Microcurrent Fiction
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Practitioners need to be aware of "creative advertising" on the internet regarding cosmetic benefits of a microcurrent treatment. Professionals would be wise to question dubious claims as demand for microcurrent continues to soar.
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There are no studies on cosmetic benefits. Results are based on years of practitioner-patient observation. ​
​Replace a Face Lift
​Microcurrent does not cause a muscle contraction.
Microcurrent is not a "Workout for Your Face, nor can you "Take Your Face to the Gym".​ Microcurrent treatments cannot substitute or replace a facelift. Microcurrent cannot address the deeper structural changes that a surgical facelift achieves which involves removing excess skin and repositioning underlying tissues.
Microcurrent results are subtle in comparison to a face lift. Jowls, neck laxity, midface sagging, and brow sagging are all aging issues that are best addressed with laser or surgery. Wrinkle lines such as crows feet and glabellar frown lines can be addressed using neurotoxins such as Botox and Disport.
​Reduce Hyperpigmentation
A common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker that the surrounding tissue.
There are topical treatments for hyperpigmentation and procedures which dermatologists can perform that may help reduce its appearance. These include:
Hydroquinone-A prescription skin lightening agent that can correct uneven skin tone and dark spots.
Chemical Peel-A chemical peel uses acids in strong concentrations to treat hyperpigmentation. It reduces hyperpigmentation by removing the top later of the skin (the epidermis). Deeper treatment penetrates the dermis and to produce a more dramatic result.
​Reduce or Tighten Enlarged Pores
Enlarged pores are depressions in the facial skin surface that contain one or more openings to the ducts carrying sweat and oil from their respective glands. Pore size is the result of genetics. While it's not possible to permanently shrink pores, it is possible for pores to appear smaller by keeping pores clear of oil and debris, and by improving the skin's collagen and elasticity.​
Eliminate Jowls
Fat pads originally situated higher in the cheek. Jowls are fat pads that were originally situated higher in the cheeks. There are non-surgical treatments that can reduce the appearance of jowls such as dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections which plumps up jowl creases, and ultrasound which stimulates collagen and tightens the skin.
Eliminate Eye Bags
Accumulation of fat, pools of fluid and loose skin. Bags under the eyes, mild swelling or puffiness occurs as we age. The tissue around the eyes weaken including some muscles that support the eyelids. Fat that helps support the eyes can move into the lower eyelids causing them to appear puffy. Fluid may accumulate below the eyes.​
Eliminate Dark Circles
Aging, genetics, fatigue can cause dark circles under the eyes. It may also be caused by a medical problem. Bags under the eyes, mild swelling or puffiness occurs as we age. The tissue around the eyes weaken including some muscles that support the eyelids. Fat that helps support the eyes can move into the lower eyelids causing them to appear puffy. Fluid may accumulate below the eyes.​
Reduce Deep Lines
Commonly due to aging, sun damage or repetition of facial expressions.
Chemical peels and laser can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Products heavy in hyaluronic acid, vitamins, collagen and elastin can help plump the skin reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Laser Resurfacing is a procedure that uses beams of light to reduce fine lines as well as age spots, and uneven skin color. It does not affect sagging skin.
A chemical peel is most effective for mild to moderate wrinkles and sagging. It triggers the production of collagen and elastin making skin strong yet supple. It makes new skin smoother and improves the appearance of wrinkled skin as it removes the out layer of old skin.
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Aid in Skin Exfoliation
Peeling of the skin in flakes or scales.
Chemicals such as lactic acid and salicylic acid found in serums and toners exfoliate the skin, as well as physical scrubs, microdermabrasion and chemical peels can help exfoliate the skin depending on the desired effect.
Microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation of the epidermis, the top layer of the skin reducing the appearance of aged, thickened skin, stimulating circulation and new collagen production.​
Reduce Cellulite
Fat deposits causing a dimpled and uneven appearance. Laser treatment, exercise and proper diet may help improve the appearance of cellulite.​
Reduce Stretch Marks
​Marks that develop when skin is stretched over a long period of time. Stretch marks are permanent.
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References
​https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323808
​https://healthsea.com/cellulite/read/?utm_source=google-01&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=
​https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23128-dark-circles-under-eyes
​https://rejuvenatewithangela.com/take-your-face-to-the-gym-with-microcurrent/
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