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How to Use FAQ™ 402 Skin Tightening Device?
No one wanted it, no one asked for it, not a single plea for the worn-out, tired face suddenly staring back at us from the mirror. But it is inevitable. Presuming you're here because you're interested in non-invasive skin tightening and anti-aging methods, rather than scalpels, needles, staples, to deal with this strange(er) mirror woman, we'll give you an overview of FAQ™ 402 device and how to use it for the best possible results.
It would be officially presented to the royal family by its full name - FAQ™ 402 the Dual Microcurrent + NIR & Red Light Therapy Anti-Aging Face & Neck Device - but it's basically a compact, multifunctional facelift. It combines powerful, highly personalized anti-aging technologies for spectacular, clinically proven results... in 1 week. Excuse me?! Yes, I was also clutching my pearls in disbelief, but 7 days of consistency will be enough to see some (not all) results. Still, your long-term success will depend on consistency and knowing how to properly use the device and its capabilities. There is no point in expecting someone who can't play the guitar to make use of one. And then you have Mr. Hendrix: same strings and wood, same capabilities, and the knowledge of how to use them transforms a guitar into jaw-dropping (hey, better than drooping) results.
This is why we're here today - to Hendrixify you, teach you about the technologies and functionality of the FAQ™ 402 skin tightening device, and give you a step-by-step breakdown on how to use the device at home for best results, so you can feel confident in your strokes. Consider this your private 402 tutorial with an impressive face value (some salon dad jokes right there to lighten up this dreary aging start).
Skin Tightening Vs. Time
This is the real tragic truth. You may want to sit down for this. We just can't stop time, regardless of how vigorously we huff and puff (the strain and stress of this insane pursuit may even deepen our worry lines). Aging is inevitable for all that breathes (except some stubborn species of jellyfish and hydra that refuse to die, and Madonna's plastic surgeon as the gatekeeper of The Fountain). Look, I've wrecked my rack and concluded that it seems we're all much more pissed off at the fact that people can see that we're aging than the general fact of us getting older. Seems silly, but it took some soul searching to acknowledge this vain moment in myself.
I really do like being older and wiser, less naive, calmer, and less poor, but I do not like losing definition in my jawline or the freakin' squint lines etching themselves onto my face. Yes, I do wear glasses (to not squint at stuff, not as a fashion accessory). But, this is what happens to us as we age - we lose muscle mass, as well as key structural proteins that keep skin taut - collagen and elastin that make skin less firm and elastic. Cellular processes and respiration get sluggish, we start accumulating water and gunk in the intracellular space, and the turnover slows down, making it harder for fresh, new cells to reach the top skin layer. We sag, wrinkle, dry out, get more fragile, and the smile lines and crow's feet that once disappeared when our face was neutral now remain as a permanent fixture (these I personally like, but the jowls-in-the-making... no, I will not be her!).
No matter how well we take care of ourselves, how many green smoothies we pulverize into oblivion, how much we sweat in our Lulu Lemons, how many sneakers we wear out catching those 10,000 steps a day, time will still take a bite out of us all. Just like it did out of Captain Hook (the crocodile had a clock in its stomach and took a bite out of a (scarce) grown-up in Neverland who then spent the rest of his life fearing that the crocodile would come back for the res,t now that it's had a taste; it's not a very hard metaphor, but we digress). Aging is an unavoidable part (and a privilege) of being alive, but this doesn't mean we have no say in it. If we take care of ourselves, the face, soul, mind, and body will look different as the decades pass, but will always look well-taken care of. If we start taking care of the skin (which, let's be honest, we're most bothered by as we age) in time, before advanced deterioration sets in, we're in a much better position to keep the advanced signs of aging at arm's length.
What is the FAQ™ 402 Skin Tightening Device?
