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Nuface - Horrible Side Effects
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I'm posting this to see if anyone else has had a...
LILTL99April 5, 2018
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I'm posting this to see if anyone else has had a similar experience. I purchased the Nuface PRO from the (amazing) medspa I go to. The PRO has a stronger microcurrent than the regular which you can purchase online (the PRO can only be purchased through verified medical practices/medspas/plastic surgeons).
I will say that it DOES WORK. My face was toned, firm, and lifted. I actually really liked the way it made my face look.
But the side effects were HORRENDOUS. And I haven't run into anyone who's experienced the same and it's been so frustrating for me.
I used for one month, and could not use more than 4 days in a row due to intense head pressure, numbness/tingling on my scalp, down my neck, and in my teeth, MAJOR teeth sensitivity, and shooting pains through my head. Not like a regular headache, but rather shooting sensations. It was extremely scary. And these side effects would last for days after I stopped usage.
I started researching microcurrent facials and apparently what this is is lymphatic drainage. And that type of drainage is a detox, which can incur detox symptoms. I'm hoping that is what these side effects were due to, and therefore I started guzzling water and that seemed to alleviate the intensity of the side effects. I never drank water after I used the device, and I think that was one of my problems.
Needless to say I had to stop using completely because of how scary it was for me. Just wondering if anyone else had the same or similar experience? I am super frustrated because I don't think I can return, AND I was loving the results. :/
I will say that it DOES WORK. My face was toned, firm, and lifted. I actually really liked the way it made my face look.
But the side effects were HORRENDOUS. And I haven't run into anyone who's experienced the same and it's been so frustrating for me.
I used for one month, and could not use more than 4 days in a row due to intense head pressure, numbness/tingling on my scalp, down my neck, and in my teeth, MAJOR teeth sensitivity, and shooting pains through my head. Not like a regular headache, but rather shooting sensations. It was extremely scary. And these side effects would last for days after I stopped usage.
I started researching microcurrent facials and apparently what this is is lymphatic drainage. And that type of drainage is a detox, which can incur detox symptoms. I'm hoping that is what these side effects were due to, and therefore I started guzzling water and that seemed to alleviate the intensity of the side effects. I never drank water after I used the device, and I think that was one of my problems.
Needless to say I had to stop using completely because of how scary it was for me. Just wondering if anyone else had the same or similar experience? I am super frustrated because I don't think I can return, AND I was loving the results. :/
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May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018
The first link was a dead link. The second link states the following (copying and pasting from article):
Many fake NuFACE Trinity devices online come with the branding “NuFACE Trinity/PRO”. The PRO device is solely available through professional salons and in very limited areas across the world.
I got mine at a highly reputable and professional med spa. It is #18 in the country. It was not a fake.
Many fake NuFACE Trinity devices online come with the branding “NuFACE Trinity/PRO”. The PRO device is solely available through professional salons and in very limited areas across the world.
I got mine at a highly reputable and professional med spa. It is #18 in the country. It was not a fake.
June 21, 2018
It sounds to me that the current is too strong. I do get a metallic taste and odd sensation when I use close to my mouth, which has metal fillings. I use the Trinity on high.
July 20, 2018
No I believe an anuthibg sold at Nordstrom is the regular model. The PRO can only be purchased at a doctors office/medical spa.
August 9, 2018
OMG! I had anaphylactic shock after using it for three days. Called 911 emergency visit and so gave 4 Urgent care visits. I’m on steroids and other horrible meds. Had to have a CAt scan of my head. Not done yet with doctor’s appointments so far! We should consider filing a class action! This device will eventually kill people
August 10, 2018
Holy **** that is AWFUL!! I cannot BELIEVE you went through that! What did the doctors say? Were they able to pinpoint a sensitivity you have or did they connect any dots? I would love to know what this device is really doing to people! I thought if I had used it one more time that would've been it for me bc of the intensity of my symptoms. I was so scared! I am so so sooo sorry this happened to you and please keep us updated as to your healing progress! ❤️❤️❤️
August 14, 2018
I understand there's an "almost perfect" fake on the market. It may have been on YouTube. It is the one causing all the problems. Only buy from Nord, Ulta or directly from the mfg.
But I wouldn't risk buying from Amazon or anyplace else.
But I wouldn't risk buying from Amazon or anyplace else.
August 14, 2018
I got mine from a reputable plastic surgeon's office. They get theirs direct from NuFace. This was the real thing. It's just that scary..
Thank you for sharing!
Like I mentioned before it could simply be detox effects which wouldn't surprise me (since lymphatic drainage IS a detox) but it's definitely scary and I'd also love to know if anything is permanent.
I started drinking more water but I know I still don't drink enough!
I'd say start drinking a TON of water everyday. Just make it a habit. And see how you feel. My symptoms seemed to decrease a bit with more water.
Please keep me updated! Feel free to message me if you want.