The face-firming effects of microcurrent facials are well documented. A quick search on Google, and you’ll see endless ‘before and after’ photographs, showcasing the impressive results. Lifting and enhancing the contours of the face, the treatment involves the use of a high-tech device that delivers a bolt of electrical current through the skin to stimulate and tone facial muscles.
Not exactly new, microcurrent – like red light therapy and microneedling – has been around for decades. “Microcurrent technology was first developed in the medical field to aid in the treatment of muscle paralysis,” says Dr David Jack, aesthetic doctor and founder of his eponymous skincare line. It was used to stimulate neuromuscular pathways, helping to retrain and strengthen weakened muscles resulting from nerve injuries. “The technology was adapted for aesthetics many years ago – probably as early as the 1980s,” continues Dr Jack.