Budded from the tree of advanced microcurrent facial toning and face tightening niche FAQ™ 402 is the hero of the new FAQ™ 400 collection, spanning three top-tier devices for face and body toning:
- FAQ™ 401 Dual Microcurrent + Red Light Therapy Anti-Aging Face & Neck Device
- FAQ™ 402 Dual Microcurrent + NIR & Red Light Therapy Anti-Aging Face & Neck Device
- FAQ™ 411 Microcurrent + Red Light Body Toning Device
The 400 devices represent an anti-aging revolution in their own right, combining the power of 2 microcurrent devices into one to hit the vertical and horizontal axes - skin and muscle simultaneously. A multidimensional power grid of current forms through this dual microcurrent feature, channeled through 4 spheres rather than the standard 2. In traditional 2-sphere microcurrent facial toning, you'd get just one direction of current, hitting a specific depth. Here, the interplay of 4 spheres spreads energy both up and down and side to side, innovating how microcurrent technology connects with your skin and the musculature beneath it. This is a crucial change.
We usually target only what we can see, that is, the top layer - the skin - forgetting that the process of aging itself includes dramatic loss of tone and muscle mass throughout the body. This deterioration becomes most visible in the face, because the face has the thinnest skin on the body (second only to your privates) and the face and neck consist of 69 muscles under a threat of losing tone, aka volume, as time ticks away. And we'll really miss this tone once it goes. So the job of the FAQ™ 402 is to make sure it doesn't. But this is only the direct consequence of using the dual microcurrent, which reaches deep muscle as well as the skin surface that needs refreshing. The sheer increase in the volume of a challenged muscle will also improve the appearance of the skin covering it.
But microcurrent toning is only a part of this multifunctional symphony. FAQ™ 402 also includes NIR, blue, and red light therapy, T-Sonic™ massage, and the insane benefits of electroporation that deliver more actives deep into the skin. Let's break this down a little so it's easier to understand how these affect the various layers of skin and muscle.
DUAL MICROCURRENT, we've explained above, hits the MUSCLE. It delivers up to 680 uA across 5 intensities, with 4 microcurrent types (Advanced, Lifting, Tapping, Sculpting). The device also has a smart, AI-powered, self-adapting algorithm that works with your individual muscle response, adjusting the microcurrent in real time.
RED & NIR LIGHT THERAPY effects hit the DEEP SKIN LAYER. NIR and red light penetrate deeper than other light therapy wavelengths to support collagen production. You know, once the collagen goes, taut, youthful skin goes with it. It is a non-negotiable structural protein that ensures firmness (while elastin provides elasticity, as the name suggests; strong but elastic things are much more resilient than rigid, non-elastic structures, which become brittle). Increased collagen production fixes the problem from within, resulting in visible skin tightening.
ELECTROPORATION hits the MID-LAYER of skin. Electroporation is an interesting technology just entering high-class at-home skincare devices. In medical laboratories, it was designed to reliably serve as a sort of portal, a vehicle delivering foreign DNA into cells, evolving into gene electrotransfer and electrochemotherapy. The point is to trick the cell into lowering its guard for a moment and becoming permeable, and just as you can deliver highly specialized, targeted drugs, you can deliver skincare actives to layers that would usually get none. You'll never wash off precious and expensive activities ever again.
FAQ™ 402 electroporation will increase skincare infusion by 469% **, drastically enhancing hydration and elasticity.
** Based on 3rd-party in-vivo human clinical testing
T-SONIC™ MASSAGE and BLUE LED target the SURFACE SKIN layer. T-Sonic™ massage improves lymphatic drainage in the face to depuff, boosts radiance, and stimulates microcirculation in the outermost layer of skin, delivering fresh oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to all skin cells for a well-oxygenated glow. The Blue LED doesn't go much deeper than the top skin layer and is great for blemish-prone skin, uneven skin texture, and enlarged pores that so often accompany aging.
Clinicals prove you'll significantly improve deep wrinkles, skin firmness & skin elasticity in just 1 week.*
* Based on 3rd-party clinical testing with 40 subjects aged 25 - 55 years.
Now that you know what each technology does and why it found its place in this hand-held anti-aging parthenon, let's address how to use FAQ™ 402. We'll also go through some no-nos, tips, and tricks, so you don't need to make your mistakes alone. We want you to get the most out of your investment because this is what you're doing with self-care: investing in a healthier, more beautiful tomorrow. So, let's go.
