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Frequently asked questions

We specialise in bespoke facials using CACI’s award winning microcurrent technology and Dermalux’s LED phototherapy. We fully expect our clients to have many questions about CACI, Dermalux and their facial treatments along with more general skincare. Please feel free to use the contact details above or the form below if you have any questions or concerns that are not covered in the FAQ’s below.

Microcurrent therapy delivers tiny electrical impulses that mirror the body’s own natural bioelectrical field. Microcurrent stimulation helps to re-educate the muscles and can lift, firm and tone.

Microcurrent in aesthetics is commonly described as “facial toning” or “non-surgical face lifting” due to the dramatic lifting effect that it has on facial muscles and contours.

Microcurrent treatments are virtually sub-sensory with just a slight tingling sensation. Clients often describe it as an energised or warm sensation on the skin and virtually painless.

Yes. Microcurrent therapy was originally developed as a medical application to treat facial palsy and restore muscle tone by applying tiny microcurrent impulses to the affected muscles.

Today this proven technology is now available in thousands of aesthetic clinics worldwide as a painless cosmetic treatment.

All treatments are non-invasive and gentle on the skin so there is no interruption to your lifestyle.

Although a remarkable difference is seen after the first treatment, the benefits are cumulative and typically a course of 10 treatments will be required for optimum results.

After a course of treatments you will see real improvements in how your skin looks and feels. Your facial contours will look lifted and toned with a fresher, more youthful appearance. A monthly top up treatment is then recommended to maintain results.

It’s just like going to the gym for a body workout. If you stop, the results will gradually diminish and your facial muscles may eventually return to how they were before treatments commenced.

Treatment is not advised if you have any of the following conditions: Any form of cancer; pregnancy; epilepsy; diabetes; heart condition/cardiac pacemaker; thrombosis; facial implants (if treating face); skin disease (avoid area); skin lesions; recent surgery (performed within the last 6 months).

Areas being treated with Botox (wait three months) or dermal fillers (wait two weeks) should be avoided.

Note: Anti-depressants, high blood pressure medication and other muscle relaxants may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.

Please note: if you are taking any medication or have an existing medical condition or concern not listed above, please consult with your doctor first.

S.P.E.D (Simultaneous Photo Electrical Delivery) microcurrent LED technology is an enhanced technology that delivers simultaneous dual action facial toning and skin rejuvenation, clinically proven to deliver quicker, better and longer lasting results than standard microcurrent.

S.P.E.D combines the original CACI facial toning technology with high brilliance pulsed LED and is virtually painless.

The orbital rotation of the handpiece performs a progressive and controlled skin exfoliation, removing imperfections and impurities.

A selection of single use, disposable abrasive treatment tips coated with a layer of silicon carbide are used to either superficially or deeply exfoliate the epidermis, resulting in a clearer, smoother and more youthful looking complexion. The CACI orbital microdermabrasion delivers simultaneous LED light at the same time as the exfoliation to promote healing and skin rejuvenation.

This treatment is completely painless. We use a ‘no dragging’ and ‘no pulling’ technique on the skin and simultaneous vibrations to make the treatment very comfortable.

Our unique ultrasonic peeling handpiece rapidly vibrates on the skin (27,000 times per second) to gently exfoliate and revitalise. The vibrations draw skin impurities to the surface and dislodge dead skin cells revealing a healthy, glowing complexion. This is a more gentle alternative to orbital microdermabrasion.

The ultrasonic peeling treatment creates a warm and energised feeling on the skin and is a very comfortable treatment.

LED light therapy utilises the therapeutic properties of red and blue light to calm the skin, neutralise bacteria and reduce redness in order to help tackle acne, blemishes and scar tissue.

Blue light calms the skin and destroys skin bacteria and red light stimulates new tissue growth and cellular regeneration. Combined red and blue light is extremely effective in the treatment of acne and blemishes.

Some clients may experience an intense tingling sensation, but this can be minimised by applying CACI Amino-Lift Peptide Complex in combination with the Wrinkle Comb.