Medicube Age-R USSERA Facial Treatment Device – at-Home Skin Care Device for Collagen Stimulation Wrinkle Reduction, and Youthful Complexion – Korean Skin Care

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I see immediate results after use. My face shape has improved and I think it has a lifting effect.

TLDR: This machine was designed to encourage collagen production from the inner layers of the skin by triggering a “healing response”. I am a college student, have combo skin, some PIE/scarring, and rosacea, and purchased it while it was on sale–so far, I have experienced slight plumping in my skin, and my skin has been much more even in tone and glowy. I would highly recommend it for those interested in trying out at-home Korean skincare devices as long as you follow all instructions, but YMMV while using it, especially if your skin is not considered “light to moderate in laxity,” or if you have a condition that makes your skin more sensitive to heat. I will be updating again with more long-term results in a few months. I wasn’t endorsed by Medicube to post this review.I recently purchased the Medicube Age-R USSERA after contemplating buying a Ziip, and feeling it was VERY expensive and out of my personal budget for skincare products. I am a college student, am too poor to afford facials, and turned 24 this year, so I definitely entered the market for a personal skincare device and decided to give Medicube a try; with glowing endorsements from K-Drama actresses and Tati, and a Black Friday sale, it was hard NOT to consider getting it.The USSERA is extremely simple to use, and comes with the charging stand and cable you need to get it powered on. It does not, however, come with the conducive stem cell-based gel that is necessary to put it directly onto your skin without feeling discomfort. I had to purchase that separately for about $30. The gel is meant to be placed directly onto the head of the device, and then the device is placed onto problematic/aging areas you want to treat. I found it to be very hydrating and soothing.According to a blog/review post I discovered by Dr. Anne, Medicube created the USSERA to stimulate collagen production by using radiofrequency to generate heat to penetrate the dermis, similarly to a Thermage trearment, except it’s intended to leave the epidermis/outer layer untouched. I followed Medicube’s explicit instructions to avoid using higher levels of heat when using the device for the first time, treating the same spots on the skin more than once (as this can lead to loss of fat in the face or neck, or irritation/burning, which are not good), and using it for longer periods without letting it cool for 10 minutes in-between. It beeps several times and stops to notify you when the shots of radiofrequency have finished being released into the skin, so you can move onto the next area.After using it, my skin felt much tighter than before, and I felt a slight warmth emanating from it. My skin was slightly red immediately after, and fairly sensitive for several days. It wasn’t painful to use the device at all, save for when I didn’t put enough gel on the head (ouch!).I would not recommend using actives or chemical exfoliants for a while afterwards. I also would not use it as frequently as others online may recommend it, as everyone’s skin is different and YMMV. I am going to take longer gaps in between treatment so that my skin has time to heal properly, as I’ve noticed small amounts of dryness and some peeling. The size of my pores, overall texture, and plumpness of my skin have all definitely improved. The changes are very gradual, but I believe they will get even better over time.It is important to note that while this has been slightly effective for me so far, according to Dr. Anne, ideal candidates for the USSERA may not have been ideal for laser treatments (due to hyperpigmentation/melasma), and appear to be primarily middle-aged, with light to moderate skin laxity. If you are within those categories, this device will probably work more efficiently for you! Once again though, YMMV.I believe this device will be very worth the investment, and will update again when I have been using it for a few mofe months. As of now, I highly recommend it to all considering purchasing it and willing to give it a shot! :)PROS:-Cheaper alternative to other, more expensive at-home skin care devices on the market-Simple and relatively painless to use-Conducive gel is very hydrating, lasts for quite a long time per tube-Rechargeable, comes with stand, and very sleek-Instructions are fairly simple to follow, recommended usage and care schedules can be found online-Can be used alongside your skincare routine (without actives or irritating ingredients for certain periods)CONS:-Can still be quite expensive for others who simply cannot afford fitting a device like this into their skincare budgets–gel can also be pricey-Risk of burning or fat loss in the skin if used incorrectly, or at too high of heat levels-Can cause temporary redness/sensitivity/peeling-Ideal mainly for certain candidates (middle-aged, light-moderate skin laxity, without certain sensitivities to heat from pre-existing conditions like Diabetes)-Need to use consistently and cautiously to see results and long-term benefits-Needs to be used alongside a PROPER skincare routine!