Micro current therapy is an electrical treatment with an immediate skin toning and firming effect. It may be offered as a treatment for either the face or body and is available as a single or combined unit. It is very popular as its results are immediate.
It may be offered to a wide client group, including those who wish to use the treatment as a preventative measure against premature ageing as well as to reeducate and strengthen muscles.

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Effects – Body
 Skin rejuvenation effect.
 To improve the appearance of a cellulite condition
 To improve the appearance of skin tone in specific problem areas, being especially beneficial for scar tissue.
 To improve the appearance of stretch marks by the effect of skin tightening.
 To improve bust contour.
Effects – Facial
 Skin rejuvenation through an improved muscle and skin tone – lines and slack facial contours will appear less obvious.
 Frown lines resulting from tense muscles are softened.
 Open pores of greasy skin type tightened.
 Skin colour is improved by improved circulation & elimination of waste.
 Dark circles and puffiness around eyes may be treated

PLEASE NOTE:
 Cells degenerate with ageing, resulting in reduced nutrients and oxygen.
 Affects cellular metabolism.
 Electrical current stimulates cell metabolism.
 Increase permeability of cell membranes
 Thereby improving movement of material in and out of the cells.
 Current directly stimulates muscle fibres.
 Low intensity does not cause visible contraction as seen in faradic treatment.

CONTRA – INDICATIONS
 Skin disorders or diseases
These could be aggravated by the treatment or cross-infection could occur.
 Electrical implants, e.g. pacemakers.
Micro current could cause interference with other electrical sources.
 Metal plates and pins.
These will conduct the current and cause discomfort.
 Severe varicose veins
Accelerating blood flow.

 Excessive dental framework
These conduct minute current transfer to the tooth nerve.
 Loss of tactile sensation
You would not be able to monitor intensity of contractions.
 Clients who suffer from migraines should not be treated around the eye or forehead area.

FACIAL APPLICATION
1.
Apply an electrolyte such as an ionised gel to the skin’s surface.
2.
Apply facial pads to lower part of face.
3.
Use probes on upper part of the face.
4.
After treatment return all setting to zero.
5.
Remove excess gel from skin’s surface.
Effects:
Firms face and neck muscles.
Helps soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

BODY APPLICATION
1.
Select the current, frequency and wave form appropriate to the part of the body to be treated.
2.
Apply conductive gel to the skin.
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Apply probes or conductive gloves.
Manual massage can be given to conclude the treatment to ensure the absorption of the treatment gel.
EFFECTS:
Firms the tissues.
Soft fatty areas are broken down.
Stretch marks and scar tissue improve in appearance – as machine tightens collagen fibres, tissues will appear firmed.

AFTERCARE/HOMECARE
 Facial cosmetic creams and make-up not to be applied directly after treatment. Skin needs to ‘breathe’.
 Negative effects on skin should be discussed i.e. alcohol, smoking, ultra-violet radiation.
 Drinking natural, uncarbonated water after treatment to remove toxins.
 Benefits of healthy diet.
 Simple facial exercises should be recommended.
CONTRA-ACTIONS
 Muscle fatigue caused by incorrect choice of current intensity, frequency and wave form.
 If a contra-action occurs, discontinue treatment and provide appropriate action and advice.

Student activity:
In pairs fill in the grid below putting the contra-indications you think would prevent or restrict this treatment
Prevent Restrict

Originally used about 20 years ago in the ……medical……………..field to restructure injured muscles and repair damaged skin such as
………………scars………. And burns. Particularly successful in improving the facial ……contours……………………………. Of Bells Palsy sufferers and speed up the ……………………recovery……………………. Time, of ruptured ligaments and tendons. The use of micro-current has been ……introduse……………………… into the beauty industry quite recently and is commonly referred to as
‘………………………………………………………. Facelift’. The current is used in salons to rejuvenate skin tissues, lift …………………………sagging………… muscles and refine lines and wrinkles. There are many different types of micro-current machines currently on the market – some incorporate small …………pads………………….. which attach to the facial muscles and others use …………………probes……………………… which are either stroked over the muscles or lift and hold the muscles.
Many machines combine facial and ………body……………………………….. units. A basic micro-current uses a
……low…………………………………………… frequency which is a thousand times smaller than a normal faradic current and is similar to the body’s own electrical field. As a micro-current is tiny it does not …………move…………………………. The whole muscle as in a faradic treatment – it gently stimulates the skin and muscles and is completely …………………………………painless……………. Most micro-current units use an ………………………………………alternating…………………… microcurrent, although not all of them use the same type and modify the current for their own specific use. low body recovery probes introduced pads sagging scars move alternating

non-surgical painless medical contours

Originally used about 20 years ago in the medical..field to restructure injured muscles and repair damaged skin such as
………scars…. And burns. Particularly successful in improving the facial ……contours………. Of Bells Palsy sufferers and speed up the
………recovery…………. Time of ruptured ligaments and tendons. The use of micro-current has been …introduced into the beauty industry quite recently and is commonly referred to as ‘…non-
surgical……………………. Facelift’. The current is used in salons to rejuvenate skin tissues, lift ……sagging…………… muscles and refine lines and wrinkles. There are many different types of microcurrent machines currently on the market – some incorporate small …pads……………….. which attach to the facial muscles and others use ……probes…………………… which are either stroked over the muscles or lift and hold the muscles. Many machines combine facial and ………body…………………….. units. A basic micro-current uses a ………low………………………………… frequency which is a thousand times smaller than a normal faradic current and is similar to the body’s own electrical field. As a micro-current is tiny it does not ………move…………………. The whole muscle as in a faradic treatment – it gently stimulates the skin and muscles and is completely ………painless…………………. Most micro-current units use an ……………alternating………………… micro-current, although not all of them use the same type and modify the current for their own specific use. low body recovery probes introduced pads sagging scars move alternating non-surgical painless medical contours