Frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) is a noninvasive technique designed to increase cell energy production to decrease inflammation and accelerate healing, while simultaneously balancing out sympathetic/parasympathetic balance for enhanced healing potential.
Radiofrequency and microcurrent treatments are two popular solutions for tightening loose skin, but it may be difficult to determine the one best suited to you.
Reduces Inflammation
Frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) treats injuries and diseases by restoring normal frequencies that support natural electrical patterns used by the body to heal itself. FSM works based on the premise that each tissue and organ has their own individual frequency that gets disrupted when injured; FSM restores these normal frequencies, thus speeding healing while eliminating pain.
FSM devices run a current that is one-millionth of an amp through your body, mimicking what your cells produce naturally. Every part of your body operates at different frequencies – like radio stations – which corresponds with different behaviors occurring within it (for instance reducing inflammation). When applied, particular frequencies will resonate with specific behaviors taking place within you to effectively achieve specific results (such as eliminating stress).
One frequency combination used on patients suffering from shingles was shown to alleviate their pain within 20 minutes and cause lesions to dry up and disappear within two days, while another frequency combination has been demonstrated to increase range of motion, reduce sagging and promote collagen and elastin synthesis in their skin.
Inflammation results from altered electrical patterns. FSM works to restore normal electric gradients within cell membranes, thus decreasing production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and encouraging tissue repair. Furthermore, its frequencies also help mitigate inflammation response through modulating ion channels and signaling pathways.
Frequency specific microcurrent is an effective solution to treat various ailments. However, it should not be used on open wounds, acute infections or active fractures due to risk of further aggravating these conditions and potentially introducing bacteria into the area. Furthermore, microcurrent may stimulate tumor growth and spread cancer cells which is why it should not be recommended as treatment option for cancer patients.
Reduces Pain
As opposed to TENS units, which provide only minimal current that may be uncomfortable for some individuals, frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) uses similar low-level electrical current that your body generates naturally (millionths of an ampere). FSM frequencies resonate with biologic tissue so treatment should be painless; although some individuals may experience vibration sensation.
Microcurrent has almost immediate beneficial results for the body. Along with increasing ATP production in cells, it also reduces inflammation and inhibits release of cytokines which cause pain; secretions increase in tissues including Substance P – an effective natural painkiller; results are documented through numerous studies.
FSM has been shown to effectively reduce nerve pain, helping patients tolerate manual therapy and passive muscle glide techniques more comfortably. One case involved a patient suffering from both fibromyalgia and spinal cord injuries who was unable to perform passive glide techniques without experiencing severe discomfort; after two treatments with FSM they were able to comfortably perform these techniques within their pain free range.
FSM has been shown to increase cellular energy by 500% and reduce inflammation within minutes. It can be applied to any form of trauma including surgical scars and is an invaluable adjunctive therapy for difficult conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.
FSM therapy requires selecting appropriate frequencies based on what area of the body needs healing; to maximize results, therapists must know whether shoulder pain originates in muscles, tendons, bursa or nerves before selecting suitable frequencies to address each specific location of discomfort.
Increases Cellular Energy
Human bodies produce electric currents at the cellular level. We can amplify and stimulate these natural currents using frequencies. This approach helps reestablish healthy connections between organs and their Information Field that have become disrupted due to trauma, illness, injury or stress – they help restore vitality into organs which had become dysfunctional as a result of trauma, illness or injury; we customize frequencies specifically tailored for different tissues/conditions to assist the body with healing itself.
FSM utilizes frequencies delivered with microcurrent-delivering devices. As its microcurrent current is less than 1 millionth of an ampere, this approach is very safe.
FSM devices differ from TENS devices approved for pain by the FDA in that they allow microcurrents to flow without high amperages that can have damaging effects. Microcurrents combined with frequency has been found to create biological resonance and boost ATP production, according to studies.
Dr. McMakin did not create the frequencies used in FSM; rather they were created between 1910 and 1934 by medical and osteopathic physicians on different machines for use on various patients. She began using them in her practice and saw positive effects with them on her patients. Her students continued experimenting with them as she found they could help treat myofascial trigger points pain, neuropathies associated with spine trauma, fibromyalgia pain as well as numerous other clinical conditions.
Microcurrents and frequencies have been demonstrated to be extremely effective at alleviating pain, increasing circulation, boosting collagen and elastin production for skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing, speeding healing after injuries, reducing scarring and helping balance hormones – providing emotional as well as hormonal equilibrium for overall well-being. Studies have also proven these frequencies’ efficacy.
Reduces Sagging
One of the hallmarks of aging is sagging skin, but noninvasive treatments like microcurrent therapy and radiofrequency treatment may offer relief. Both options have their own set of advantages, so it’s essential that you understand each choice’s advantages before selecting an option that meets your individual needs.
Radiofrequency treatments use electromagnetic energy to generate heat, stimulating collagen and elastin production while tightening sagging facial skin and reducing wrinkles for a more refreshed appearance. Furthermore, this non-surgical facelift option requires little downtime.
RF Microneedling
A radiofrequency microneedling device creates small micro-wounds in neck skin, which triggers your body’s natural healing response and produces more collagen and elastin to tighten skin tightening results. This technique can help improve neck skin that has become loose or sagging around jawline or jowl areas. This technique has proven especially successful at tightening sagging neck skin along jawline or jowl area.
As you undergo treatment, you may experience some minor burning or prickling sensations; these should dissipate within hours or days and you will likely require multiple sessions depending on the extent of sagging skin and scars on your body. It’s also essential that sunscreen with at least 30 SPF be worn afterward to protect skin against UV rays.
RF microneedling is a safe and effective treatment option suitable for people of all skin types, colors, and ages. However, pregnant women or people with pacemakers should wait a month after having any other cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels, dermal fillers or wrinkle reducers before receiving this procedure.
Increases Collagen and Elasticity
Radiofrequency and microcurrent are effective non-invasive solutions to tightening skin, providing non-invasive ways of tightening it without surgery or downtime. Radiofrequency treatments use energy waves to heat the deep layers of skin, stimulating collagen production and tightening sagging skin while increasing elasticity for an enhanced youthful glow and smoother texture.
Microcurrent devices employ low levels of electrical current to stimulate muscles beneath the skin, toning and shaping facial features to produce a younger look. Microcurrent has also been proven to increase cell energy, collagen and elastin production and even diminish age spots!
Research indicates that radio frequency (RF) treatments increase new collagen synthesis as measured by picrosirius red staining, and restore normal-appearing elastic fibers in both papillary and reticular dermis of skin. Furthermore, measured sympathetic activity was decreased after treatment as measured by measuring the LF/HF ratio; suggesting an increase in parasympathetic predominance over sympathetic activity.
For decades, surgical facelifts were the only viable solution to combating facial skin laxity; however, these procedures come at a steep physical and financial price tag. Now with non-invasive technologies like microcurrent and radiofrequency treatments available, it is possible to revive a more youthful appearance without the costs and recovery times associated with these surgeries.
Radiofrequency and microcurrent therapies differ in their mechanisms, and working with an aesthetic professional to select the optimal method will depend on your skin goals and preferences. For instance, InMode’s Morpheus 8 system combines fractionated RF energy with micro needling for tighter, more resilient skin – offering deeper renewal than either technology alone; its synergy can significantly diminish fine lines and wrinkles as well as cellulite stretch marks crepiness.
