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Introduction to micro current
- 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