Micro-current Flashcards
What is Micro-current also commonly known as?
Micro-lift
Non surgical face lift
What was Microcurrent originally used for?
Medical treatment of Bell’s palsy, strokes, facial paralysis, pain control and scar healing.
How does microcurrent work?
It stimulates the Golgi tendon organ (GTO) to cause contractions of the muscle.
What sensation does the client feel during the treatment?
Very little sensation is felt by the client
What current is used for micro-current?
Modified direct current
What is microcurrent measured in?
Microamps
What is a microamp?
One millionth of an amp (symbol is uA)
The current used is similar to our body’s bioelectrical impulses - True or False
True
How would age affect the treatment?
The more mature the client the more treatments they will need to see effective results.
How is microcurrent usually applied?
With probes or pads
Some machines use a combination of both
What products would you use when applying micro-current?
Positively (+ve) ionised gels that conduct the current
What are the effects of microcurrent treatment?
Increases fibroblast activity whoch stimulates collagen production
Speeds up cellular metabolism
Increases ATP which increases the body’s energy levels, reenergisiing muscles.
Tones anf lifts sagging muscles, shortening them back to their orginal posistion.
What are the benefits of microcurrent treatments?
Imporves the skin texture
Tightens skin
Reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under eyes
Softens scar tissue
What is ATP?
Adenosine triphosphate - a chemical substance found in all living tissue that porvides energy for muscle contactions.
What is the benefit of stimulating fibroblast activity?
It will stimulate collagen production, rehydrates the skin, encorages moisture retension, fine lines are plumped out and wrinkles are reduced.
List the specific contra-indications to microcurrent:
Botox
Collagen
Fillers
What are the stages used in microcurrent?
- Incraseing circulation to epidermis
- Lymphatic drainage and relaxation
- Muscle toing, lifting and pore imporvement
- Muscle firming, reduction in scar tissue, increse in circulation, second detoxification, imorve skin texture, collagen stimulation.
Where would you find fibroblast cells?
The reticular layer of the dermis
How often should your client have a microcurrent treatment?
2-3 times per week for 10-12 weeks
Then maintenance 1-2 tteatments per month
this will depend on age and skin condition.
Why is it important to apply each stage/movement following the correct procedure and timings?
To ensure the treatment is effective
What wave forms are commonly used within a microcurrrnet treatment?
Sine wave Square Rectangle Trapezoidal Triangular Saw tooth/ramp