How to Use FAQ™ 402
Unlock and register the device
If this is your first FAQ™ Swiss device, please download the FAQ™ Swiss app to unlock, register, and activate your device's warranty. The device won't work unless unlocked via the official app, which is good news for you. Unlocking ensures your device is an unused original, and not a copy that can damage your skin with subpar specifications. If the 402 is an addition to your FAQ™ Swiss family, just go into your existing app and add a device to the roster.
Apply conductive primer
All microcurrent devices must be used with a conductive medium. There is no going around it unless you're into electroshocks. We recommend the FAQ™ P1 Manuka Honey Primer developed specifically for use with FAQ™ microcurrent devices, but you can find some more microcurrent gel information and alternatives here.
Once you have your preferred conductive microcurrent gel, serum, or primer, make sure both your skin and FAQ™ device are completely clean and dry. We cannot stress this enough. Water and electricity don't mix. No quick dabbing just the center face, or using the device after you've just rinsed it. Apply FAQ™ P1 Manuka Honey Primer (or an alternative) evenly across the areas of the face and neck you'd like to target, leaving a thin, mask-like layer on the skin's surface.
Select your treatment option
We all have preferences, and it is not possible to create a one-size-fits-all device. The beauty of FAQ™ 402 is that it adapts to you, exactly to you, by allowing you to find your perfect spot from a wide variety of preferences and with an AI feature that (micro)manages microcurrent in real time, responding to your own skin resistance. The only micro-management we truly enjoy.
To adjust to your preference, press the universal button to turn on your FAQ™ 402 device. You can access all of the detailed settings via the FAQ™ Swiss app, and adjust the microcurrent intensity manually by pressing the + and - buttons. You'll need to make your adjustments only once if you want to keep the same treatment, because your preferences will be saved to the device and can then be used in offline mode, if you don't like touching your phone screen while touching your face.
Glide to tighten, lift, and contour
The use of the device is foolproof, and the brand takes pride in delivering high-tech results in an extremely easy-to-use interface. You just lightly press all four metallic spheres to your skin, no need to push, as the lymphatic drainage will be jump-started by the pulsations. When it comes to microcurrent movements, slowly glide the device across your face and neck, always moving upwards and outwards. Cover the cheekbones and forehead, around your mouth where tiny lines love to live, and over your jawline and neck to restore that youthful definition.
You don't even need to cover all of the areas and can freely focus on doing more moves over your critical points. For example, your cheeks might be fine, but the jowls keep getting worse. In that case, focus on the neck and jaw. Or you've had a tough time, and the worry lines got deeper? Focus most of the time on the forehead treatment.
You're the boss of you and your device, just go up and out to train the muscle into a V-shape position rather than a drooping one. Always go upwards, towards the hairline. Beginners may wish to use one of the video-guided treatments in the app for more detailed guidance and to get the gist of movement speed and direction.
Tips, tricks, and things you should know
We've already spoken about not skipping the conductive primer or gel. So this is not a tip or a trick, but necessary information. Never use any of your microcurrent devices dry, please. You'll just suffer needlessly with surface zaps and won't be able to channel microcurrent deep into tissues where it can do its job.
You should always have a layer of primer on the areas you're treating, but we've heard from some people that their skin soaks it up too quickly. Depending on your skin type and condition (e.g., post-sunburn or chemical procedure dryness), this may happen. It’s no big deal. You can solve this issue by applying the primer in small areas or quadrants as you treat. This will be much more comfortable and effective for you if you’re a super-soaker.
Very important. The face and neck have some important and very sensitive areas, so you shouldn't use microcurrent devices like FAQ™ 402 on the midline of the neck, where the very important thyroid gland is located, nor within the orbital bone, which is close to the eyes. The skin on the upper and lower eyelids is very thin and fragile, and you could do more damage than good with a powerful current.
The spheres play off each other for a synergistic effect, and it would be ideal if all 4 metals were touching your skin at the same time throughout the entire treatment. But depending on you face structure, there may be smaller areas of the face where this might not be possible. Here, you can revert to using the device so that at least 2 of the metal spheres are touching your skin. If only one sphere is touching the skin, the device will not work because the current can't travel between the spheres.
How often should you use FAQ™ 402 skin tightening?
