Beauty Salons' Secret Weapon—EMS Facial Beauty Devices

In top-tier skincare centers, EMS devices have become a core component of anti-aging programs. Compared to home devices, professional-grade EMS devices are reshaping the non-surgical anti-aging market with their stronger energy output, more precise muscle targeting, and more pronounced results.

I. Core Benefits of Facial EMS
1. Muscle Training and Tightening
Microcurrent stimulates superficial facial muscles (such as the zygomatic major and platysma muscles), simulating movement and contraction to increase muscle tone and improve sagging. This is like a "weightless workout" for the face, ideal for addressing early-stage sagging caused by muscle atrophy.

2. Boosting Blood Circulation and Metabolism
The electrical pulses dilate blood vessels, increasing local blood oxygen supply and alleviating edema-related puffiness (such as morning swelling). Clinical Data: Skin temperature rises an average of 1.5-2°C after use.

3. Temporary Contour Lifting

The immediate effect is due to muscle contraction and lymphatic drainage, visually narrowing the jawline and lifting the cheekbones (lasting approximately 8-12 hours).

4. Assisting Skincare Penetration

The electrical current temporarily opens ion channels, increasing the absorption rate of active ingredients by approximately 20-30%.

 

II: Scientific Use
1. Limitations of EMS

• It cannot dissolve fat or rebuild collagen, and its effect on deep wrinkles and bone aging is limited.
• Those with less muscle mass (such as the elderly) may have a weaker response and may require combined use with collagen stimulation technologies such as radiofrequency/ultrasound.
• After discontinuation, muscles gradually return to their original state. Maintenance use is recommended 2-3 times per week.

2. Treatment Design
EMS + Radiofrequency: Dual muscle and collagen reconstruction
EMS + Ultrasound: Synergistic deep and superficial lifting
Combined use of different aesthetic devices achieves a 1+1 > 2 effect

 

III. Suitable Patients and Contraindications

Suitable Patients:
1. Premature aging sagging (25-45 years old)

• Nasal folds visible when making facial expressions
• Blurred jawline without a double chin
• Slight sagging of the apple cheeks

2. Metabolic edema

• Noticeable eye bags/cheek swelling upon waking
• Skin rebounds faster than 3 seconds when pressed
• Those who frequently stay up late or consume a high-salt diet

3. Minimally invasive postoperative recovery

• 2 weeks after thread lifting (avoiding the wound)
• 1 month after hyaluronic acid fillers

Contraindications:
- Pregnant women, epileptics, pacemaker wearers
- Excessive facial fillers (may accelerate hyaluronic acid metabolism)
- Acute dermatitis or damaged skin