Correy P. Lai Lic.Ac.
What is microcurrent?
Microcurrent is a specific amount of electricity that stimulates the bodies’ ATP in cellular level. ATP (adenosine triphoshate) is a protein that provides energy in the body for muscle contraction.
How does microcurrent work?
Microcurrent mimics the electrical signal send from the brain, and stimulate the production of ATP, which strength the muscles by bringing more definition to the face and body. By increasing the production and activities of ATP, microcurrent increase the metabolism of the cells, and plumping up those slack muscles. Microcurrent enhances the collagen level and elasticity of the muscle.
Who will benefit from it?
Everyone, male and female if you want to keep the young look for years.
What do one expect during the treatment?
You should not feel anything during the treatment. If you feel something or tingling, tell the practitioner to lower the current until you feel nothing.
How often you should have the treatment?
It depends on one’s age and life style. For example, a person starting the first treatment at the age of 30 may need to come once a month for maintenance. On the hand, when a person starts the treatment at age of 50, they may need to come in two times a week for a few weeks, and then come once a month for maintenance.
How long does a treatment take?
The short program is about 20 minutes each treatment. The short program is good for quick fix for wedding, family or school reunion, party, etc.; it is usually 3 treatments before one’s big day. The short program is also good for people with good skin condition, and in their earliest 30's, it is a maintenance treatment.
The long program is about 40 minutes each treatment. It is for less than perfect skin condition. It is the beginners’ treatment. After a few sections of long program, you may take the short program for maintenance.
What age is a good age to start the treatment?
30 years old and plus. The earlier you start the treatment, the younger look you will able to keep for years.
What should one do before , during and after a treatment?
Before the treatment, you should drink a cup of water, wash face and take off make up.
During the treatment, most people will fall asleep. Just relax! and enjoy!
After the treatment, you should drink another cup of water. When getting up, you may experience light headed due to increase circulation and asleep. Sit on the table for a while if one wish. Take all the time one needs.
Annnnnnnnd, don’t forget to look at the mirror.
How soon can one notice the different?
It depends on the skin condition. Most people notice improvement at the end of the first treatment. Some people with less than perfect skin condition may need several treatments to notice the improvement. Again, healthy life style will help to improve the skin condition and keep the skin look younger and fewer winkles will form.
What life style will help keep the skin look younger and healthier, and fewer winkles?
Good question. Young and healthy skin come with healthy eating. Lots of vegetable and fruit, water, high quality whole food supplement, enough sleep. Less fried and fast food. Less preservative food. Do not smoke and drink. Nicotine and alcohol will age the skin and dehydrated the skin.