Facial myostimulation
Facial myostimulation is a physiotherapy procedure for stimulating the muscles of the face using dosed electrical impulses. Myostimulation is aimed at restoring muscle tissue, since the facial muscles belong to the muscle group that cannot be trained.
During facial myostimulation using special electrodes, a small physiological discharge of electric current is applied, which leads to a forced contraction of certain facial muscles. The facial muscles perform a kind of gymnastics. Such fitness for facial muscles in a beauty chair leads to their strengthening, and accordingly, lifting. Along with lifting facial muscles, skin tightening also occurs, as the facial muscles are woven into the skin that covers them.
Who is the facial myostimulation procedure indicated for?
- With tired, deformative type of aging, when the tissues of the face begin to sink down under the influence of gravity.
- In case of overdose of Botox, to restore muscle contractions.
- This is an ideal procedure for those who are not ready for injection and other aggressive techniques, but want to get tangible results using classic cosmetic procedures.
Myostimulation is recommended in the following cases:
- sagging skin
- wrinkles
- dull complexion and discoloration
- scars and acne marks
- tendency to edema
- bags and dark circles under the eyes
- "Floating" face oval
- double chin.
What are the contraindications to facial myostimulation?
- Common, as for all physiotherapeutic procedures: acute diseases, chronic in the phase of exacerbation, neoplasms and purulent-inflammatory processes on the skin in the area of the proposed procedure.
- Specific, associated with the effects of electric current: hypertension stage 2-3, the presence of metal implants in the area of the procedure and an artificial driver of the heart rate.
How is the facial myostimulation procedure performed?
The beautician thoroughly cleanses the skin and applies electrodes of the myostimulation apparatus to the beginning and end points of each facial muscle.
The strength of the current is calculated individually in the range of pleasant sensations of muscle contraction and is reduced on the thinner muscles, for example, around the eyes and mouth.
For each facial muscle that needs toning, 10-15 contractions are performed.
How long does the procedure take?
A session of facial myostimulation lasts from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on individual parameters.
The course of facial myostimulation depends on the age and individual state of muscle tone.
On average, the course consists of 6-10 procedures, performed every 2-3 days, followed by supporting procedures once a week.
Like body fitness, facial fitness routines require regular muscle tone support.
To correct the consequences of unsuccessful botulinum toxin injections (patients with complications from other clinics come to us), 2-3 procedures are enough.
The effect of the facial myostimulation procedure:
- pronounced lifting,
- normalization of microcirculation of blood and lymph
- relieving muscle spasms
- improvement of complexion
- elimination of toxins and metabolic products from the cell and intercellular space
- stimulation of collagen production
- correction of facial wrinkles
- lifting and clear contours of the oval of the face.