Microcurrent vs. Microneedling

While microcurrent and microneedling both offer a myriad of skin benefits, they work differently and target distinct aspects of skin health. Let’s explore the key differences between microcurrent therapy and microneedling to help you decide which might be the better fit for your skincare needs.

Microcurrent Therapy

Microcurrent devices utilize low-level electrical currents to stimulate facial muscles and promote cellular activity. Originally developed for medical purposes, it has gained popularity in skincare for its ability to lift and tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall tone.

• How It Works: By delivering gentle electrical impulses to the face, it re-educates facial muscles, encouraging them to contract and tighten.
• Benefits: Tones facial muscles, reduces wrinkles, improves circulation.

Microneedling

Microneedling involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. This controlled injury triggers the body’s natural healing process, stimulating collagen and elastin production.

• How It Works: The microneedles create micro-injuries in the skin, prompting the skin to produce new collagen and elastin, improving texture and firmness.
• Benefits: Reduces scars and wrinkles, improves skin texture, enhances product absorption.

Comparing Microcurrent & Microneedling

While both offer benefits for skin health, they have distinct mechanisms and target different concerns. Microcurrent therapy focuses on muscle stimulation and facial contouring, making it ideal for lifting sagging muscles and improving skin tone. In contrast, microneedling addresses skin texture and collagen production, making it suitable for those looking to reduce scars, wrinkles, and improve overall skin firmness.

In conclusion, both microcurrent and microneedling offer valuable skincare benefits. By understanding their differences you can make an informed choice on which is the most fitting treatment for your skin goals.

Still can’t decide? These two treatments are actually compatible: microcurrent treatment can be performed before microneedling with no down-time, so really there’s no need to choose!