Microderm® 2000

The blood vessels in the skin surface treated with galvanic current dilate and blood flow is stimulated. Oxygen and nutritional supply to the cells improves, as well as the removal of waste materials and skin functions. Owing to the vasodilating effect, the speed of absorption of active ingredients may be multiplied. As a result of these, the iontophoresis device has been pertaining to the “basic devices” for decades. Though the use of iontophoresis has been limited by the appearance of ultrasound, but even today, the iontophoresis devices can be applied the more effectively to take in water-soluble, charged ingredients.

However, the use of galvanic current has various side effects as well: it causes the migration of ions in the cells, which tilts over the normal equilibrium of ions in the cells and alters their charge, beyond that causes a shift of the skin pH value. With the exception of the fact that we use this effect during the deep-cleaning (desincustration), this is to be seen as a non-desirable side effect of the iontophoresis treatment, exceptionally because these changes influence the intake of active ingredients and cause itching.

Another side effect of the use of galvanic current is the stimulation of the nerves responsible for vascular reactions. The blood vessels in treated area dilate, thus skin types prone to reddening (rosacea) must not be treated with galvanic current.

Autopolar®

We have developed a new form of current which keeps the advantages of galvanic current but eliminates its side effects. Therefore the microderm® 2000 throws new light upon the cosmetic treatment done with galvanic current.

The new form of current, the so-called autopolar®, which:

-          is a modified version of direct current, a special type of current controlled by computer

-          restores the original charge of the cells

-          makes iontophoresis more effective

-          prevents reddening of the skin

-          prevent the shift of pH

Iontosoft

During galvanic treatments with traditional instrument, when the contact between the handpiece electrode and skin is interrupted, the client experiences a mild electric shock. This inconvenience is well-known by the beauty salon-goer clients, thus many people are reluctant to treatments done with current. Our own development, the iontosoft patient protection electronics integrated in the microderm® 2000 monitors the contact between the skin and the handpiece, and immediately intervenes if the contact is broken down. When the beautician touches the skin with the electrode again, the device slowly and gradually restores the output to the preset value. Due to these new technical solutions, those clients would come back as well that before have shrunken back from the iontophoresis treatments.