High frequency is a popular treatment choice among estheticians to address many skincare needs, including acne management, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles and puffy eyes. High frequency helps kill bacteria while stimulating collagen production for cell renewal and cell renewal.
High frequency therapy works wonders on the scalp, increasing circulation and contributing to hair health. High frequency is only ever applied on clean, dry skin – prior to any peels being performed – for maximum effect.
How Does it Work?
High frequency electrical currents stimulate, energize and sanitize the skin in numerous ways. They enhance blood circulation, boost collagen and elastin production, eliminate toxins that cause acne breakouts, encourage lymphatic drainage and enhance skin care product penetration.
At the core of any high frequency facial, electric current is administered through glass electrodes attached to the skin and filled with neon or argon gas, producing a gentle red/orange or violet glow when passed by currents. Oxygen molecules created through this process penetrate deep into the skin for revitalizing effects that leave it looking rosy, firm and noticeably softer.
At high frequency treatments, oscillating electrical currents help drain excess fluid from the skin’s surface, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles by draining away fluid build-up, as well as scars or hyperpigmentation. A tingling or “zapping” sensation may occur as this interacts with our tissue’s water molecules – it’s all thanks to electric currents!
High frequency therapy has long been studied and its advantages outlined by both scientific and clinical research studies. Its safe, gentle oscillating electrical currents help promote tissue metabolism, increase cell renewal, stimulate circulation, kill bacteria and encourage lymphatic drainage – qualities which have made this technique especially effective at treating conditions such as enlarged pores, acne management, fine lines/wrinkles/puffy eyes/dark circles, cellulite as well as even in some instances, thinning hair.
Nikola Tesla invented the original high frequency appliance in the late 1800s; it was referred to as Violet Ray and was used prior to modern antibiotics being available as an effective means of treating infections like strep throat. High frequency was then introduced into spas and professional salons across Europe in the 1970s, quickly becoming popular with licensed estheticians for its healing and beautifying benefits as a cosmetic healing treatment and rejuvenating technique. High frequency can also be performed independently or alongside other skincare procedures for enhanced results.
