Yes, kind of…We exercise our bodies to be fit, tight and toned right? But, we also have about 53 muscles in our faces, and what about them? How can we get firmer and tighter faces as we age?
MICROCURRENT.
What is Microcurrent? It is Facial Rejuvenation. A low level electrical current. Safe, non invasive and natural. Microcurrent rejuvenation sends painless impulses to the face, toning and “re-educating” those muscles and restoring them almost to their original state. Results can be quite dramatic as the face is tighter, toned and lifted to a more youthful appearance. Microcurrent also promotes collagen and elastin production and boosts ATP production. What is ATP? It is the chemical that the body uses for energy. The buildup of ATP explains the lasting effects of micro current on “re-educating” the facial muscles to tighten and tone. To quote D. Tsoklis, an expert on the subject, “Microcurrent is the reproduction of your own biological current. As we age, this current, which sends messages to the brain to the spinal cord, does not send the messages properly”. Enter MIcrocurrent. Microcurrent restores the messages from the brain to tell the muscles to rejuvenate.
How did we find out about Microcurrent and its benefits? In 1980 a fifth generation Chinese Physician, Thomas A Wing D.C. N.D. LAc, was credited with introducing a Microcurrent device that was found to be beneficial in the treatment of muscles. Microcurrent was originally approved by the FDA as a muscle stimulator. Microcurrent techniques have been proven to be successful in treating medical conditions such as Bells Palsy. Bells Palsy is a facial paralysis and usually affects only one side of the face. In the early 1990’s, Microcurrent was adapted into the cosmetic industry.
How does it feel? You really cannot feel anything as it is such a low current it doesn’t stimulate sensory nerves. It is a totally safe alternative to invasive treatments.
How long to see results? You will usually see results after the first treatment. Results are cumulative, your face will be more tightened and toned with each treatment. I recommend doing Microcurrent once a week until we have a good result and then every two weeks after that. When you get your desired look, maintenance is recommended every 4 weeks or so.
What other results may I look forward to seeing?
Tightening and Toning of the Face
Tightens sagging jowls
Adds glow to the face
Eliminates, lines, wrinkles and creases
Contours
Eliminates puffiness
Increases Collagen and Elastin production
Lifting and tightening of the jawline and neck
Clears up or reduces acne, calms Rosacea
Lifts eyebrows
Improves circulation
Enhances product penetration
Imparts a youthful look to skin
The Microcurrent device I use at Afterglow is part of my Sapphire 3 Oxylight and is called a Myolight. It is an innovative, state of the art, Microcurrent that uses only one handpiece instead of the dual probes that make up other Microcurrent devices on the market. It also has LED Light Therapy (Light Emitting Diodes) in the hand piece, which is wavelengths of Light. The colors of light can be changed, to promote more collagen production, can destroy harmful bacteria, lighten pigmentation and more.
Overall, this treatment is a non invasive, healthy alternative to risky treatments on the market today. What more could you ask for in the treatment of aging and premature aging of skin?
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