Why Does Our Skin Show Aging?
Your skin is made up of three layers: The Epidermis, the Dermis, and the Subcutaneous Layer.
The Epidermis is the thin outer protective layer, and consists of epithelial tissue in where rows of cells resemble bricks in a wall, with new cells produced at the base.
The Dermis is just beneath and contains connective tissue, small blood vessels, sweat and oil glands, nerves, and cells that produce collagen, called fibroblasts. Two fibers, collagen and elastin, weave through the dermis, giving skin flexibility and firmness.
The Subcutaneous Layer is beneath the dermis and consists mainly of a type of connective tissue called adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is more commonly known as fat and it helps cushion the skin and provide protection from cold temperatures.
With aging, all skin cells begin to produce excess amounts of free radicals--unstable oxygen molecules that, under ideal circumstances, are removed by naturally occurring antioxidants within the skin's cells. In aging skin cells, antioxidants are in short supply. The free radicals generated are left unchecked and cause damage to cell membranes, proteins, and DNA. These free radicals eventually break down collagen, and release chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin. It is a combination of these cellular and molecular events that leads to skin aging and the formation of wrinkles.
A microcurrent facelift is a non-surgical, non-invasive cosmetic technique that safely and effectively improves the health and appearance of the skin. A microcurrent facelift is also called a Bio-ultimate facelift. A microcurrent facelift uses technologies developed in the medical and physiotherapy fields to activate the skin's natural chemicals responsible for health and vitality. A microcurrent facelift provides satisfying aesthetic results with less risk of side effects compared to a traditional facelift. The microcurrent facelift procedure is proven safe and effective, delivering results at a fraction of the cost of traditional procedures.
Are microcurrent facials painful?
No. Pain killers aren’t required since the treatment is painless, and no recovery time is required because the treatment is non-invasive. Some clients will notice a slight tingling, or stinging sensation
How many sessions will I need?
The quantity and frequency of the sessions depends on the condition being treated, the severity of that condition and the desired results. To achieve a full facial makeover, an average of 10 to 14 treatment sessions is recommended. The program starts with two sessions the first week, followed by one or two times a week thereafter until completion of the program. If you are on a short timeline (preparing for a wedding, accepting a reward, going on vacation, attending a class reunion…), you may be treated twice a week in order to complete the program earlier. Factors like smoking, drinking, drugs, and increased sun exposure can affect the longevity of your face lift. Clients with greater aging effects such as severe neck sagging, deep creases, or crow’s feet at the brow may require additional treatment sessions. Your cosmetic investment is preserved as long as you are receiving maintenance treatments every six weeks after the initial treatment program. If you discontinue maintenance treatments, you risk losing the muscle memory after about six months and you will have to start a new treatment program to regain your original youthful look.
How Should I Prepare For The Treatment?
Drink plenty of water before starting the treatment, since proper hydration makes a big difference in its effectiveness. If you’ve had a facial, skin peeling, exfoliation, or laser treatment recently, we recommend that you wait about 10 days before beginning our program. Other than the above, a microcurrent facial or body toning treatment requires little preparation and nothing at all in the way of recovery time. This is what makes it such an attractive alternative to the more invasive surgical procedures such as a traditional eyelift or full facelift. The actual microcurrent facial procedure takes about 45 minutes. A two pronged instrument aided by a hydrating lotion is used to gently deliver the low level microcurrent to the skin and muscles of the neck, or other body regions being treated.
