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How can mechanical facial stimulation help with physical signs of ageing?

There are many different ways to physically stimulate the skin on the face, including facial massage, microcurrent, high frequency, electro-muscle stimulation (EMS), cold therapy, and the mechanical stimulation used in LPG’s Endermologie treatment.

The science behind mechanical facial stimulation is amazing, even with using quite a simple technique. In the dermis there are very important elements, like collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which give structure to the skin. As we get older these begin to break down, so we get sagginess and wrinkles.

During mechanical stimulation, a motorised device is used to stimulate the skin, using a system of suction and rolls and flaps to pinch. This works in the epidermis and dermis to create a reaction from the skin’s cells.

By mechanically stimulating the skin, you can increase blood circulation and the function of the fibroblasts, helping to strengthen the skin’s structure – hyaluronic acid in the treated area can increase by up to 80% after a course of treatments. It also has a very good action with lymphatic drainage, which is a great additional benefit that can help with puffiness, and there’s no downtime to this kind of treatment as the only side-effect is a slight flush to the skin.

Mechanical stimulation techniques work well in combination with a wide range of treatments, including microneedling and high frequency. It can even be used prior to injectable treatments to prepare the tissue, and it can be used two weeks after fillers and botulinum toxin injections to help maintain their results.