Facial Microcurrent: Do They Work Like a Facelift?

There is value, for the right patients, in the numerous non surgical options that exist to treat the aging face.  A facelift is unique from any non surgical option in that it lifts and repositions the facial tissue upward, back to the position and shape of the face in our youth.  Our practice prefers a Deep Plane Facelift that lifts and elevates the sagging facial skin, muscle and deeper fat pads.  This technique restores the heart shaped face of youth, with wider and more prominent cheek bones and a slender, tapered jawline.  While the numerous non surgical devices can tighten, I have not encountered one that can actually lift the face.   

Thank you for your question. While microcurrent facials can help stimulate collagen and provide a bit of tightening, a facelift can 100% correct hanging skin, sagging midfaces and jowling for long-lasting results. A microlift procedure can not be compared to a facelift procedure, as it does not address signs of aging in such an effective fashion. Please consult with an experienced, trustworthy and board certified plastic surgeon with knowledge and experience in facial rejuvenation techniques.  

Microcurrent cannot compare to a facelift. A well done facelift is still the ultimate facial rejvenation technique. The surgery addresses multiple layers of facial ageing deep muscle tightening, fat contouring and skin redraping for a permanent facial rejuvenation and remodelling.
There is little to no evidence that microcurrent works for any length of time. The benefit will last a few days at best. The benefits are that the treatment is non invasive and requires no down time. It is usually done at the time of a facial.