Microcurrent facial is an anti-aging treatment so successful it’s been dubbed as the ‘Non-Surgical Face Lift’.
Microcurrent has been the talk of the town for a while. And for a good reason! When you hear about a facial treatment that makes you younger instantly, you probably have lots of questions. What is it? How does it work? Is it safe? This natural alternative to botox and fillers will transform your skin and give you a younger-looking, smooth, and lifted face!
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What is a microcurrent facial?
In short, a microcurrent facial is an anti-aging miracle skincare treatment. In other words, it’s a facial that’s focused on your skin and muscles. There are 43 facial and 26 muscles in your neck that naturally lose their tone and firmness through aging. Microcurrent therapy treatment utilizes a low-grade electrical current to “train” all those muscles. It contours, tones, firms and lifts the muscles and the skin. The result is a healthier complexion that makes you look younger.
How does it work?
The microcurrent encourages the production of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which leads to the creation and stimulation of structural proteins like elastin and collagen. Collagen is the main protein that your body uses to build muscle. Hence why this facial functions as a workout for your face. Furthermore, the non-invasive treatment triggers the body’s natural signals which induce tissue repair.
This causes a release of natural skin enhancement chemicals at a cellular level. As a result, damaged skin starts to repair and the production of collagen is stimulated.
Is a microcurrent facial safe?
Don’t worry, it’s painless and safe for most of the population. However, the treatment uses a low-grade electrical current. Therefore people with pacemakers or any kind of heart condition should avoid it. Moreover, pregnant women are advised against it as well. Most importantly, you should always discuss any allergies or skin sensitivities with your doctor or aesthetician before starting any treatments.
Can microcurrent treatment cause cancer?
One of the most common concerns about microcurrent treatment is whether or not it can cause cancer. There is no evidence to suggest that microcurrent treatment increases the risk of cancer.
Microcurrent facial side effects
Microcurrent facial is considered a low-risk treatment, but there are some potential side effects that you should be aware of before starting treatment such as:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Tingling or numbness
- Pain or discomfort
- Headache
- Dizziness
The key benefits of microcurrent treatment
Stimulate collagen and elastin production
Microcurrent treatment works by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. As we age, our bodies produce less and less of these important proteins, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, and a generally unhealthy appearance. By stimulating collagen and elastin production, microcurrent treatment can help reverse these signs of aging and leave you with firmer, younger-looking skin.
Improve blood circulation
Poor blood circulation is another common contributor to aging skin. Microcurrent treatment can help improve blood circulation, delivering vital nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells and helping to flush out toxins. This can leave your skin looking brighter, healthier, and more youthful.
Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
One of the most immediately noticeable benefits of microcurrent treatment is a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This effect is achieved by increasing collagen and elastin production, as well as improving blood circulation. If you’re looking for a non-invasive way to reduce the signs of aging, microcurrent treatment may be right for you.
Tone and tighten sagging skin
Sagging skin is a common problem that can make you look older than you are. Microcurrent treatment can help to tone and tighten sagging skin, giving you a more youthful appearance.
Remove toxins from the skin
Toxins can accumulate in the skin over time, leading to a variety of skin problems. By increasing blood circulation and helping to flush out toxins, microcurrent treatment can help keep your skin looking clear and healthy.
Lift drooping eyebrows
Drooping eyebrows can give you a tired or sad appearance. Microcurrent treatment can help to lift drooping eyebrows, giving you a more youthful and energetic look.
Get rid of dark circles under the eyes
Dark circles under the eyes can make you look exhausted and older than you are. Microcurrent treatment can help to reduce the appearance of dark circles by improving blood circulation and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.
Plump up thin lips
Thin, wrinkled lips are another common sign of aging. Microcurrent treatment can help to plump up thin lips, giving you a more youthful appearance.
Why do you need BEAR™ 2?
Because this device helps bring out your inner esthetician so you can enjoy a full, professional spa day in the comfort of your own home. BEAR™ 2 features a groundbreaking Anti-Shock System™ 2.0 for the world’s safest, shock-free treatments, while electrifying microcurrent gives you tighter and brighter skin and the most energizing facial ever. Like a pocket-sized personal trainer, BEAR™ 2 helps you customize your facial workout routine by offering a wider range of microcurrent intensities than any of our competitors – providing the most personalized microcurrent treatment available.
Benefits of BEAR™ 2:
- Tones, lifts, and contours face
- Smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduces puffiness
- Boosts skin’s radiance
- Increases the absorption of creams, serums, and essences
- Repairs elastin & tightens your face
- Helps to relax facial muscle tension points
- Gently curved to fit facial contours and lightweight for skincare on-the-go
It’s like going to the gym
In conclusion, microcurrent facial is an amazing treatment. The only downside is that you have to get it regularly to maintain results. Think of it as going to the gym to stay in shape. And the best thing? Thanks to FOREO’s BEAR™ 2, you can have that treatment in the comfort of your own home.
I would absolutely love to promote this device and I am
Certain I can bring the social media attention it needs.
Dear Shaheen, thank you for your offer! Please contact our Customer Service and our agents will provide more information on our social media advertising :) All the best!
Yes, this seems like a wonderful device. I’d love to try it and spread the word, if it works!
Dear Amila, thank you for contacting us! We suggest you check out our BEAR™ – the smart microcurrent facial toning device that combines superior microcurrent and T-Sonic™ pulsations, to tighten and firm your skin for a youthful, contoured complexion in minutes! We think you would love it :)
Can microcurrent lead to fat loss/volume loss in the face ? What evidence/scientific studies/clinical trials are there that demonstrate the effect (if any) of microcurrent on fat please? (Especially in the context of daily long term use). Is there proof that it absolutely cannot cause fat loss/volume loss please? I have read studies and seen microcurrent products that reduce abdominal fat, so I am confused and concerned.
Thank you :)
Dear Jenna, please note that commercial salon equipment is stronger than the home use products (most devices created for home do not usually use more than 400 uA). Microcurrent is a low-level electrical current that mimics the body’s own and works on your face muscles, but does not cause loss of fat per se. For more information please contact our Customer Service. Kind regards :)
How old do you have to be to get this
Hi there! Microcurrent facials in all honesty are designed for people over the age of 20 as they are developed to prevent aging. We believe it is best to start in your 20s, as a preventative treatment, but there is no upper age limit on using the microcurrent. Hope this help! Best regards :)
Hi, can it be used just after the botox treatment?
Hi Mahi, thank you for reading!
The use of BEAR™ devices is recommended after 3 weeks / a month after applying the hyaluronic acid treatment and 3 months after applying the Botox treatment; once the treatment has set in and the skin and muscles are back to normal.
In any case, we always recommend that our clients consult with their physician or dermatologist before using our products after having undergone treatment with botox or hyaluronic acid. This is due to the peculiarities of each person’s skin.
Have a great day!
When apoptosis occurs it can cause destruction of fat and therefore lead to volume loss. Is this a risk with home microcurrent devices please? The study seems to suggest it can occur from as little as 0.05mA (they didn’t go any lower, so it could potentially occur at even lower amperage). This has me concerned. Has effect on apoptosis been studied in relation to the Bear?
Thanks,
Sarah
Dear Sarah, thank you for sharing your concerns with us! Please note that the BEAR™ has an Anti-Shock System™ that eliminates any chance of the microcurrent shocking your skin, resulting in maximum safety and effectiveness. Please also remember to use it with a water-based serum. This will help the microcurrents to penetrate the epidermis to reach the muscle therefore you should not feel a thing when the treatment is performing. However, it is not recommended that you use oil-based serum, or any creams as a conductor. Oil-based serums and creams will not react well with the device. We hope this helps! Kind regards :)
It would be great to get a real answer to the previous question.
The paper states clearly:
0.2 mA → 200microamp → immediate apoptosis
apoptosis if applied 3 consecutive days even at 0.05mA → 50microamp
To clear clear apoptosis means gone, kaput, cell death, irreversible.
Not responding to clear questions on this is absurd.
Can I use it after strabismus eye surgery, obviously will wait till healed. But thereafter is it safe
Hi there, I would kindly advise you to consult your eye surgery doctor because every case is different and it is hard to generalise for eyes. Thank you and wishing you soon recovery! <3
Is this microcurrent device and serum recommended for rosacea prone skin?
Interested in purchasing but wants to make sure that it will not make my skin condition worst.
Thank you
Hello,
I don’t know how old this question is, but I can definitely say though my experience that rosacea should be a counter-indication to microcurrent. Although microcurrent and nanocurrent mimic our bio-electrical exchanges, they are not gentle technologies, they boost ATP levels that can lead to fat apoptosis, collagen destruction and stimulate rosacea (instead of calming it). The levels and use of microcurrent were close to the study that was posted here above, leading to fat aopotosis at the third application of microcurrent.
I used a Ziip device last December (2021) as advised by the company for rosacea (type 3, hyperplasia). The company specifically advised the nanocurrent program “as many times as your wish” and this triggered exacerbated hyperplasia a few days after the second time I used the device as advised, twice in a row. Roughly 10 days later, I woke up to see one cheek depressed and my eye pads melted. A few months later, my eyes had aged a decade (shrunk, round in shape and sunken in) collagen depleted and fat loss extended to my body, triggering Acquired Lipodystophy, possibly an immune réaction to the high levels of ATP. Ziip refunded me but was not helpful: Rosacea is immune related and should appear as a counter indication (as it does appear regularly for radiofrequency).
To this day, a year and a half later, if the sunken cheek has almost repaired, I still have 2 large bumps that stand out on my forehead (where the 2 probes are located on the device) my eyes and orbital fat loss are still as bad. Walking is painful with no padded soles and I will be soon having fat grafts under my feet. I have joined a Facebook group regrouping 6000+ members who have experienced fat loss linked to radiofrequency, laser and other devices. Several members landed in this group as I did, after microcurrent triggered fat loss and collagen depletion.
Thank you for sharing such an informative blog about skin tightening devices.
Hiya! Thank you for sharing! Stay tuned for more cool articles about skincare coming soon!
I’ve been using bear for two weeks now, but all of sudden I see a lot loose skins around my mouth and jaw. It feels that I aged like 5 years in two weeks. Am I doing something wrong?
Hello! We are sorry to hear this! Please contact us: https://www.foreo.com/support/contact Our agents will be happy to help!
Hi Anoosheh. It has been suggested that if you are young, microcurrent can cause fat atrophy. Did your skin get back to normal after stopping the device?
This is warning to those younger than 40: I’ve been using the Foreo Bear Microcurrent and notice more pronounced naso-labial folds and I look more tired. I am 30 and I think that is has caused irriversable fat loss in my face :(. So upsetting. Microcurrents are new on the market and there are no long term studies on the use of them.
Hello there
I am 73 but have good skin but I am starting to look older with lines beside my nose and lines on my top lip and forehead.Would microcurrent treatment via your devices be suitable for me.Or am I too old to get good results.
Hello, hello! Of course you are not! We would recommend you checking out our BEAR™ which you can read about more here: https://www.foreo.com/bear-collection Should you need more recommendations or will have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us! Our agents will be happy to shape a perfect skincare routine for you <3