Micro-current Technology is the only aesthetic treatment available that can physically firm and tone the skin through muscle re-education. This process of a gentle ‘re-education’ of the fine facial muscles stimulates them with very small amounts of electricity. Micro-current is a specific amount of electricity that mirrors the body’s own natural current and works in harmony with the body’s own electrical system.

Micro-current impulses trigger a chemical reaction at a cellular level to increase the effectiveness of how our bodies use ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a protein that is referred to as ‘the energy of life’. Micro-current mimics the electrical signals from the brain to the message center of the muscle, which is the tendon. The Micro-current stimulates the tendon thus aiding in strengthening the muscles by bringing more definition to the face and body. By reproducing the body’s own biological current, we can re-establish muscle memory naturally. This process is painless.

Aside from muscle re-education and massive increases in ATP levels, micro-current has other proven benefits for aesthetic applications. Emil Y Chi, PhD, director of the University of Washington ‘s department of pathology, performed clinical studies using micro-current equipment. He notes,” The fact that technology works in harmony with the body is evident. Examination of the skin tissue treated with micro-current showed a 45% increase in the number of elastin fibers in the dermis, and the length if the fibers on average doubled. The collagen thickness in the connective tissues increased 10%, And the numbers of blood vessels increased by 35%. The application of micro-current to skin and tissue produced a firmer and tighter feeling on the skin surface.

Many of the studies detailing the massive increase in speed regarding wound healing refer to ATP as one of the attributing factors. The other attributing factor is an increase in blood circulation. Blood circulation has everything to do with the function, condition, color, and overall health of the skin, as underlying tissue.

The fact that ATP can be stockpiled or stored is the reason why microcurrent treatment results are cumulative and become better as a series of treatments progresses. Treatments are recommended twice a week 36 hours apart for 10 to 12 sessions before going to monthly maintenance.

By administering a series of treatments before surgery, muscle and tissue condition is maximized, inclusive of an excessive storage of ATP. Microcurrent treatment of sutures and trauma post-op decreases the down time by reducing inflammation, redness and irritation, while enhancing the healing ability and minimizing scar tissue. Post- surgery treatments also are vital to maintain the results of the surgical work.

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