2. What is Micro-current?What is Micro-current?
• Micro-current works with our bodies
own natural impulses
• Our brain sends massages
continuously to our muscles and
tissues
• With age, the body slows down,
muscles begin to age and the skin
deteriorates
3. What is Micro-current?What is Micro-current?
• Micro-current speeds up the
metabolism of the tissue and cellular
activity
• It can be used as a preventative or a
corrective treatment depending on
clients needs
• It heals the tissues so visible results
can be seen after 1 treatment alone
4. What is Micro-current?What is Micro-current?
• Skin will tighten, lines and wrinkles
will soften and the muscle and
tissues will be in a better state to
work with the bodies own natural
impulses
• The ageing process will be delayed
5. About the currentAbout the current
• Micro-current is a thousand times
smaller than a milliamp and a million
times smaller than an amp!!
• Micro-current is measured in hertz
(Hz)
6. Wave FormsWave Forms
• There are 4 wave forms that are used.
They are:
• > Synergetic = This is used in the lifting
programmes for a superficial effect
• >Ramp = Used in lifting programmes &
has a pumping effect
• > Square = This has a lifting effect
• Rectangular = This is a lifting effect with a
longer hold
7. About the treatment!About the treatment!
• There are 6 parts to the treatment.
>Programme 1 ( Circulation)
• This programme stimulates
circulation and activates lymph
Programme 2 ( Lymph drainage)
• This will increase lymph drainage,
ridding the tissues of toxins and
waste
8. About the treatment!About the treatment!
• Programme 3 ( Lifting)
The muscles are shortened or
lengthened to firm the contours of
the face
• Programme 4 (Lifting)
> Same programme as before but a
deeper lift concentrating on problem
areas
9. About the treatment!About the treatment!
• Programme 5 ( Firming)
Concentrates on the epidermis and
dermis to improve the skin and
underlying structures
Programme 6 ( Iontophoresis)
• Introduces collagen and elastin to
the skin to promote a regenerative
process
10. Benefits of Micro-currentBenefits of Micro-current
• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and
fine lines
• Reduces oedema, puffiness & dark circles
are reduced
• Gives a youthful appearance
• Tones skin
• Diminishes scar tissues
• Improves colour & texture
• Tightens pores
• Lifts sagging muscles
11. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
• Anti-depressants (Can be a barrier to treatment)
• Collagen injections (Avoid 6-8 weeks)
• Ro-Accuntaine (Causes thinning of the skin-acne drug)
• Chemotherapy (Cleared for 4 years)
• Smokers (Due to premature ageing-add extra to the
course)
• Recent operations (Can cause barrier to treatment, avoid
for 9 months after and add 2 more treatments to course)
• Diabetes
• Heart conditions
• Pregnancy
• Metal pins/plates
12. Courses of treatmentCourses of treatment
• For the best results of micro-current
the client should have a course of
treatments consisting of 10-12
treatments over 5-6 weeks (2 per
week)
• They will then be advised to have 1
per month as a maintenance
treatment
13. Aftercare to treatmentAftercare to treatment
• Have a good skin care routine at
home
• Exfoliate regularly
• Complete facial exercises
• Drink water
• Ensure regular treatments
