did not get an actual tear of the retina which would have been devastating (if not treated quickly, can cause blindness), but again, it certainly has negatively impacted my life.

Once again, do not know if there is a connection, but in my heart, I believe so...................use with caution.

ambersmom

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

BellaCarro — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:14:41 GMT

@ambersmom, wow!!! I am so sorry to hear that happened to you. I can see how constant use of micro current near the eye might be detrimental. It does make sense, IMO. I wonder if there is any documented data or info. Some people are more genetically inclined to detached retinas, etc and I can imagine they'd want to probably avoid consistent micro current near eyes. Or, I could be completely wrong!

hope things improve with you vision. That really is awful.

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

SahmIam — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:40:01 GMT

I tried it and the area around both my eyes would twitch.... for hours. It freaked me out so bad that there is NO WAY I would invest in micro current product.

I mentioned this to my neurologist during a vist for something else months after it happened and he said if my face reacted that way to NOT use one; it's the body's way of saying "Nope. Not for you." Many do develop twitches that never go away. He went on about it using BIG WORD BIG WORD BIG MEDICAL WORDS but the message to me was clear: Don't use it.

Everyone is different, of course.

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

ambersmom — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:45:26 GMT

Thank you, Bella

The thing that makes me believe it was a cause/effect situation was the fact that when this originally happened (15 months ago), the eye doc said the other eye will go in a few weeks or a few months. .....it did not and when i went to see him last month, he was surprised there was no real involvement of the right eye......

take care

ambersmom

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

ambersmom — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:11:37 GMT

just did a quick online search and found this thread.........thought it was interesting if you read some of the comments from folks........wish I read it prior to using:

(http://theperformanceleader.com/nuface-review/

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

CherryHugs — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:05:00 GMT

Thank you for all the replies. I am really considering not using it for now. You just dont know what effects the machine could have on you even later, after using a long time!

DO you feel that the Time Machine would be any safer???? Connie Stevens has it back after its been gone a long time. Please reply:

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Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

CherryHugs — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:06:41 GMT

I read a review that someone said their wife after an MRI showed liquid in forehead! She used the nu face. Scary!!!!!!!!

and all of the eye issues people are posting- that is not good!

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

SahmIam — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:32:33 GMT

Connie Steves was the first one I tried......so no.

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

BellaCarro — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 05:29:16 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
Connie Steves was the first one I tried......so no.

ITA. Current is current regardless of the device delivering.

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

HappyDaze — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:50:31 GMT

Does it not tell you which type of health conditions are of concen if using it? If it only has that vague statement about only healthy people should use it, I would NEVER use it without consulting your doctor if you have ANY health issues.

This type of product and the one that basically perforates your skin scare me. So many things could go wrong if you aren't careful. I'd rather not take the chance.

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

tototwo — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:38:17 GMT

ME!!! years ago I fell for the hype and bought the Suzanne Somers' one. I used it twice and (1) it felt like little electrical shocks on my skin, and (2) my face muscles twitched for about an hour after each use. I had a "What Was I Thinking?" moment and returned it ASAP.

How can something that shocks your face muscles so bad that they twitch be good for you?

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

ambersmom — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:03:00 GMT

Based on my previous replies, mine went in the trash because of the damage I believe they caused my eye.....which is irreparable, unfortunately.

HOWEVER, in the search for something to help lift the face, I succumbed to these facial weights that were on Amazon. They are like square sand bags about 3" (for the eyes) and about 5" for the face. Like $39???

Today was my first go of it and will keep you posted, but my cheeks were a bit tired after doing it for about 50 reps.........

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

CherryHugs — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:53:11 GMT

I tried the Suzanne Somers machine a few years ago and got

terrible headaches and called them. They said that should not happen

so i returned it.

I guess we all are looking for a cure for saggy skin but it is not worth

having some effect happen to eyes or other. There is a list of health

issues that if you have - you should not use these machines. BUT

i read too that a few people wondered as did i-what if you have some

un-diagnosed issue and you use these machines.

So that is not good. I will not ever get botox. I mean no way am I having

Poison injected. They have no idea of possible long term effects from this.

Guess I will look for face products that lift lol and yes i know they will not work like machines. BOOO. LOL.

Thanks everyone.

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

Snoopp — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:05:18 GMT

@ambersmom wrote:
Thank you, Bella

The thing that makes me believe it was a cause/effect situation was the fact that when this originally happened (15 months ago), the eye doc said the other eye will go in a few weeks or a few months. .....it did not and when i went to see him last month, he was surprised there was no real involvement of the right eye......

take care
ambersmom

Sorry this happened to you. I know when you go to a doctor they are very concerned with eye protection when using laser. I thought about the at home laser removal systems but I can't get a comfort level with the lack of eye protection.

Re: Is anyone afraid to use Micro Current?

CherryHugs — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 12:15:31 GMT

Dont even need to use a machine near my eyes...Just would like to lift the jawline!!!!