Although home microcurrent systems were available in Europe – in the US
it was a different matter. The sophisticated microcurrent machines used by
estheticians and physicians in spas and clinics had not been adapted for
our use at home. Earlier this year Carol Cole changed all that when she released NuFace
– the first (and she claims only) FDA approved true home microcurrent
system on the US market. Carol Cole is – in case you weren’t aware – a cosmetic dermatologist
based in San Diego with over 25 years experience including in office
microcurrent treatments for a celebrity client base.
| Name and manufacturer and regular price |
FDA approved, year launched |
technical specification |
major feature and benefits |
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NuFace
$379 Carol Cole Company
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approved 2008 |
Uses
Micro Amps. patent-pending microcurrent technology. adjustable
intensity level. class II medical device |
Carole
Cole claims that NuFace can deliver impressive results in around 5
minutes per day – tighter skin, more defined jaw line and
cheekbones, reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, lifted eyebrow,
wider eye, and a more youthful glow.
The pack comes with the Carol
Cole derma-gel to improve conductivity and gliding when using NuFace
and an optimizing mist with hyaluronic acid which is used after
treatment to intensify lifting and hydrating. Immediate and
cumulative results. Recommended for all skin types, ethnicities and
ages. Noninvasive, Safe, Gentle and Painless |
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ElectroLast $150 Intelligent Skin Sense |
launched Jan, 2009 |
Utilizing non-invasive, gentle
electronic stimulation |
ElectroLast improves the appearance of
the skin by working synergistically with the bodies’ own electrical
network. Utilizing non-invasive, gentle electronic stimulation,
ElectroLast improves overall muscle and skin tone and maintains the
health of the skin. |
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DermaWand |
|
a gentle stream of low level
micro-current impulses up to 168,000 cycles per second, imitating
hundreds of tiny fingers that massage your skin |
helping the skin look more toned and
tight, smoothing out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Plus
DermaWand oxygenates by giving off enriched oxygen that cleanses and
purifies helping breathe new life onto your skin’s surface. |
FaceMaster $228.95 |
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Advanced "wave" technology with a
microcurrent of electricity to gently stimulate the 22 muscles of
face |
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Finer Face Finer Pty Ltd., Australia |
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uses a patented alternating tsunami wave
form which works in harmony with the naturally occurring
bio-electric current of the body. |
uses a totally safe and painless
low-level electrical impulses to "re-program" the muscles back into
shape. The facial contours are uplifted and toned and the complexion
is left glowing. Elastin fibres in the dermis doubles in length and
are increased by 48%, collagen in the connective tissue was also
increased by 14% and there was a 38% increase of circulation in the
areas being treated with microcurrent. |
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NeoLady at home $249 |
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effective |