The Effects of Micro-current Beauty Devices on Facial Size and Skin Conditions

This study attempted to evaluate the effects of micro-current beauty devices by comparing changes in facial size and skin conditions after using these devices and manual techniques. The participants were adult women aged 20 to 50, with 8 in the experimental group (using the micro-current device) and 8 in the control group (using manual techniques). Treatments took place twice a week for 30 minutes over two weeks, totaling four sessions. Facial size (divided into four sections) and skin conditions (hydration, elasticity, roughness, pore size, and pigmentation) were measured before the treatments and 2 and 4 weeks afterward. Additionally, participants’ satisfaction levels were assessed after each session. The results indicated that the group using micro-current beauty devices experienced a greater reduction in facial size measurements, particularly in the distances from the corners of the mouth to the ear and from the chin to the ear. In terms of skin condition, both groups showed increased hydration after four sessions. However, the micro-current group demonstrated a significant improvement in elasticity and a noticeable decrease in roughness. The satisfaction survey results revealed that the experimental group using micro-current devices reported significantly higher satisfaction than the control group in all areas, including reductions in facial size, improvements in skin elasticity, decreases in roughness, perceived intensity of the technique, overall satisfaction, effectiveness of facial improvement, and willingness to continue treatments. Thus, skincare treatments using micro-current devices are effective for reducing facial size and enhancing elasticity and smoothness. Consequently, it is anticipated that skincare programs and marketing focused on micro-current beauty devices will be effectively tailored to individuals seeking to reduce facial size and improve skin conditions.