A microcurrent facial starts out like any other classic treatment: double cleanse, exfoliate, steam, extract and massage — then when the microcurrant device is removed. This may vary depending on the brand; Some are short and narrow, others are round and cylindrical.
Microcurrent always requires a water-based conductive gel to work, so your esthetician will start by applying jelly-like gauze to the areas you want to harden. Eventually, they will start gliding the device across your skin: “Starting from the neck and ending at the forehead, an electric probe is used to lift your muscles from bottom to top,” Akram explains.
Now, for the million dollar question: Having trouble? Assuming you’re using a quality microcurrent device, you shouldn’t actually feel anything. “Microcurrent is a very low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s own natural electrical current. Since this level of electricity is so low, treatments are comfortable and painless,” Garcia notes. As the device reaches thinner, more delicate areas around the face, you may notice a slight tingling sensation, but your muscles should not dance in response – in fact, any reaction can be a red flag.