Important if you use MicroCurrent

CherryHugs · ‎07-21-2014

What can microcurrent do for you?

Originally developed for treating facial palsy, microcurrent in the esthetic realm can:

• Re-educate muscles

• Increase blood and lymph circulation

• Enhance the penetration of the active ingredients of skin care formulations

• Increase the production of collagen and elastin

• Increase protein synthesis, gluconeogenesis and cell membrane transport

Dos and don’ts

Microcurrent is safe to use on the face, neck and even the under-eye area. It should not be used on eyelids. Water or a water-based gel should be used to ensure the conductivity of the microcurrent and for comfortable use of the device. Microcurrent can typically feel a little tingly or prickly. This will vary greatly depending on the individual’s level of sensitivity.

• Consult with your physician before using this device, because the device may cause lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart in susceptible individuals.

• Avoid using on open wounds, rashes, and other painful or inflamed areas.

• Do not use over suspicious or cancerous lesions.

• Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator/stimulator, or any other implanted, metallic, or electronic device.

• Do not use the device on your chest or near the thorax as it may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation.

• Do not use the device if pregnant.

• Do not use the device if you are subject to seizures

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Naturesbeauty · ‎03-19-2010

Thanks @CherryHugs this is good information. They need to cover "the dos and donts" when selling micro-current beauty products, this is important information for someone who might have one of these issues. 😍

x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

Got one, can't use it due to the "Dont's".
However, there are still the good, old fashioned facial exercises.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Microcurrent devices are usually the ones that give you the most temporary results. In other words, results that last only a couple of days at best. Some derms have stated that prolonged use of the devices may result in giving you more lines and wrinkles than what you started out with. So, aside from the other possible benefits from using a microcurrent device, there are other more effective, non-surgical treatments for collagen induction and skin tightening which will give longer lasting results.

hopi · ‎03-09-2010

The parathyroid glands and thyroid glands are on the neck. It is wise to stay away from these areas.

hopi · ‎03-09-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
Microcurrent devices are usually the ones that give you the most temporary results. In other words, results that last only a couple of days at best. Some derms have stated that prolonged use of the devices may result in giving you more lines and wrinkles than what you started out with. So, aside from the other possible benefits from using a microcurrent device, there are other more effective, non-surgical treatments for collagen induction and skin tightening which will give longer lasting results.

@SilleeMee

Which are....?????

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@hopi wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
Microcurrent devices are usually the ones that give you the most temporary results. In other words, results that last only a couple of days at best. Some derms have stated that prolonged use of the devices may result in giving you more lines and wrinkles than what you started out with. So, aside from the other possible benefits from using a microcurrent device, there are other more effective, non-surgical treatments for collagen induction and skin tightening which will give longer lasting results.

@SilleeMee
Which are....?????

Laser, IPL, ultrasound and microneedling. @hopi

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

Normal facial massage can also: (without any precautions)

• Re-educate muscles

• Increase blood and lymph circulation

• Enhance the penetration of the active ingredients of skin care formulations

• Increase the production of collagen and elastin

• Increase protein synthesis, gluconeogenesis and cell membrane transport

Jk9 · ‎07-18-2013

I find interesting that microcurrent was originally developed for facial palsy and re-educating facial muscles. I had facial numbness and some minor facial immobility on one side of my face after tmj surgery and then movement of my jaws for sleep apnea. I actually looked like I was smirking when I smiled. Used the nuface mini with no real difference in that issue. Bought the nuface trinity with ele and my numb facial muscles are moving. I posted that in my on line review last week, definitely before I saw your post @CherryHugs. Did not expect treatment of that issue, but am delighted that I can speak more clearly and smile without looking like a sma** a**. Still have some numbness but that is improved. Am still intrigued by micro needling @SilleeMee, need to get the book you recommend.

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