Skincare Benefits of LED with EMS versus using Microcurrent

According to Mintel, in the US, 75% of female consumers currently use, or are interested in trying, a skin care device. These electronic implements can have  multiple of benefits to the skin, including helping boost the efficacy of the products used during the treatment, and helping to stimulate the surface skin layers.

Not all devices are for the consumer, however.  Some medical practitioners caution against using devices that are invasive or puncture the skin, even if marketed for at home use.  According to Natalya Fazylova, DNP of ReBalance Integrative Medicine and Anti-Aging Center in NYC, treatments such as microneedling should only be done by a qualified doctor or nurse in a medical setting.

Each device also has unique contraindications, which can include pre-existing conditions such as pregnancy, open lesions, high blood pressure, asthma, metal implants or excessive fillings, rosacea, pacemakers, advanced diabetes, medications such as Accutane, and epilepsy.  It is for this reason that it is always advised that devices be used by professional estheticians and at-home through  professional  advice and recommendation.

When it comes to which type of modality to use, the answer depends on the desired benefits.  In general, Microcurrent works by stimulating the muscles of the face, helping with the structural firmness of the skin. Cosmetically, Microcurrent is generally considered an option for maintenance, versus choosing an invasive treatment such as plastic surgery or injections. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) sends pulsing current specifically to the muscle, causing it to periodically contract and relax. In medical use, EMS is considered the safest electric current therapy.

LED treatment or light therapy can provide a wide array of benefits, from assisting in the penetration of the product to helping reduce the appearance of oil on the skin.  It is for this reason that the LED Radio Frequency and EMS Skin Tightening Machine  is a one-stop-shop for skin care, combining the benefits of LED, Radio Frequency, EMS, Mesoporation and Electroporation.