The recommended usage is once in a 24-hour period. No need to do it more frequently, as the stressed muscle needs recovery and growth time, just as when you do a really good workout. Doing a new one in a few hours won't do much good. For the first 60 days, you should aim for at least 5 times per week. Nothing terrible will happen if you travel and skip a day, or just don't feel like it, you won’t pull the Wicked Witch of the West finale. After this initial 2 months (or once you've achieved your goal), using the device 2-3 times per week for maintenance is totally sufficient.
Does skin tightening technology work? Yes, it does if you get a quality device. These sorts of purchases are seriously not just impulse buys, but investments. Do your research before deciding on a device. No one says it needs to be this one. This brandhas many options for various needs and stages of aging. Here we’ll offer the entire anti-aging FAQ™ Swiss collection guide, but we can’t recommend one single thing because we don't know your life, needs, schedule, or aesthetic desires. Some of you might have had bad experiences with microcurrent and be wondering, “Does radio frequency skin tightening work?” Others might be more interested in pure light therapy, want an intense one-trick pony, or be a minimalist who thrives on multifunctionality. Only you know what’s your jam. The names may be fancy, but the functionality is quite straightforward, so check these out:
FAQ™ 100 Collection
- FAQ™ 101 RF & Red Light Wand For Face
- FAQ™ 102 RF, EMS & Red Light Anti-aging Wand For Face
- FAQ™ 103 Diamond-adorned RF, EMS & Red Light Wand
FAQ™ 200 Collection
- FAQ™ 201 Silicone LED Face Mask
- FAQ™ 202 Anti-aging Silicone LED Mask
- FAQ™ 202 plus LED face mask
- FAQ™ 211 Red Light Neck & Décolleté Mask
- FAQ™ 221 Anti-aging Red LED Hand Mask
FAQ™ 300 Collection
- FAQ™ 301 LED Hair Strengthening Scalp Massager
- FAQ™ 302 Laser & LED Hair Regrowth Scalp Massager
FAQ™ 400 Collection
- FAQ™ 401 Dual Microcurrent LED Toning Device
- FAQ™ 402 Dual Microcurrent Red LED Toning Device
- FAQ™ 411 Microcurrent Red LED Body Toning Device
FAQ™ 500 Collection
- FAQ™ 501 Full Spectrum Red Light Therapy
- FAQ™ 502 Full Spectrum Red Light & NIR Therapy
FAQ™ LED Light Therapy Panels
- FAQ™ LED Panel (Single)
- FAQ™ Dual LED Panel
FAQ™ Swiss Skincare
FAQ™ P1 Manuka Honey Primer
FAQ™ Microneedling Anti-Wrinkle Hyaluronic Acid Patches (for Forehead & Under Eyes)
FAQ™ Scalp Recovery & Thick Hair Probiotic Serum
FAQ™ Glass Skin Collagen Face Mask
FAQ™ Body Sculpt Serum
FAQ™ Red Light Peptide Serum
Conclusion
FAQ™ 402 won’t stop time, reverse eons of biology, or turn you into a suspiciously ageless wax figure. What it will do - when used correctly and consistently - is work with your physiology rather than against it. It challenges muscles that have grown complacent, nudges collagen production where it has slowed, improves cellular communication, circulation, and lymphatic flow, and helps your skin behave more like the well-trained, well-supported tissue you knew and loved a decade ago.
Think of it as a system, the one we tried to explain and teach you how to use. One that rewards understanding, patience, and regular skin processes and timelines. The results don’t come from the device alone, but from the relationship you build with it - knowing when to push, when to maintain, and when to simply let the body do what it does best when given the right signals.
Aging, after all, isn’t the enemy of tight, elegant skin. Neglect is. And if you’re going to age - and you are - you might as well do it informed, intentional, and a little more lifted (physically and emotionally).
A non-invasive skin-tightening procedure will never deliver the immediate, dramatic results of cutting into flesh, so manage your expectations. If you're starting at 50, you will not look 30 in 2 months, more like a well-taken care of, stunning 40-something. You won't turn time, but you'll sure as hell put a weight on that grandfather clock pendulum and create drag to make it tick slower. We hope you've got some useful information today to fight gravity and entropy. Stay cool, curious, beautiful, and enjoy living in your gorgeous skin.
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