Will Electric Stimulation Machines Help Firm Facial Muscles?

   The verdict is still out on this one. We see patients with facial paralysis and its very obvious that  knocking out facial muscles causes severe droop in the face and around the eyes. Yet we also see muscle hypertrophy as an undesirable aging effect in the forehead, neck and jaw region. I think that eventually we will tailor our treatment plans to selectively train and firm up certain facial muscle groups with electro-stimulation and relax other groups with neuro-modulators to achieve the best results.

It's almost hard to keep up with all the "Ground Breaking" technologies that are released so often. Unfortunately, I have found very few to be as impressive as the gold-standard facelift. These "technologies" are usually unpredictable and inferior to a facelift. Things may change as technology evolves.
A microcurrent electrical facial is a gimmick that delivers gentle electric stimulation to the face in an attempt to tone the face. There isnt an iota of scientific evidence to support this device. In fact, even though I am not a fan of these technolgoies, there are other non-surgical options such as ultrasound, radiofrequency, and laser energies which have been shown to be at least somewhat effective. 

There is also NO GUARANTEE when seeking these expensive repetitive treatments. When you seek a qualified surgeon, you can be fairly confident that the surgery will deliver a predictable, durable result with a fairly easy recovery.

My modern quick-recovery facelift delivers natural results because it does not rely on simply tightening the skin, which can create a pulled and unnatural result. Instead, we focus on manipulation of deeper muscles and fat, to artistically improve the jawline, contour the neck and eliminate sagging jowls. 



Another benefit of the modern facelift technique I use in Minneapolis is that it respects the evolving theory of facial aging by not only “lifting” tissues but also “filling” the areas that have lost volume with the careful use of small amounts of fat injections (this is a form of natural “filler” using liposuction). The use of your own fat as a natural filler allows me to put the final touches and optimize your facial rejuvenation outcome.

This is a myth, to work on your facial muscles to get them firmer. It is nor correct to compare such procedures with procedures like facelifts that rejuvenate the face in a radical manner.
Hope this helps,
Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey