Among modern methods of rejuvenation, myostimulation of the face, involving the impact on the muscles of the face by electric current, is very popular. Despite the somewhat intimidating principle of operation, the procedure is completely painless and resembles vibromassage.
What happens with myostimulation?
Electrodes for myostimulation of the face affect the nerve endings, which means that the muscles are actively contracted, which improves the flow of blood and lymph, increases metabolic processes, and reduces the volume of fat cells.
Myostimulation of the face muscles will be an excellent solution when:
- flabby skin of the century;
- swelling;
- an excessive fatty layer;
- second chin .
It is curious, but the way to influence the muscles with impulse currents was invented by no means by cosmetologists, who are eager to return youth to youth. Myostimulation has been used for several decades in medicine, helping to restore the functions of nerve endings and immobilized muscles.
How does the procedure work?
Before the beginning of the session of myostimulation of the face and neck (if necessary), the skin, as a rule, is treated with a special composition that conducts currents and enhances the effect of their action (collagen hydrolyzate, hyaluronic acid, etc.).
The subsequent actions of the cosmetologist depend on which apparatus for the miostimulation of the face is applied. There are several options:
- Classical lifting - is carried out with the help of rod-electrodes, which slide on the current-conducting gel. This method is relevant when stimulation is required only by a certain group of muscles (chin, upper eyelid).
- Stationary electrodes are used in combination with conductive cosmetics, which are laid on the skin like a mask. The current emanating from the electrodes mounted on top of the mask acts so that the muscles contract in turn, but not simultaneously.
- Disposable Velcro electrodes are another way of myostimulating the face. They are glued to clean, low-fat skin.
The power of the current, regardless of the method chosen, is chosen by the cosmetologist individually, and the facial myostimulation scheme should take into account the true muscle tone of the client. This technique is similar to muscle training in the gym - at first small loads are appropriate, they are increased in time.
The procedure does not cause discomfort if the current is selected correctly. Usually, there is a slight tingling in the facial muscles, although the most modern myostimulators provide a complete absence of sensations during such a lifting.
Effect of the procedure
After the first session, it is clearly felt how the muscles of the face are "tired". Myostimulation does not give a stunning result immediately - to make the oval of the face more clear. the second chin began to decrease and the flabbiness of the skin disappeared, it is necessary to perform 10 to 12 procedures. One session takes about half an hour. After the course, the edema of the face is noticeably reduced, the bags under the eyes disappear, the skin turgor is restored.
Myostimulation of the face at home
Modern devices allow you to conduct rejuvenation sessions right at home. Generally, myostimulators can be divided into two large groups:
- cheap, oriented just for home use;
- Professional, the cost of which is much higher.
The first do not have the function of lymph drainage, they work on batteries, they have low power. The second category of devices for myostimulation of the face has a complex effect, is flexibly regulated, adapting to the individual sensitivity of the person. Choosing a device for home use, it is worth stopping the look at the "golden mean" - the simplest models of professional miostimulators.