Microcurrent Therapy

By Karen Clarke-Bennett, DO

Technology today has come a long way with regard to utilizing electrical current in different therapeutic modalities. In this article we will discuss microcurrent therapy and the advantages of this technology as it relates to skin care.

Over time the skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin. Collagen is a structural protein in the skin that fills the space between connective tissue and helps support the skin. Elastin is also a protein but has a very different function. Elastin helps the skin resume its natural shape after stretching or contracting. Both are produced by cells in the connective tissue called fibroblasts.

Once the fibroblast cells start to produce less and less of these two proteins you start to see lines and sagging in the skin. Many people seek to slow down or reverse these effects of aging. Microcurrent therapy is one way to resolve this skin dilemma by stimulating the fibroblast cells and also by tightening the facial muscles.

The face has three main groups of muscles whose function are to support the eyes, the cheeks and the jowls. Microcurrent therapy gives a non-evasive solution to those who are concerned about the skin sagging around these muscle groups. By using a low level current to stimulate the muscles this modality tightens the face very naturally. It is often thought of as a personal training session or workout for the face.

After receiving a facial using microcurrent the eyes will open and appear wider, the cheeks will lift and the jowls will tighten. Microcurrent therapy also stimulates the fibroblasts and increases their functionality. The increased production of collagen and elastin aids in extending the result of the treatment.

As with any sort of exercise you have to be consistent in your efforts to get the best result. A home care regimen of facial exercises for these muscle groups couples very well with this skin therapy.

Many skin therapists recommend incorporating microcurrent into your routine before you see sagging skin or lines appear. This can bolster the integrity of the skin prior to the occurrence of any signs of aging.

Whether you are looking to prevent these aging signs or reduce and correct them, microcurrent therapy is one of the best, non-invasive solutions to tackle this concern.