Microcurrent therapy uses a low-level electric current that is applied to the skin using special electrodes. The aim is to stimulate muscles, improve microcirculation, increase collagen and elastin production and improve the overall condition of the skin. This therapy can be used to reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, reduce puffiness and improve the overall appearance of the skin.
Preparing your skin for microcurrent therapy is extremely important to ensure optimal results and minimise the risk of complications. Before starting the therapy, it is recommended that you cleanse your skin thoroughly, using a mild cleanser suitable for your skin type. Ensure that the area to be treated with microcurrent therapy has no abrasions, wounds, open skin lesions or infections. If there are any open wounds or infections on the skin, microcurrent therapy will be postponed until the skin has healed.
- Fascial-muscular pain (trigger point therapy)
- Degenerative joint pain, e.g. in temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ syndrome)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arthritic pains
- Sacral pains
- Cancer pains
- Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
- Sciatica
The currents used in micro-current therapy are usually very weak and at the micro-ampere level, meaning that they are hardly felt by most people. Some people may feel a slight tingling, mild stinging sensation or warmth on the skin during therapy, but this is usually well tolerated and does not cause discomfort. The symptoms may subside in as little as 10 minutes of treatment.
The application of microcurrents is safe due to the action of the current pulses of very low intensity. Due to the accelerated cell metabolism in the area of application, some people may experience various reactions such as nausea, headaches, drowsiness or fatigue. Similar effects occur, for example, after a massage, but with microcurrent we are dealing with a larger number of different factors acting in a fairly short period of time. It is therefore recommended to consume more water before and after the treatment.
Microcurrent therapy can affect the regulation of sebum secretion by the skin's sebaceous glands. Excessive sebum production is one of the factors leading to acne, so controlling sebum production can help prevent the formation of new acne lesions. In addition, the therapy has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. It helps to reduce acne-related inflammation, soothe redness and swelling and accelerate healing.