What is the science behind the device?

This device combines clinically proven microcurrent massaging + LED light therapy. With the LiftLab Sculptor, you can fight signs of aging by increasing collagen production, reducing inflammation, hydrate skin, and drain swelling. Read more about each technology below.

How Does Microcurrent Work?

Microcurrent operates by passing an electrical current between positively and negatively charged conductors. In salon devices, these conductors are typically long, slender rods, while at-home devices often feature more user-friendly spheres. When both conductors make contact with your skin, the current flows through the underlying muscles, helping to "tone up" rather than working directly on the skin.

"The process involves re-educating the muscles—32 of them, in fact," explains facialist Abigail James. However, the low-intensity microcurrent alone isn't sufficient to manipulate the muscles. "Such a small amount of current is used that it cannot move the muscles by itself. This is why probes—or sometimes electric gloves, which are excellent for hands-on lifting and product penetration—are employed. The probes physically reposition the muscles, a process known as re-education," she says.

What Are the Benefits of Microcurrent?

Microcurrent therapy stimulates facial muscles with mild electrical pulses, resulting in a more toned and lifted appearance, akin to a sculpting workout for your face. The benefits are both immediate and cumulative, which is why many people find it so appealing. However, the advantages of microcurrent extend beyond just lifting.

"Microcurrent’s main benefits go far beyond just a lift," says facialist Abigail James. "It also boosts circulation, enhances the penetration of skincare products, and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. Additionally, it stimulates ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is essentially muscle energy and is responsible for several key processes such as photosynthesis, muscle re-education, and protein synthesis."

Benefits of LED Light Therapy

LED lights, though available since the 1960s, have only recently been utilized in skincare treatments. Different wavelengths penetrate the skin at various depths, making this therapy effective for addressing a range of skin conditions, including:

Acne

• Blue Light: Commonly used to treat acne, blue light can kill the bacteria responsible for acne and reduce oil production by the glands, preventing hair follicles from becoming clogged and causing breakouts.
• Red Light: Often combined with blue light, red light helps reduce inflammation and redness associated with acne.

Aging

• Red Light: Stimulates fibroblasts, which are crucial for collagen production, aiding skin recovery. Studies have shown that red LED light therapy can tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and make the skin smoother and softer.
• Photodynamic Therapy: When used with 5-aminolevulinic acid, red LED light therapy can further reduce fine lines and enhance skin softness.

Wound Healing

• Red LED Light: Promotes collagen production, vital for wound healing. Post-surgery, red LED light therapy can help reduce redness, swelling, and bruising, and accelerate the healing process.

What serum should I use?

Many of our customers use different serums, but we recommend applying an ultra-hydrating hyaluronic-based solution to maximize results. With the ability to hold up to 1000 times its molecular weight in water, hyaluronic acid infuses skin with moisture and locks in hydration into the skin. Restoring the lost hyaluronic acid can counter signs of aging, giving you that softer, smoother, more radiant skin you've been looking for.