First off, I have to say that when it was suggested I should let someone pass an electric current through my face, I was, understandably I think, somewhat concerned. However, as a red-headed smoker, with years of sun damage, I’m pretty much game for anything that will give my much-abused skin a bit of a boost.
So, off I went to the Mövenpick’s Rimal Spa where I was entrusted to the care of the extremely capable Amitta, who went out of her way to explain every step of the procedure, assuring me that it would not hurt at all. She was right.
Using delicious-smelling Harley Street London products in conjunction with the CACI (Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument) machine and its firming gel, Amitta started with a wide slider gently massaging my chin and jaw area.
She explained that this initial part of the treatment is to awaken the muscles, which we all know begin to get a bit lazy with age. This was followed by short, gentle strokes all over my face and around my eyes with a set of two-pronged wands containing a rich elixir of aloe and soy. Up to this point I had felt nothing other than a gentle pressure – no shocks, no pain, nothing.
Having established that my main areas of concern are my cheeks and upper lip (where I have the dreaded smoker’s pout), Amitta next applied pads which administered a stronger current. If you’ve ever used one of those battery-operated massagers, it feels a bit like that. Weird, rather than painful.
And after a few minutes, she completed my treatment by going back to the rods to administer a strong anti-ageing serum.
I have to say, I had initially been skeptical. But, afterwards, I really could see a difference and I’ll be going back for the recommended course of six to 12 treatments. Line-free Lizzie. Bring it on!
