You may already be familiar with popular at-home microcurrent tools, such asNuFacedevices and theForeo Bear.
What is a microcurrent unit?
Think of using these devices aslifting weights, but for your face, says Worden.
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What are the benefits of microcurrent devices?
Microcurrent therapy helps strengthen facial muscles by increasing theproduction of ATP, explains Dr. Shirazi.
The hope with microcurrent therapy is to strengthen those muscles, encouraging a more lifted appearance, explained Goodman.
Who should avoid microcurrent devices?
The currents that a microcurrent rig emits may interfere withfunctionality of pacemakersor cause heating of themetal implants.
How should you use a microcurrent machine?
Dermatologists stress that consistency is important if you want to achieve results from these at-home devices.
Typically, brands that sell microcurrent devices also offer a suitable gel.
Aloe vera is99 percent waterand when water ispaired with saltit creates a conductive path for electricity.
“Move the machine using a very slow linear motion along the jawline.”
(Devices typically come with detailed instructions on how to use them.)
Brief tingling and facial twitching can also occur as a result of the voltage, says Worden.
Ultimately, the devices have some enticing potential benefits, provided you commit to using them regularly.
