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Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:29 am  |
First off, I could have sworn there was a thread dedicated to microcurrent in general but I couldn't find it so apologies for that.
I have a home microcurrent device (myotone) that I've recently dug out of hiding. I ran across a thread from Christine about her tips for lifting the jowls and eyes. Obviously, she is using a professional wand unit. I noticed that she uses strategic placements and holds the wands in place for up to 20 seconds at a time. The at home models have you doing way more placements for shorter times (4 seconds for the Myotone). The myotone for example if you include the "advanced" placements has you doing multiple sets of 13 different placements or glides. I realize the home units are no where near as powerful. I'm wondering if I'd be better served to do less placements and glides for longer periods of time? It almost seems like the at home units have you hit every single inch of your face in hopes that you'll hit a sweet spot eventually? I don't mind taking the time to do the routine that came with the device but I'd rather do less placements for a longer period of time (20 seconds?) if that's more effective.
Also, I'd like to find a cheap serum I can use for conduction that I can just leave on my skin when I'm done if anyone has any suggestions? Cheap because I seem to use a LOT of conductive gel.
TIA!
Lorraine |
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Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:16 pm |
Wasn’t there a long thread on the Pico Toner microcurrent a few years back? I’m not finding it when I search.
That thread had lotsa discussion on microcurrent science and results. |
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Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:48 pm |
| I use Spectra 360 Electrode Gel - Parker Laboratories. Cheap and salt free. I buy it on Amazon. |
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Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:45 pm |
I use a myolyft 7e at home. After downloading various manufacturer manuals, in addition to the myolyft, watching numerous you tube videos, I ended up purchasing a couple of esth. training books and some at home video DVD training.
A Take away from all the reading was - it depends on a couple of things: which type of microcurrent stroke you are using, location on face, more 'padding' vs. thin area, age-older skin needs more energy input and will take longer to respond, equipment you are using.
I think from a CACI you tube video I learned the goal is to allow the alternating current time to cycle between the two probes.
With all the different info, I still had to translate that into something practical, right? So, Assuming the probes are in the correct placement and we are referring to the standard 'technique' most manufacturers manuals describe (The 'educate' or 'gliding golgi' stroke) a general recommendation would be if yonger skin (<45) seems to be about 10 to 12 sec hold, repeat the move twice, or 3 times depending on move. If >45 20-24 sec. Repeat move 2, or 3 times
I also watched a couple of Jane Mann you tube videos and she says the most important thing is to just start and even if it is just 5 min a day make sure and put some microcurrent on your face. The energy in your cells will build up over time and your muscles will remember and the hold will last longer.
For me, if I am in the 'microcurrent groove' doing it 3-4 times a week, I might just do a quick go over and focus on a few areas 5-10 min tops and then on the weekend I will break out the book or watch a video and do a complete 40-45 min routine and hold everything 10-12 sec and repeat. If I have not done it in a while I might start with a full hour review. I find microcurrent very relaxing and de-stressing for me.
Disclaimer- I am not a esth., just someone interested in microcurrent who likes to research stuff. What I wrote above is what I have learned works for me and might not work for you. |
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Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:05 am |
Hi Mell,
if you don't mind me asking, can you please recommend some books and where you can buy them?
I am also not a professional, tried to find books that would explain how to use microcurrents on the face, but no luck.
I am also interested in types of microcurrent impulses for different purposes as well as placement of electrodes.
Thank you! |
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