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I Tried It: The Microcurrent Device Everyone's Obsessed With on Instagram

My experience with NuFace — plus, skin care experts weigh in

by Wendy Rose Gould | COMMENT

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Does NuFace Actually Work? This is the million-dollar question, and the answer is yes, generally, it does work. There are some stipulations to keep in mind, though. First, you have to be diligent about using the device at least five minutes every day. Second, even with consistent usage results are going to be subtle. Some people do report seeing an immediate difference in the skin, which is likely due to a temporary tightening and lifting of the facial muscles. Again, this is very subtle, but it's admittedly nice to see a little improvement.

The straight truth is that you're much more likely to see a noticeable improvement — the kind others would comment kindly on — with an in-office treatment. In that sense, NuFace is more a supplemental tool in your skincare regimen versus a primary method of keeping skin youthful. Both Wagner and Dr. Caren Campbell, a board-certified dermatologist based in San Francisco, agree.

"In my opinion, there are many better ways to help lift and tighten the skin. This is because it can take a long time [to see notable results] compared to stronger electrical current treatments, such as Thermage and Ultherapy," says Dr. Campbell.

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